History of Special Education

By kaseyraystokes

  • Council for Exceptional Children founded

    Council for Exceptional Children founded

  • Department of Special Education

    Department of Special Education
    was established in the U. S. office of Education

  • Orton Dyslexia Society founded

    Orton Dyslexia Society founded

  • Parent Groups Organized

    Parent Groups Organized
    to provide support, information, and structure for obtaining resources

  • Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)

    Ruled that segregation of races in public schools is illegal (separate but equal is not equal).

  • Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD)

    Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD)
    held its first conference in Chicago

  • Special Olympics founded

    Special Olympics founded

  • Children with Specific Learning Disabilities Act

    is included in Public Law 91-230 (Title VI, Part G)

  • PARC v. Commonwealth of PA

    every child in state guaranteed free public education; parents given due process before change in plan.

  • Larry B. v. Riles (CA)

    IQ cannot be used as sole basis for placing children in special education

  • Rehabilitation Act

    prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies. Section 504 protects students who do not qualify for services under IDEA, but still have a disability.

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    PL-94-142 - ensured that all children and youths with disabilities have a right to free, appropriate, public education.

  • Board of Education v. Rowley

    Only special education case to reach federal supreme court. Ruled that child with hearing impairment did not need an interpreter because she was benefiting from her education. Districts must provide appropriate education - not best education.

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Amendment to PL-94-142

  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Ensures the right to nondiscriminatory treatment in other aspects of life - a civil rights law.

  • Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.

    Supreme Court ruled that public schools must provide a wide array of medical care for children with disabilities attending classes.

  • No Child Left Behind

    Students with mild disabilities must pass all state assessments and be taught state standards.

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

    Amendment to PL-94-142 - concept of "response to intervention" introduced into eligibility of students with learning disabilities.