Module 1: History of Special Education and Inclusive Education Timetoast Timeline
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The American School for the Deaf, formerly known as The American Asylum, is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The For the Education and Instruction of the Deaf is the United States' oldest permanent school for the deaf. The first school in the Western Hemisphere for children with impairments. It is the world's oldest deaf school, and it was established for any impaired individual in the Western Hemisphere. LINK: https://youtu.be/dZvRVrXIgB8 -
This organization, which was created in 1922, is the largest international organization representing students with special needs. They continue to provide support and resources to parents and teachers of students with special needs. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a professional organization dedicated to helping children with disabilities and/or special abilities succeed in school. -
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a historic Supreme Court case from 1954 in which the justices unanimously held that racial segregation of pupils in public schools was unconstitutional. For the first time, a law forced schools to become racially integrated and stated that separate education for pupils of color was not the same as equal education. The case, today regarded as one of the most important Supreme Court judgments of the twentieth century. Link: https://youtu.be/OkuiMr2tLJE -
The 89th United States Congress enacted the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on April 11, 1965, and President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law. This act funds basic and secondary education in the United States. This provides instruction, materials, and resources to aid in the implementation of educational initiatives. This emphasizes the importance of equal education. By assisting families and schools, this should help to close achievement gaps. -
Ed Roberts, a man from Berkeley, California, founded and opened the store. In 1962, the first class was held. It stems from the belief that in the free world, people with disabilities have the same rights, opinions, choices, and equal chances as anybody else. That these individuals, too, have the right to live in a community. -
A 504 Plan is a formal plan developed by schools with the cooperation of parents to provide the necessary support for children with disabilities to achieve. Discrimination will be avoided thanks to the plans. The 504 Plan is meant to safeguard the rights of disabled students in schools. -
This Act mandated that all public schools receiving federal financing offer any student or kid with disability-free and equitable access to education, as well as at least one free meal every day. Students with disabilities cannot be kept out of public schools. These students have received appropriate services, such as being monitored, receiving services, or being screened. LINK: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/1523 -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 modified the way learning disabilities were identified. This act established stringent qualifications for special education teachers. All children with disabilities were obliged to engage in annual state or district testing or documented alternate assessments under the Disabilities Education Act. LINK: https://youtu.be/rgwstMsPvd4 -
The No Child Left Behind Act holds all students, including those with disabilities, accountable for their academic achievement. By the year 2012, the No Child Left Behind Act aimed for 100 percent competence in reading and math. Despite its excellent intentions, the act failed a large number of kids. -
The Every Student Succeeds Act replaced the No Child Left Behind Act as part of a larger effort to improve education for all students by providing greater assistance and freedom. The act includes a mandate for all students, including students with disabilities, to take statewide tests to ensure that they are benefiting.