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First School of Special Education
"Special Education" as it's name reads is a distinct branch of education. In 1817 the first special education school in america was called the American Asylum for the education and instruction of the deaf and dumb. This institution was established in Hartford, Connecticut by Gallaudet. -
Council for Exceptional Children
The council for exceptional children also known as the (CEC) is the world's leading organization of aspiring and very well established special education professionals providing service to those with disabilities in need. It supports relative administrative policies and gives supportive professional development to educators and other involved in the lives of children. The council also helped pass the Education For all Handicapped Children in 1975 and has help improve policies in the early 2000s. -
The Arc
The Arc is a leading non profit organization founded by parents of people with developmental disabilities in 1950. It serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their mission is to promote and protect people with the disabilities as well as support their inclusion and participation in the community. -
Public Law 89-10
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act also known as public law 89-10 was passed in regards to a title one program with intentions to develop academic programs and curricular materials. It was curated to focus on students with disabilities and in lesser developed economies. All together it cost a grand total of $1.33 billion to go towards elementary schools and secondary education. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (VRA)
This act was passed and now has in order a powerful law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities so therefore it is a civil rights law. Section 504 of this act protects students with disabilities from discrimination in public schools throughout the U.S. The affirmative action programs were established in Title V section 501, 502, 503, & 504. -
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
Children with disabilities and IEP's at ages 5-18 were granted free and appropriate education. This act also required all public schools collecting funds to equally provide access to education as well as one free meal a day. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) was renamed as Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1990 for the improvement of special and inclusive education. -
Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
This foundation is a tax-exempt public charity dedicated to providing funds for research and education for children with learning disabilities. It also provides distinctive public awareness programs to advance public understanding of the needs of persons with disabilities. These programs increase support skills of their family, support academic and professional advisors and enhance the understanding of learning disabilities. https://ldaamerica.org/about-us/ld-foundation/ -
No Child Left Behind Act
States are required to test reading and math in grades 3-8 and once in high school. All students are expected to meet or exceed state standards in reading and in math by 2014. The accountability is to ensure those students who are disadvantaged, and achieve academic accountability. -
Hope Technology School
HTS is an award-winning and highly sought-after inclusive school in Palo Alto, CA. The school’s inclusive education philosophy has been highly successful and received international acclaim. Teachers and staff at HTS work hard to help every student reach their full potential, which attracts typical students and students with special needs. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a four-part piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with free appropriate public education (fape) that tends to their needs. Under idea you have a say in the decisions the school makes about your child. There are procedural safeguards and throughout every point in the process are you provided with legal rights and protection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMndYNEGFA
