Timeline Activity SPED

By Jessi-Graham

  • Jessi's Grandfather was born

    born in this year

  • Brown Vs. Board Of Education

    The United States issued a civil rights agreement to allow for all students to have the right to public education with no separation and an equal opportunity.

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

    This act addressed the inequality of educational opportunities for underprivileged children. It contributed to the resources that helped to give disadvantaged students access to quality and equal education.

  • Alex's, Mom and Dad were born

    Born in this year

  • Mills v. Board of Education

    This case made it illegal to deny individuals with disabilities access to free public education. This included all students with mental learning disabilities and behavior issues as well as any student qualified to be exceptional.

  • Congressional Investigation

    An investigation launched to come to the conclusion that students were not receiving an appropriate education. It gave parents the opportunity to advocate for the rights of their children.

  • Section on 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Of 1973

    This law prohibited discrimination in schools and in the workplace. It helped to mandate individualized plans for disabled students who need accommodations or modifications in order to achieve in school.

  • Jessi's Mom was born

    Born in this year

  • Education for all Handicapped Children Act

    President Gerald Ford signed an act that all of the states were required to receive money from the government to give children with disabilities equal opportunities in schools. This is also known as public law 94-142

  • Public Law 94-142: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

    This gave all students with disabilities the right to education and that the State and local educational agencies may be held accountable for providing educational services for all handicapped students. The law included checks and balances to protect the rights of children and give them access to education.

  • Handicapped Children's Protection Act

    President Regan passed an act to give parents more of a say and to help develop IEPs and 504 plans for their children with disables. This is important because parents know most about their children and have access to what is happening while their child is in the classroom.

  • Alex and Jessi were born

    Born in this year

  • 9/11 Event

  • Alex went to Taylor Swift Concert

    Fearless tour

  • Jessi Got Accepted into NCSU

    Jessi transfered to NCSU