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19th Century
People with disabilities lived in segregated locations and were labeled as "insane" or "idiots". There were differnet opinions of how theses people should be taught, whether it be moral treatment, sense education, or socialization. -
Massachusetts School for Idiodic and Feebleminded Youth
It is awful to hear the terms used in early years and to hear of the horrific conditions of the schools. Around 2,500 people were at this school, mostly boys. It later became an institution for adults. This institution was closed in 2007. -
late 19th century
Institutions decreased for people with disabilities, public schooling increased. -
first class for "mental defectives" was founded in Rhode Island
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133 school systems provided special classes for 23,000 students considered mentally deficient
Purpose and quality of classes varied greatly. Some taught reading, writing, and math but at a slower pace. Other classes taught life skills. -
34,000 students with disabilities were enrolled in special education classes
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Parents began advocation for public school education for children with disabilities
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disability rights movement, deinstitutionalization of large numbers of people, IDEA
Students with disabilities should be educated in least restrictive environment. -
Education of all Handicapped Children
"This act required all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education for children with physical and mental disabilities. Public schools were required to evaluate handicapped students and create an educational plan with parent input that would emulate as closely as possible the educational experience of non-disabled students." -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
"The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. " -
Individualized Education Plan
definitions, placement, curriculum, goals, services.... -
No Child Left Behind
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Statistic
"In 2006, 95 percent of students 6 to 21 years old served under IDEA were enrolled in regular school, 3 percent were served in a separate school for students with disabilities, 1 percent were placed in regular private schools by their parents, and 0.4 percent were served in each of the following environments: separate residential facility; homebound or hospital; a correctional facility. "
