History Of Special Education

By peggyoconnell

  • Galludet College established in Washington DC

    Galludet College established in Washington DC
    First school dedicated to the teaching of deaf college students.

  • First Special Education Classes held in Rhode Island

    First Special Education Classes held in Rhode Island

  • The International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children is organized

    The International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children is organized

  • FDR Elected as President

    FDR Elected as President
    First disabled president elected to the United States

  • Autism recognized as a severe disablity

    Autism recognized as a severe disablity

  • PL 94-142 - The Education for all Handicapped Children Act Passes

    PL 94-142 - The Education for all Handicapped Children Act Passes

  • Advocate successful in ammending IDEA to include Children ith Learning Difference included in state wide assessments.

    Advocate successful in ammending IDEA to include Children ith Learning Difference included in state wide assessments.

  • President Kennedy recognizes Mental Retardation as and issue of National Significance

    President Kennedy recognizes Mental Retardation as and issue of National Significance

  • IUTR Program starts at IUPUI empowering 10 WW Fellows to attain Special Ed Certification

    IUTR Program starts at IUPUI empowering 10 WW Fellows to attain Special Ed Certification