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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education, a seminal Supreme Court case decided in 1954, declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)
A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) is a federal right that is guaranteed to children with disabilities by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This law stipulates that individualized education plans, or IEPs, must be created for every student based on their unique requirements -
Board of Education v. Rowley
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, a case decided by the Supreme Court, defined what the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act's definition of Free Appropriate Public Education is. In view of the child's circumstances, the Court underscored that educational benefits for students with disabilities must be by the schools in order to facilitate their progress. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The range of special education programs and safeguards for students with disabilities was greatly expanded with the reauthorization of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. It brought the concept of transition services which assist pupils in adjusting from school to after-school activities as well as increasing the provision of special education programs. It also expanded eligibility to cover newborns and toddlers. -
Amendments to IDEA
By placing more emphasis on the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that are in line with grade level requirements, the education policy reforms sought to improve accountability. Additionally, in order to make sure that kids with disabilities are receiving the education they need, the modifications mandated the implementation of regular assessments and progress tracking. -
Amendments to IDEA
The amendments to the education policy aimed to enhance accountability by emphasizing the creation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that are aligned with grade-level standards. Additionally, the amendments required regular assessments and progress monitoring to be implemented for students with disabilities to ensure their educational needs are being met effectively. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The law in question, known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), is not exclusively dedicated to Special Education. However, it mandates that schools must assess and disclose the academic advancement of students with disabilities. This legislation highlights the significance of involving students with disabilities in standardized assessments and making schools responsible for their outcomes. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
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Every Student Succeeds Act
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal law that was enacted in 2015 to replace the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). ESSA included provisions aimed at supporting students with disabilities by emphasizing the use of evidence-based practices to improve educational outcomes. It also allowed for greater flexibility in accountability measures for schools and required states to develop plans to address achievement gaps among student populations. -
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District
The Supreme Court ruling in this case provided a clear definition of the legal standard for Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with disabilities. The ruling stated that schools are required to offer an educational program that is "reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's circumstances." Ensuring that their unique needs and circumstances are considered when developing and implementing educational programs. -
COVID-19 Pandemic and Remote Learning Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the specific and often overlooked obstacles encountered by students with disabilities in the context of remote learning. It has underscored worries regarding the accessibility of essential services, the provision of accommodations, and the importance of adapting to individual requirements within a virtual learning setting.