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1st American School for Deaf is established
The American School for the Deaf is the oldest permanent school for the deaf in the United States. It was founded April 15, 1817, in West Hartford, Connecticut, by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, Dr. Mason Cogswell, and Laurent Clerc and became a state-supported school later that year. -
American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities is formed
The AAIDD is the oldest professional association concerned with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AAIDD advocates for the equality, dignity, and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and for their full inclusion and participation in society. http://www.aaidd.org -
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with disabilities. The International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children was organized by a group of administrators and supervisors attending the summer session at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Today, The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of exceptional children. -
Autism is introduced by Dr. Leo Kanner at John Hopkins
Autism was first identified as a specific disorder in 1943 by child psychiatrist Dr. Leo Kanner. Based on a study of 11 children, Dr. Kanner published the first description of what he called “autistic disturbances of affective contact.” Kanner describes each child's preoccupation with objects, monotonous repetitions, insistence on consistency, and deficiencies of language, among other behaviors. -
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
The separation of race in education was ordained as unconstitutional because it did not give all children the right to an equal opportunity of learning. Brown v. Board ended “separate but equal” by ruling to desegregate black and white schools. -
The Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is the nation’s national education law and shows a longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. ESEA addressed the inequality of education for underprivileged children by providing resources that would guarantee all children access to an equal and quality education. The act funds primary and secondary schooling to support educational programs and instructional materials. -
P.A.R.C. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania must give children with intellectual disabilities, ages 6-21, a free public education no matter the degree of their disability or impairment. Parents were granted the right to partake in the educational decisions that affect their children’s learning. -
Mills v. Board of Education
Mills extended the decision of P.A.R.C in that public education must include all students with disabilities regardless of their functional level. Students must be given a constructive education with specialized instruction. Parents also had the right to be notified of pending evaluations, classroom placements, suspensions, and termination of special services -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. Section 504 forbids organizations and employees from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
This landmark legislation ensures, among other provisions, a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities Also known as Public Law 94-142, the act guaranteed children with disabilities a free, public education in every state nation-wide. The mission of the law was to improve access to education for children with disabilities. Local educational agencies are held accountable to provide appropriate educational services for all handicapped children. -
Americans with Disabilites Act (PL 101-336)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities from discrimination based on race, sex, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Equal opportunity is provided in all areas including: employment, public accommodations, transportation, government services, and telecommunication. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Education for all Handicapped Children’s Act became the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. President Clinton reauthorized IDEA with several key amendments that emphasized providing all students with access to the same curriculum. IDEA also emphasized the use of individual education plans, or IEPs, for all special education students. IDEA also initiated the use of individualized transition plans, or ITPs, to best prepare students for success in their adult lives. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) was a U.S. Act of Congress that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The purpose of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
Congress amended IDEA by calling for early intervention for students, greater accountability and improved educational outcomes, and raised the standards for instructors who teach special education. classes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMndYNEGFA -
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law in December 2015, amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and replacing No Child Left Behind provisions. The Every Student Succeeds Act also sets new mandates on expectations and requirements for students with disabilities. Most students with disabilities will be required to take the same assessments and will be held to the same standards as other students.
