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History of Education
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American Asylum for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb
In 1817, Rev. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet becomes principal of the American Asylum for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, the first residential school in the U.S. Specifically in Hartford, Ct. Only a total of seven students were enrolled the first year of school. Dumb meant mute in the 1800s. The school provided instruction in math, reading, writing, geography, history, and the bible. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. This landmark decision highlights the U.S. Supreme Courts role in affecting changes in national and social policy. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act 1965
Provided funds to states and local districts for forming programs for economically disadvantaged and handicapped. The first Federal grant program specifically for children and youth with disabilities. This website gives more information about the act and amendments: https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/ -
The Learning Disability Act
This act classified learning disabilities and made available funds for state-level programs for learning disabilities. During this time, these learning disabilities were being more brought up to teachers and people all over the world. They were able to start classifying students with what they had. This video helps explain what a learning disability is and how it is classified:
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Education for All Handicapped Children Act Amendments
This act was enacted by the United States Congress in 1975. This act required all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education and one free meal a day for children with physical and mental disabilities. Made available free and appropriate public education, including requirements for individual education programs, protection of rights for the students and parents, and nondiscriminatory assessments. -
National Education Association establishes a section for teachers of children with disabilities
In 1897 the National Education Association establishes a section for teachers of children with disabilities.The NEA hard-pressed the National Department of Education to help fund the curricula to decrease illiteracy. Which helped prepare teachers and make educational opportunities available to all children.
This link shows that today we are still in need for more help in spc ed.
https://educationvotes.nea.org/2017/07/11/educators-speak-congress-must-act-to-support-special-needs-students/ -
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
In 1996, President Bill Clinton signs the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 into law on September 30th. It prohibits states from offering higher education benefit based on residency within a state (in-state tuition) to undocumented immigrants unless the benefit is available to any U.S. citizen or national. This law conflicts, however, with practices and laws in several U.S. states. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is reauthorized, providing a major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilities and their families. IDEA states that children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education regardless of ability. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Students with special needs are allowed accommodations when it comes to assessments. Like large print test booklets, extended time period for test, and small group sessions, and more. This act was instilled not to long ago but as changed the education system for the better.
This video helps summarize the act:
www.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D0--2nhsDorg&usg=AOvVaw3GIiktYWfd-zvU55bROxOA -
IDEA Reauthorized
Students with diabilities are now required to be included on state and district-wide assesments. Regular Education Teachers are to be included on the IEP team. This was reauthorized by the US Dept of Education.
