21st Century Special Education

Diana v California State Board of Education

Period: 1970 to 1971

In Diana v. California State Board of Education (1970), the issue of Mexican American student overrepresentation in special classes for students with mild intellectual disabilities was addressed. Teachers should have numbers and words written in Spanish and English. they should also provide an interpreter for the students.Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S., & Algozzine, R. (2009). Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson

Fredrich L v Thomas (Philadelphia)

1976

Frederich L. v. Thomas (Philadelphia). Class action suit that reaffirmed the right of students with learning disabilities to have appropriate education programs. Students with learning disabilities deserve the right to have a fair chance at learning. they should not be treated differently than the other children. Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S., & Algozzine, R. (2009). Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson

Larry P. v. Riles (California)

1979

Intelligence tests banned in California when assessing African American students as mildly retarded. Disproportionate numbers of African American students were placed in special classes for the mildly retarded. Schools should use multiple test to accurately diagnose students. Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S., & Algozzine, R. (2009). Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson