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The Eugenics Movement in the U.S.
Rooted in the biological determinist ideas of Sir Francis Galton, this movement aimed at breeding 'better' humans from Virginia to California. It lead up to more than 60,000 sterilizations by the 1960's. -
Buck vs. Bell
This case forced sterilizations to be legal nationwide. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
This was a civil rights case in which negro students fought for the right to be given the option to attend any school regardless of race. Special education follows in these footsteps because the 14th amendment states that person born and raised in the U.S is a citizen, therefore should be amitted to any school. -
Early Federal Involvement
President Lyndon B. Johnson enacted The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. He believed that for a child to have a productive life they need the ability to have equal access to all education. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act ensured access to public education for students with disabilities. -
Board of Education vs. Rowley
This case is the most significant court case based upon learning disabilities. The court ruled that all schools are required to accomidate all students regardless of learning abilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
This act prohibited discrimmination againist people with disabilities in transportation, employment, public accommodations, communications, and government activities. -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendment
The goal of IDEA was to move forward in providing special education and improve and increase educational achievements of students with disabilities. -
The IDEA Act of 2004
The focus of this revision was to increase the academic achievement of students in special eduction. Also, they wanted to focus on writing measureable goals and actually acheiving them. -
Future of Special Education
Teachers will pay more attention to students with disabilities and they will no longer need to be accompanied with aids. This will make all students feel more equal. -
Future of Special Education
All teacher will need to achieve at least a minor in special education when earning their degree. This way all teacher will know the kind of care and extra attention that may be needed when teaching a student with a disability.
