History of Special Education and Inclusive Education

By emilyxsalazar

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education
    The groundbreaking Supreme Court decision declared that segregated educational facilities for black and white children were always unequal, resulting in school desegregation across the United States and opening up new opportunities for students with disabilities.

  • Mills v. Board of Education

    Mills v. Board of Education
    This class-action lawsuit emphasized the importance of equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities in Pennsylvania and helped establish the right to a public education for all students, regardless of disability.

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act
    This federal statute gave every child with disabilities access to a free and satisfactory public education. In 1990, it was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which has been reinstated multiple times since then.
    https://youtu.be/G4Xzvafi-Pg?si=dpbrPtWh1BWb4lce

  • Armstrong v. Kline

    Armstrong v. Kline
    This Supreme Court case affirmed students with disabilities have access to an adequate education, regardless of their socioeconomic background or location.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Americans with Disabilities Act
    This important civil rights legislation prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in every aspect of public life, including education. It promoted equal access to educational institutions for students with impairments.

  • Olmstead v. L.C.

    Olmstead v. L.C.
    The Supreme Court determined that people with disabilities have the right to access support in the most inclusive environment.

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    This federal law seeks to promote academic achievement for all children, including those with disabilities, by holding schools accountable for student success while also giving additional resources and assistance to students who are struggling.

  • Response to Intervention (RTI)

    Response to Intervention (RTI)

  • IDEA

    IDEA
    This IDEA reauthorization aimed to improve results for children with disabilities by ensuring high-quality special education programs and supports.
    https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Web%20Site/education_fact_sheets/2011/documents/2010-11%20Individuals%20with%20Disabilities%20Education%20Act%20(IDEA).3.pdf

  • Every Student Succeeds Act

    Every Student Succeeds Act
    This federal law replaced No Child Left Behind and attempted to provide states more control over how they assess and improve educational outcomes for all children, including those with disabilities.