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First deaf school- Thomas Hopkins
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was the founder of the first-ever special education school. It was the first school for deaf people, the school was a huge success. His son soon became the school's superintendent. This school goes down in history because it is proof that there were ways to educate people with disabilities. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
One of the biggest educational timelines is Brown vs. Board of Education. The Supreme Court stated that it is unconstitutional to have racial segregation in public schools. This changed a lot of things all over. This made it so that everyone had the right to equal education.
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Elementary ans Secondary Act
The Elementary and Secondary Act was put into place in 1965 and was a federal law that provided funding to improve education for students with a disadvantage. It allows these children to have access to a quality education one they deserve. It was enacted by congress and signed by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. -
Rehabilitation Act
The Rehabilitation Act was the first major federal law that protected the rights of people with disabilities. It was signed by President Richard Nixon. This act opened many doors for people with disabilities to work in jobs that they couldn't before. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
The Vocational Rehabilitation Act defines the handicapped person and their appropriate education. It also prohibits discrimination amongst students with disabilities. These rights are protected by Section 504 and the ADA. -
Education for all Handicapped
In 1975 the Education for All Handicapped Act was enacted by Congress. It is for states to protect and meet the needs of handicapped children in education. The landmark was renamed IDEA in 1990. This act ensures students that who are handicapped are provided the education and services that are needed for their individual education needs.
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Education of the Handicapped Act
This act requires states to extend free education to children with disabilities. This is for ages 3 to 5. It also allows early intervention programs for infants. This is for ages birth to 2. -
ADA
ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was established to stop and prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. This goes for employment, education, transportation, etc.. This act helped many Americans because it is not only for physical disabilities but also for mental. -
No child left behind
No Child Left Behind Act was put into place to make sure that every child no matter their differences had a fair chance to gain a higher education. It also makes sure that there are standards and testing children have to follow to record if they are meeting the standard. It holds the schools accountable if a large number of their children are not reaching standards.
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IDEIA
IDEIA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. This act allows districts to use a response-to-intervention model to determine if a child needs a special learning disability. This is great for schools because it can narrow down who needs help and how they can help.