Special Education History- By Lucy and Sophie

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  • Brown vs. Board of Education

    A Supreme Court case issued in 1954 that ruled to end segregation of children in public schools. Was not originally aimed to include students with disabilities within the ruling however, parents used this case to demonstrate that students with disabilities were also being discriminated against and began filing lawsuits.

  • The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

    ESEA called for equal access to education for all students as well as provided federal funding for students who were disadvantaged by poverty. This act aimed to support underprivileged students to ensure they receive a quality education.

  • Mills v. Board of Education

    This D.C. case made it unlawful to deny individuals who are classified as "exceptional" publicly funded educational opportunities. This includes both students with mental and learning disabilities as well as behavioral issues.

  • Michael Jackson released his first album

  • Public Law 94-142

    Also know as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Gave all children with disabilities access to an education and due process of law.

  • Handicapped Children's Protection Act

    President Reagan signed this act in order to give parents more of a say in the development of their child's Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

  • IDEA

    Previously known as the Education for all Handicapped Children Act, Congress reauthorized and renamed the act to Individuals with Disabilities Eduction Act (IDEA) to be more inclusive to all students with disabilities. Aims to provide free appropriate public education to those students with disabilities and created greater accountability.

  • Lucy was born

  • Sophie was born

  • Amendment to IDEA

    Congress moved to amend the IDEA act to create greater accountability, earlier intervention for students, and to improve educational outcomes. It also aimed to raise the standards for instructors who teach students with disabilities.

  • Justin Bieber drops first song

  • Due Date (Sophie's favorite movie) was released

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    Reauthorization of ESEA that removed several requirements for highly qualified teachers in regards to accountability.