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The case that started the journey
Brown v. the Board of Education.
This case examines the inequality surrounding separate learning. Equality in a learning environment goes beyond providing material to learn. Brown v. Board of Education explores how equity in a classroom is needed to provide an equal opportunity for educational growth. -
Brown v. the Board of Education
The state of Kansas ruled that racial segregation of public schools is a direct violation of the 14th Amendment to the constitution. In short a person can not be denied access to a public education because of the color of their skin. The ruling of this case opened the door to begin to set standards for a not only eqaul but equitable learning environment. -
Brown v. the Board of Education and learners with exceptionalities
The ruling of this case laid the ground work for the 1975 federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Brown v. the Board of Education ensures that all children have access to a free and appropriate public education. -
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Originally the Education of Handicapped Children Act the IDEA is a law set in place to support special education programs for children with disabilities. This law was passed in 1975 amended in1990, 1997, and 2004. The Act ensures that children with disabilities gain the appropriate assistance for their individual needs. The IDEA is set in place to protect learners. -
Educational Benefit
This case supports exceptional learners because it breaks down the meaning of providing learners with an "appropriate" public education. As access to the learning environment is beneficial there must be support provided that will produce the best educational outcome for the learner. -
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Board of Education v. Rowley
In this case the supreme court requires that schools provide a meaningful and appropriate learning environment. The stance for this case establishes that just because the classroom allows access does not mean that it provides support. -
The ruling
The courts ruled in favor of Rowley, in that, although she was permitted access to the learning environment she was not receiving appropriate assistance. The court's ruling in this case prompted that each child's direct needs be considered when determining what is beneficial to the learner. -
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This legislative act does not allow discrimination against people with disabilities in multiple environments such as employment, transportation, or public spaces. This law supports students with exceptionalities because it ensures that they are provided an equal opportunity. -
The benefits of Timothy W.
As a result of this case Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) adopted the "zero-reject" policy. What this means is that the determining factor for who should be eligible for special needs services is not strictly outlined in EAHCA "capacity to benefit". -
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Timothy W. v Rochester, New Hampshire, School District
This case examines when a learner would not benefit from special education services. In this case it was argued that a severely handicapped student would not benefit from the available service in the learning environment so the school board refused to provide those services. The family challenged that argument. -
Timothy deserves a chance
The First Circuit Court determined that just because someone may seem as if they will not benefit from an education does not mean they cannot be provided one. The court determined that learners with a severe disabilities should actually take precedents when receiving special education services.