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The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), an organization of parents and educators, addresses the needs of children from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.
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LDA and led the push for passage of the first federal legislation mandating a free, appropriate, public education for students with disabilities.
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Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilties.
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Landmark legislation ensures, among other provisions, a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities,
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Mandate a special education fro preschoolers with disabilities and incentives for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers.
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Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
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IDEA among other provisions, emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities
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IDEA providing a major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilties and their families.
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A major educational reform effort focusing on academic achievement of students and qualifications of teachers.
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Aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind, modifies the individualized education program process in addition to changes affecting school discipline, due process, and evaluation of students with disabilities.
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Expand statutory interpretation of a disability while affording individuals with disabilities greater protections.
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Removes the terms mental retardation and mentally retarded from federal health education, and labor statutes. Preferred language is now intellectual disability.
