Special education has a special place in my heart -- I believe everyone deserves a chance to reach their full potential.
I think its very important that every child have interventions designed to help all kids achieve a higher level of personal autonomy and success in school and in life.
Do the schools in your area have good special ed programs?
I think it is ok. Its also called aided education, or exceptional ed, and it addresses their individual needs pretty well.
I would assume that's a bit of a rebranding, the different name. And YES to individualized/personalized attention! 
State governments set overall standards in education in K thru 12 public schools anyway.