Special education

The History of Special Education

By jloya51

  • Brown vs Board of Education

    Brown vs Board of Education
    Perhaps one of the most famous cases in supreme court and educational history. Brown vs the Board of Education is the landmark case for the success over segregation in the educational system. This was the window for kids with needs for the education system.

  • ESEA

    ESEA
    The elementary and secondary education act was not exactly what students with disabilities were looking for but indeed was a great start. The act called for grants given to state schools for students with disabilities to be educated in the system. Passed by congress and signed by President Johnson.

  • In the Mills vs Board of Education District of Columbia

    In the Mills vs Board of Education District of Columbia
    This court case gave the students with disabilities and behavioral issues an opportunity at public education in the District of Columbia. Perhaps not the entire country but a good step in the right direction.

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
    This act outlaws the segregation for students with disabilities and needs the first law to provide protection for these students.

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act
    The EAHCA called for education for all students with special needs with absolutely no restrictions, which was a giant step for special needs students.

  • EAHCA Amendments

    EAHCA Amendments
    The amendments of this act include education for a young age in pre-schoolers.

  • Handicap Children's Protection Act

    Handicap Children's Protection Act
    This act allowed for parents to have a bigger say in their children's individual education plan or IEP.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Americans with Disabilities Act
    This act states that all students and americans with disabilities are allowed equal rights in the school and work environment.

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    This act was signed President Bush in the early 2000's a famous law stating that all students must be proficient in reading by the year 2014. This was a push for teachers to take the education seriously and provide aid for students in need and leave no student behind regardless the barriers.

  • IDEA Re-authorization

    IDEA Re-authorization
    This change made an effect into the already existing IDEA act. Which required students with disabilities to be assessed just like every other student.