Special ed

History of Special Education

By kburton
  • May 18, 1400

    John Calvin and Martin Luther

    John Calvin and Martin Luther
    During the 1400-1500's, John Calvin and Martin Luther believed people with disabilities were possessed by the devil.
  • Period: May 18, 1400 to

    The History of Special Education

  • Virginia establishes the first hospital solely for the treatment of "idiots, lunatics and other people of unsound mind."

    Virginia establishes the first hospital solely for the treatment of "idiots, lunatics and other people of unsound mind."
    [Virginia Hospital](disabilityhistoryweek.org/pages/timeline/)

  • Massachusettes School for Idiotic and Feeble Minded Youth

    Massachusettes School for Idiotic and Feeble Minded Youth
    School for Idiotic and Feeble Minded Youth

  • The first special education class in the United States was in Rhode Island

    The first special education class in the United States was in Rhode Island
    Rhode Island

  • The first IQ test to identify "slow or retarded" people was developed at this time

    The first IQ test to identify "slow or retarded" people was developed at this time

  • Rise in special education classes

    Rise in special education classes
    Around 1923, there were approximately 34,000 studentes enrolled in special education classes.

  • Center for Independent Living

    Center for Independent Living
    In 1972, the first Center for Independent Living was made.

  • In 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was developed

    In 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was developed
    IDEA