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First Special Education School in the US
In 1817 the first special education school was opened in the United States. The school was called The American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb. The school is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The name of the school has since been changed to The American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf. -
Brown Vs Board of Education
Brown Vs Board of Education was a Supreme Court case that ended the seperation and segregation between black and white children in public schools. This Supreme Court case also opened up many doors for special education students, brining to light that "separate but equal education" is not equal for all students including those of special education.
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PARC Vs Commonwealth of PA
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) Vs Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was a case where the PARC sued the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in regards to the exclusion of children with mental retardation from public schools. The conclusion of this case was that no child with such disability was going to be denied access to a public education.
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Mills Vs Board of Eduction DC
Mills Vs Board of Education DC is a case where handicapped children were being segregated from public schools. The case consisted of 8 students who were left out from attending public school because of their disability. These 8 students were representing countless of students who were also not allowed to attend public school due to their disability. -
Bureau of the Edu Handicapped
The Bureau of the Education of the Handicapped (which is now known as The Office of Special Education Program) was to insure that changes, development and progress were being made for children with special needs. This was one of the first steps to ensure that children of special needs were getting the attention and help they deserve. -
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
The Education for all Handicapped Children Act was created by congress in 1975. This act ensured and made mandatory that all public schools must provide children with disabilities the same education as the rest of its students. It provided safety and assurance that all students regardless of special needs or disability would receive the same equal education. -
Honig Vs Doe
Honig Vs Doe is a Supreme Court case in which changed, helped and supported students with behavioral and emotional disorders. This case backed up students who have these disorders and ensured that they would not get suspended or expelled from school just because of a behavior or emotional disorder. This case protects students with these disorders. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Act provides security for students with disabilities or special education and ensures they are receiving the resources necessary in school. The act also highlights different classifications for students who many need special education so they are able to receive those services. -
Cedar Rapids Vs Garret F
A person named Garret was severely injured, his injuries resulted in him being paralyzed and required assistance in school. The court ruled that this students had to have professional medical help throughout the school day at no extra cost. This opened up a door for many handicapped students ensuring they are receiving a great education regardless of their disability. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was an act to hold schools accountable for the way their students perform in the classroom. The act was signed by former President George Bush. This Act is what brought upon Standardized testing and ensured that students were tested from grades 3-12 in the subjects of Reading and Math.