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Brown v. Board of Education
This supreme court case determined that all states are required to create and provide equal opportunities for all students regardless of race. The court case is crucial to desegregating schools. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)
Congress mandated the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in 1965 to address inequalities for underprivileged children in education. This is an important moment in history because it helped provide resources to disadvantaged students to make sure they received a quality, equitable education. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (P.A.R.C.) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This court case established that students with special needs benefit from receiving an education and touched the idea of inclusion-- the child will be in the general education classroom as much as they can. This case is important because it helps ensure a quality education for ALL students. -
Education of the Handicapped Act of 1970
EHA ensured that all children with disabilities would have a right to an education. Furthermore, this law helped students' individual needs be met so they could achieve their personal best. -
Public Law 94-142: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
This law is extremely important because it established that all children with disabilities deserve a free education. Additionally, this law mandated IEPs and made sure each student was receiving the tools they needed in order to succeed. This law has been reauthorized, but its main goal was to protect the rights of children with special needs and their parents. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This is a civil rights law. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability. This law protects individuals with disabilities and makes sure they have the same opportunities as others. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
This legislation replaced the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. It announced that all students with disabilities would be provided with a free education that includes an IEP and a family service plan. Individualized plans are so important for every student because all kids are different and need different things to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, assistive technology was introduced as a tool to help students. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
The NCLB's goal was to close the opportunity gap. It determined that high-quality educators were necessary and goals needed to be set so teachers and students could reflect and grow. -
The Assistive Technology Act
This reauthorization act was passed by Congress to mandate assistive technology and recognize it as a major accommodation and helpful tool for students with disabilities. This act helped with funding for assistive technology. Assistive technology helps students participate in a classroom, daily life, and jobs. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
This was a reauthorization of IDEA. This act guides decisions related of special education and identification. This act was focused on ensuring that all students with special needs were receiving a free education that was quality and going to set them up for success in their future.
