EEX 3070. Module 1. History of Special Education and Inclusive Education Timeline. Alyssa Evans.
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The American School for the Deaf (ASD)
The American School for the Deaf was founded within the Heartford, Connecticut area in 1817. This school was founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, Dr. Mason Cogswell, and Laurent Clerc. This school became state-supported in the same year in which it was opened. It is the oldest school for the deaf in the United States. -
Perkins Institution for the Blind
The Perkins Institution for the Blind was officially opened in 1832. It is located in Watertown, Massachusetts and is still operating today. This school is the oldest school for the blind within the United States. This school was founded by John Dix Fisher and was actually named after Thomas Handasyd Perkins whom was a big part of the organization that coincidentally began loosing his sight after the school was established. You can visit www.perkins.org for more information. -
Beattie vs. the Board of Education
This case was filed within the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This lawsuit was filed on behalf of a disabled student that had a tendency to drool on himself, have involuntary facial ticks, and occasionally had issues with his speech. Unfortunately, the court ruled that school officials could exclude students that were disabled on a state level. -
Brown vs. the Board of Education
The infamous case of Brown vs. the Board of Education occurred in 1954. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for racial segregation within the public school system to occur within any state in the U.S. The voting pertaining to this case was a unanimous decision. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. This law was made on a federal level and ensured that a quality education was received by each child equally without bias. The term "no child left behind" was coined at this time. Here is a link that I found of this special day in history: https://youtu.be/4okt6u6OEkg -
The Education of the Handicap Act (EAHCA or EHA)
The Education of the Handicap Act was passed in 1975. It is a federal law and is also referred to as a public law, or "PL", 92-142. This law ensures that each public school that receives federal funding must provide equal rights, access, and opportunities to children with any type of physical or mental disabilities as every other child. This law also ensured that each disabled child was placed in a less restrictive learning environment with their peers in a general education classroom setting. -
Mills vs. the Board of Education of the District of Columbia
Mills vs. the Board of Education of the District of Columbia was a lawsuit which received its ruling in 1972. This lawsuit was filed against the District of Columbia through the district court system. The court ruled that any disabled student has to the right to a proper, public education regardless if the student or their family has the ability to pay for the cost. This cost includes transportation and meals. -
The Rehabiltation Act, Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a civil rights law. This law prohibits the discrimination of any disabled person attending any public elementary or secondary schools. This law is funded federally and ensures that each disabled children are included in general education classroom settings which is general less restrictive just like their peers within their current grade level. -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
The No Child Left Behind Act was established in 2001. This law was designed to establish specific state standards and adequate state standardized testing that meets all the requirements at a federal level. Schools can now be penalized based on performance and achievement. This act also allows parents to have more choice when it comes to which school their child attends which is now more commonly known as "school choice". -
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Act was approved in 2004. This law ensures that each child with a disability receives the services and help in which they desperately need. This law contains four parts and is free of charge to each child and their families. This law also ensures that each child's educational needs are meet and tailored to them on an individual basis. Therefore, IEP's or Individual Education Programs are now more commonly seen, used, formed, and utilized in all public schools.
