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American School for the Deaf
Marked as the beginning for Special Education in the Americas the first school for the deaf opened its doors as early as 1817. The school was named the American School for the Deaf and it paved the road for disabled youth of America as education for physical handicaps had been severely lacking. This had become the foundation for future school and instruction for those with physical and mental impediments. -
California School for the Blind
A group of women had created the first school for the blind and deaf in California. As enrollment increased the women that had taken leadership of the school over the years fought for expansion and funding for the institution on a state-supported level as finding the perfect spot for the children became necessary to teach the conventional lines as well as vocational studies for the students in attendance. -
Brown v. Board of Education
U.S. Supreme Court case that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. Overturning the decision established in the 1896 case Plessy v. Ferguson that had formatted the separate but equal mindset that helped segregation radiate through the country. Brown v. The Board of Education had been a large step that helped the desegregation and civil rights movement in the next coming years. -
ESEA of 1965
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 was created to give equal access to education in America. By providing federal funds the act is aimed directly at schools and children from impoverished families and areas. Congress hoped that this would allow states to improve the opportunities and resources for education for the disadvantaged youth of America. Still in existence today by the name Every Student Succeeds Act where some areas have been amended and reauthorized. -
HCEEA Act of 1968
Drawn into law for early childhood disabled youth to be provided different procedures/methods to develop successful assistance in preschool aged handicap children. The law has created different model programs to help sheep and mold the children into future, contributing and productive members of their communities. The law is also able to provide communities with information, and guidance on how to further develop their preschool programs for handicapped children. -
PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) sued Pennsylvania for a law that allowed public schools to deny free education to children who were labeled with mental retardation. PARC had argued that the state was preventing due process and denied the rights of mentally disabled children of their educational laws and had no right to deny them an education based on a disability. The State later agreed to provide a free public education for children with mental retardation. -
NCLD Program
The National Center for Learning Disabilities works to ensure that Americas' children, and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work, and life. The NCLD improves the lives of people with learning disabilities by bringing attention to the solutions for parents, children and educators through inclusive experiences. Research and data from the NCLD operates to better every state and local government to improve their approach to special education. -
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990
A law created that doesn’t allow the discrimination of people with disabilities. The act precludes discrimination in all areas including employment, state or local service programs, transportation and communication. Further protections and information gets updated on the site ADA that explores civil rights for people with disabilities. -
IDEA 1990
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was a law that requires a free, appropriate public education to children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education to the children. Modern amendments help states and local communities provide early intervention, special education, and services to eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. IDEA Youtube Link -
No Child Left Behind Reform 2001
The Act was enacted as a way to expand federal role in public education through emphasizing annual testing, academic progress and teacher qualifications. Reforms to the Act for funding and testing were made to improve academic achievement for all students, mostly targeted to disadvantaged students. The State believed that by increasing mandated annual testing they would be able to increase accountability and transparency in schools.