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Brown VS Board of Education of TopekaKansa
Case of Brown VS Board of Education of Topeka Kanas, educational progression helped in leaving behind the concept of segregation in schools to subside so that African Americans could obtain the abilities to go to school in the same environment as European Americans as well as receive the same education. This case paved the way for students with disabilities and their success and progression in their education and from the voices of their parents. -
Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act
The IDEA Act first assisted “handicapped students, such as individuals who were deaf or individual with intellectual disabilities” (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2020, p. 39). This law eventually turned into the law we are aware of today, which is the IDEA; however, with this new term came added components that further assisted Special Education kids. It helped with students’ needs or services, created education goals, integrated parental involvement, and gave nondiscrimination exams. -
Class Placement Daniel R.R. VS State Board of Education
The Class Placement case progressed the integration of Special Education students into an appropriate classroom setting according to their needs. This determination was conducted by “testing protocols which allowed tester to see if the student complied with the task being given in a less restrictive environment” (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2020, p. 42). If students did well in both assessments “it overall fulfilled the school obligation under federal law” (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2020, p. 42). -
Least Restrictive Environment Oberti VS Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District
The Least Restrictive Environment case assisted Special Education students to be incorporated into the regular classroom environment with their peers as well as they are provided with added components to ensure success. This case also assisted with the realization that students “should never be excluded from general education classrooms just because of the student’s needs, services, adjusted curriculums, or other modifications that are needed” (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2020, p. 42). -
Related Services Cedar Rapid Community School District VS Garret F
Within the case of Related Services, the U.S. Supreme Court brought awareness to the concept of Related Services and what they should consist of for Special Education Students. This case also brought the understanding of schools needing health services within their school facility if something occurs with a student with or without a disability. This service is critical for students with severe disabilities in the case of something significant occurring throughout the school day. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was President’s Bushes method of making sure students, as well as Special Education students “, met particular standers of efficiency in math, reading, and science” (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2020, p. 40). When initiating these exams, the schools must consider the Special Education student’s disabilities and language abilities, economic status, race, and ethnicity. The focus of the act focused on all student’s academic success within their educational development. -
Improvement Act of Individuals with Disabilities Act
The IDEA Act was developed in 1975, and the first objective was to help disabled individuals and individuals with learning disabilities. The act of 2004 focused on improving the education of students with disabilities and adding special education in a national school environment. The new developments of this act also improved “standards in schools, adjusted the exams given to students, and integrated the accountability of the No Child Left Behind Act” (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2020, p. 47). -
Parental Rights Winkelman VS Parma City School District
This portion of the Special Education progression helped in bringing additional opportunities for parental involvement to further help within their child’s educational advancement. This case also allowed the court system to hear out parental verbalizations of their opinion when it comes to the child’s academic progress as well as how their child’s educational success is handled so they can make significant achievements. -
American with Disabilities Act
The ADA Act is a vital portion of the Special Education journey; this legislation paved the way for individuals to be accpeted. President Bush informed America “our nation will welcome individuals with disabilities to allow the wall of exclusion to subsided from reality” (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2020, p. 51). This act gives individuals with disabilities the abitlies to leave primary education and enter the real world with confidence and comfortability because they now are respected. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
The ESSA was an vital factor for Special Education students because President Obamas revised the version of the 2001 act. Obama “raised the emphasis on accountability, high standards for educators, including high standard towards student achievements” (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2020, p. 48). Obama also assisted Special Education students by giving access to a good education, allowing students to receive help according to their exam, as well as adding universal designs towards their learning experience.
