A self-contained special education classroom is a classroom where students with significant disabilities receive all of their instruction from a single special education teacher. These students typically have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) outlining their specific needs and learning goals, and the classroom is designed to address those needs with specialized materials, equipment, and teaching strategies. They are generally separated from the general education population for most or all of the school day. This contrasts with inclusion models where special education students are integrated into general education classrooms for part or all of the day.