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Mills v. D. C. Board of Education
“The Mills case was a class action suit successfully brought on behalf of seven children with different types of disabilities who were denied admission to schools and provided no alternative means of receiving education.” (Wood, 2006, pg. 7)
Wood, J. W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction. (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. -
Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)
“Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability.” ("Your rights under," 2006) This law gives individuals with disabilities the right to receive programs benefits and services. (2006). Your rights under section 504 of the rehabilitation act. Office for civil rights, Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdf -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
“The EAHCA mandated that children with disabilities have access to public schools, and provided several safeguards and minimum standards for their participation.” (Wood, 2006, pg. 8) Purposes are to develop an IEP for students eligible for special ed. and to make sure all children with disabilities will be educated in a LRE. Wood, J. W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction. (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pears -
Public Law 99-457
The amendments required the development of a comprehensive system of early intervention for infants. The law “clarified that parents and students have rights under both EAHCA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973.” (Wood, 2006, pg. 10)
Wood, J. W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction. (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA “mandated transition services for special education students beginning at least by age 16”. This law expanded the eligibility categories to include autism and traumatic brain injuries as well as defining assistive technology devices and services. This law also “strengthened LRE requirements.” (Wood, 2006, pg. 10)
Wood, J. W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction. (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA created civil rights law protections for people with disabilities that would be permanent, wouldn't be able to be reversed or weakened, and would prohibit all discrimination. "ADA requires that services be delivered to individuals with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the individual.” (Wood, 2006, pg. 19)Wood, J. W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction. (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pears -
Public Law 105-17 (IDEA Amendments)
IEP's must include present levels of performance, measurable goals, statement of services, and statement of accommodations; a teacher must be involved in IEP; students will participate in State assessment tests; and address eligibility for ADHD under Other Health Impairments. Under this law, LRE was redefined to include “access to general curriculum”. (Wood, 2006, pg. 10) Wood, J. W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction. (5th ed.). Upper Sadd -
No Child Left Behind Act
NCLB "included new requirements for states to develop standards for grades 3 through 8 and high school in key academic areas- reading/language arts, science, and mathematics- and implement annual assessments related to those standards.” (Wood, 2006, pg. 19)
Wood, J. W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction. (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004
IDEA 2004 was established to make sure all children with disabilities have access to FAPE with the assistance of services that help meet their individual needs. “Many schools have begun to implement Response to Intervention (RTI) as a method of meeting new requirements set by IDEA 2004.” ("Idea 2004," 2012)
Idea 2004. (2012, August 31). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDEA_2004
