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1950- Special education reemerged
During the 1950s equal education was recognized. Special education classrooms began growing. More children with severe disabilities were placed in institutions. There were legislative provisions established for research for children in education with a disability. The biggest event in education was in the 1950s Brown v. The Board of Education. It was ruled that rights & opportunity to education is assessable to all equal.
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1971- PARC
Pennsylvanania Association of Retarted Children (PARC) v. Common Wealth of Pennsylvania-
During this time special education for children with intellectual disabilities was guaranteed. 1975- Education for all handicapped children (EHA) was enforced & received free education. It was very significant and it improved the lives of students in the history of special education. -
1982- Hendrix Hudson Central School v Rowley
Board of Education of Hendrix Hudson Central School v Rowley- Clarified the definition of FAPE. FAPE means free and appropriate public education. Every student is entitled to an education that is based upon the child’s unique needs. Parents should not pay, no matter what. -
1988- Honig v Doe
Honig v Doe- Schools cannot expel students for behaviors related to their disability. This event was argued that the child was being denied by his right to a public education. The district violated the EAHCA’s stay put provision and it guaranteed eligibility for handicapped children. VIDEO- https://study.com/academy/lesson/honig-v-doe-summary-significance.html -
1990-IDEA, ADA
IDEA, ADA- During this time, individuals with disabilities act replaces EAHCA and expands special education services and provisions including autism, traumatic brain injury and provides bilingual education. IDEA requires that schools provide special education services to eligible students in outline (IEP) IDEA requires every state to issue regulations that guide the implementation of the federal law with the state. ADA prohibits discrimination and overlaps with other laws. -
1997-IDEA
IDEA was reauthorized and three significant changes happened. Consultation- local education agencies required to consult with private schools. No individual entitlement to services- school districts must provide student with a disability residing opportunity for equal participation in the special education program. Service plan- any parentally placed private school with disability must have a service plan. -
2000-2001-NCLB
NCLB- No child left behind increased accountability and flexibility in use of federal funds. Offered schools choice options, implements, and early reading interventions. It is helpful in two ways, moving your child to a better school and receive free tutoring. Or, the school could qualify for grants to use towards teachers. -
2007-Winkelman v Parma City School District
Winkelman v Parma City School District- Parents may pursue IDEA claims on their behalf, independent of their child’s rights. The Winkelmans have a disabled son, Jacob, who, under the IDEA, is entitled to a “free appropriate public education” and an individualized education program. Winkelmans sought administrative review and after losing at the administrative level and exhausting their administrative remedies, filed suit in federal district court on their own and their son’s behalf. -
2010-RIGA
RIGA- International Conference on Inclusive Education This conference was intended for all those who believe that children and youth with special education needs deserve all possible support to develop their potential and become equal members of society. Those who want to learn about interesting innovations and best practices for making the world a more inclusive place for every child, as well as to contribute their own experiences. -
2014-2016
A Department of Education report, titled the Condition of Education 2018, states the number of students aged 3 to 21 receiving special education services increased from 6.6 million to 6.7 million from the 2014-2015 school year to the 2015-2016 school year. Among those, 34 percent had specific learning disabilities, of which 20 percent had speech or language impairments and 14 percent had other health impairments.
