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History of Special Education and Inclusive Education

By MDarlene

  • The American Association of Instructors of the Blind

    The American Association of Instructors of the Blind
    The American Association of Instructors of the Blind (AAIB) was the first organization of professionals for the blinds. In 1984, the American Association of Instructors of the Blind (AAIB) and American Association of Workers were combined and became the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Which is a professional organization providing services to those with vision loss.

  • First School of Special Ed

    First School of Special Ed
    In 1817, the first school of special education was established by Gallaudet in the United States, named the American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb. It was located in Hartford, Connecticut. The term “dumb” was referred to students who were “unable to speak.” Since then, they changed the name of the school to the American School of Deaf. https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/issues/asylum-deaf-dumb/

  • CEC

    CEC
    The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) was created in 1922 by a group of students who were taking part of a meeting to explore methods to help students with disabilities. The main focus was to “Unite those interested in educational problems “of special children, to emphasize the education of “special children” rather than his/her identification, and to establish professional standards for teachers in the field of special education.” CEC had about 400 members by their 4th meeting.

  • Brown V. Board of Education

    Brown V. Board of Education
    Brown V. Board of Education Topeka was ruled by the US Supreme Court that the racial segregation of children in public schools as being unconstitutional. Although, Warren ordered the local school authorities to take the proper measures to integrate public school in the jurisdiction, it was a long road for discrimination to end. This was viewed as beginning of a social revolution.

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act
    President Lydon B. Johnson signed the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This act was set for students to have equal opportunities for learning. Since the act was signed, revisions are made every five years. https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/

  • Section 504

    Section 504
    Rehabilitation Act Section 504 was the first civil rights implemented to ensure there would be no discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities have every right to be included in any Federal financed programs and activities. Title II forbids discrimination on the basic of disability by state and local governments. (https://youtu.be/pxx6rQqIjpY)

  • Education for all Handicapped Children Act

    Education for all Handicapped Children Act
    The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) also known as, Public Law 94-142 is a federal law established in 1975. This law was implemented to ensure all public schools to have accommodation educational services for children with disabilities ages 3-21. This includes providing free education and less restrictive environmental and supplemental services.

  • National Center for Learning Disabilities

    National Center for Learning Disabilities
    This foundation was established by Carrie and Pete Rozelle in the year 1977. Its mission was to offer leadership, public awareness and grants to aid research and new practices in learning disabilities. Later in 1989, the foundation evolved into a nonprofit as well as widening its mission and range of work.

  • The American with Disabilities Act

    The American with Disabilities Act
    The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by George W. Bush in 1990. This law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public life areas. This includes jobs, schools, transportation and all public/private areas that are open to general public. The reason for this law is to ensure all people with disabilities encounter the same rights as everyone else.

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) was signed on Jan 8, 2002 by President George W. Bush. This served as an update for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The new act makes sure that states and schools are providing the proper education in groups of students, such as English language learners, poor/minority children and students in special education. By the NCLB law the states need to tests students in reading and math, grades 3-8 and in high school.