EEX3070 - Christal Cintado - Module 1: History of Special Education and Inclusive Education Timetoast Timeline
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The American School for the Deaf
https://www.asd-1817.org
This was the first school for the deaf that was established in the US. They specialize in education programs that serve deaf/hard of hearing individuals from birth to adulthood. Both day school and boarding school are offered to give individuals from around the world a chance at attending. The website that I linked is the actual website to the school where you can find information on enrollment, programs, news, parental details, etc. -
Perkins School for the Blind
Based out of Massachusetts, this was the first school for the blind in the United States. This school is named after Thomas Perkins, who began losing his sight around the same time that this institute was created. This school manufacturers its own brailler, which is used to print books for the blind. Today, they can provide resources for families with blind or visually impaired children. -
Department of Special Education
The National Education Association created the Department of Special Education. Although it took years to get to where it is now, the Department of Special Education specializes in providing students with education taking into consideration their individual differences, disabilities, etc. Before the Department of Special Education was established, not many laws were in place for Special Education. -
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The primary focus of this council is to support the rights of students with disabilities. Special educators rely on this council to provide resources and information that assist their daily plans. This council has local facilities all around the United States. They also have groups for students that are made available in several colleges and universities. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown V. Board
This Supreme Court case was about racial segregation. It led to the deprivation of the equal protection of the laws in place at the time. This paved the way for all children to be given the right to receive equal educational opportunities, no matter what the characteristics are. The article that I linked provides further details and a video that explains this case. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
This federal law provides funds towards primary and secondary education. It focused primarily on individuals/families who lived in poverty and provided them with access to high quality education. This act established many things such as the very well-known ability for schools to provide qualified children with free or reduced lunches. A very important part of this act was the grant program that paved the way in improving programs for students with disabilities. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 states that no person with a disability can be excluded from participating, benefiting, or be subject to discrimination of any program/activity that receives financial assistance from the federal government and supports the idea of individuals with disabilities being placed in general education classrooms. A 504 plan is established to assist the students who are protected by this act to further guide and plan their accommodations, services, education, as needed by their disabilities. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)
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This act was known as the “mainstreaming law” as it recognizes that children with disabilities should be taught in environments that are referred to as the least restrictive environment and should be assigned to classrooms that include non-disabled students. An IEP is required for each student that includes specific information pertaining to the student. The video linked breaks this act down into further detail and includes graphics. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
This act was previously known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). The goal of this change was to give children with disabilities the same opportunity in education as those non-disabled students. This act focuses more on the individuals themselves versus the overall disabilities that they may have and helps students with disabilities prepare for their future as far as transitioning. The IDEA is still composed of several components that include the IEP, FAPE, LRE, etc. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
This federal law appointed schools to practice a standards-based education reform where setting high standards and establishing goals could potentially improve the overall outcome of an individual’s education. The goal of this law is to hold schools accountable for the educational outcomes of the students. Standardized tests were put into play nationwide to be able to reach such goal. This act ensured that all children, whether disable or not, were receiving equal educational opportunities.