History of Special Education

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  • First hospital for people with mental disabilities is in Virginia

    First hospital for people with mental disabilities is in Virginia

  • Galludet College is established in Washington, D.C.

    Galludet College is established in Washington, D.C.

  • First special education class

    First special education class
    This was the first special class in the United States

  • Dr. Alfred Binet develops IQ test

    Dr. Alfred Binet develops IQ test
    This test was developed to identify children who were strugling or "slow."

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Act

    Vocational Rehabilitation Act
    This act was passed in response to soldiers from World War 1 that had disabilities

  • Principal of normalization

    Principal of normalization
    President John F. Kennedy recognized that people suffereing with mental disabilities was of national importance/significance

  • Education of All Handicapped Children Act

    Education of All Handicapped Children Act
    Act is passed in 1975 (PL 94-142)

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  • No Child Left Behind

    No Child Left Behind