Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo known at its inception as Federal Advanced Teachers College for special education was established on 5^th October, 1977.  The founding principal.  Mr. C.C. Azodor, was replaced soon after the opening by an Acting Principal Mr. G.O. Talabi, who administered the college from 1978-1980.  Later in 1980, Dr. O.I. Onwuegbu became the first Provost until 31^st May, 1987.

Professor C.A. Bakare was appointed as the Provost on 1^st June 1987 under the dispensation of Presidential appointment of Provosts for all Federal Colleges of Education.  In 1994 Dr. T.C. Obani became the Acting Provost till February 1996.  Professor Taoheed A. Adedoja was appointed as the substantive Provost of the College on 8^th February, 1996 by the Federal Government.