Abstract: The present study was conducted to examine parental expectations and academic achievement in relation to the education of children with special needs. Parental expectations refer to parents’ aspirations regarding their children’s educational outcomes, while academic achievement indicates the extent to which students attain their learning goals. Children with special needs require additional support for their overall development. The study aimed to examine the parental expectations of male and female parents and to assess the academic achievement of male and female children with special needs. The descriptive survey method was employed. The population comprised children with special needs in the Malda District of West Bengal. A sample of thirty children, including physically and visually impaired students, was selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through interview schedules prepared and standardized by the researchers. The data were analyzed to examine differences in parental expectations and academic achievement based on gender. The findings revealed no significant difference in parental expectations between male and female parents and no significant difference in academic achievement between male and female children with special needs. Overall, the study indicates the absence of gender-based disparities in both variables.

Keywords: Parental Expectation, Academic Achievement, Children with Special Needs.

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2026.13419