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First Special Education School
The first school was named "American School for the Deaf". This institution was established by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet in Connecticut.The students that attended this school received teachings in Biblical studies, math, reading, writing, geography, and history. -
The Council for Exceptional Children
Organized by a group of administrators and supervisors attending the summer session at Teachers College, Columbia University. Elizabeth E. Farrell was the Founder and first President. It's purpose was to establish high expectations for implementing evidence-based instructional approaches that address the unique learning needs of exceptional children. -
Department of Public Welfare v Haas
In this ruling, it was decided that states had the requirement to provide free schooling for students. But it was decided that not all students were eligible, that included those who were "feeble-minded, mentally deficient, or with limited intelligence". This was a step backwards for special education since they were being denied access to certain school, and then denied free schooling. -
(ESEA) Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act represented a commitment for equal access to quality education. It stated that funds were authorized for professional development, instructional materials, resources to support educational programs, and parental involvement. Title III mandated educational programming, and it provided for special education and related services in isolated or rural areas
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Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act
It was the first time in history that Congress approved and action exclusively for special education. It was a model program to s designed to develop and demonstrate effective approaches in
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(EHA)The Education of All Handicapped Children Act
This law required free, appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment. Public schools were required to evaluate children with disabilities and create an educational plan with parent input. Later on IDEA came to replace this and improvements were added. -
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Public charity established in 1979, dedicated to provide funds for research and education and the promotion of public awareness of both children and adults with learning disabilities. Its purpose is to give support for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. Its goal is to respond to unmet needs in the field of learning disabilities -
(IDEA) Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
Passed in 1990, 1997 and again in 2004, to ensure equal access to education. Its purpose is to ensure that all children with a disability receive special education and related services to address their individual needs. This federal legislation is designed to ensure that children with disabilities be granted a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
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Greer vs. Rome City School District
This case was about parents who objected against placing her daughter in a self contained classroom. The court decided in their favor. The court said "Before the school district may conclude that a handicapped child should be educated outside of the regular classroom it must consider whether supplemental aids and services would permit satisfactory education in the regular classroom.” -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
This act was the ESEA being reauthorized. The Act required states to develop assessments, to receive federal school funding, states had to give these assessments to all students at select grade levels. It is required to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in test scores.
