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First Special Education School
The American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Dead and Dumb, located in Hartford, Connecticut, was the first special education school. In the first year, seven students were enrolled. The term "stupid" at the time related to the inability to talk. The school taught math, reading, writing, geography, history, and the Bible. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
A legislation that was enacted to safeguard and provide for pupils from underprivileged families in order for them to have equal access to public education. ESSA aimed to increase educational possibilities for kids from low-income families. They accomplished this by ensuring that all students' fundamental requirements were satisfied in order for them to fully profit from their education.
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Diana v. State Board of Education
The Diana v. State Board of Education (Diana) case arose when a group of Spanish pupils were improperly allocated to EMR classes based on an untrained evaluation. Diana because of a monolingual psychologist testing Spanish speakers in English and then placed pupils in special education classes. The negotiated settlement mandated the CDE to: monitor and fix schools for racial imbalance, gather data yearly, and employ Latino community representatives when auditing school districts. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The case's argument was that all children, whether or not they had an intellectual disability, could benefit from any type of free training or education. It was also stated that a child's development would suffer if free educational materials were not available. Children with intellectual disabilities might benefit differently than normal children, but they would be able to learn self-care skills. Furthermore, the more knowledge they gained, the more they would be able to benefit in the future. -
The Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - This is the first federal civil rights statute geared exclusively at defending the rights of people with disabilities. This statute applies to both children of school age and adults. Exclusion of kids from programs due to a lack of assistance is prohibited, and students who are ineligible for IDEA services but have physical or mental disabilities that restrict one or more life activities are protected. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The United States Congress passed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act 94-142 in 1975. This legislation requires all public schools that receive federal monies to offer equitable access to education as well as one free meal per day for children with physical and mental challenges. To assist the child, the educational system is essential to develop a customized approach.
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Individual Education Plan
The IEP, or Individual Education Plan, was introduced into school systems throughout the world in 1975. It ensures that every student with a disability, whether it is a learning impairment or a physical handicap, has an equal chance to get the same education as every other student. Just with adjustments to accommodate each child's impairment and learning style.
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Oberti v. Clementon
This was a court case in which they demonstrated inclusion through the provision of supplemental aids and services. Rafael was not prepared for mainstreaming, according to the school system, but the Oberti family provided specialists who testified that Rafael could be mainstreamed with extra aids and services. It stated that if placement outside the classroom is required, the school system must enroll the child in as many educational programs as children without impairments. -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act allows a number of federal education initiatives that are managed by the states. The legislation reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The primary goal of No Child Left Behind is to narrow performance disparities by giving all children a fair, equitable, and meaningful chance to acquire a high-quality education. -
Assistive Technology Act
The act's purpose is to give assistive technology to people with disabilities so they may engage more fully in school, work, and daily activities. Under the law, each U.S. state and territory receives a grant to fund an Assistive Technology Act Project (ATAP). This project will provide the technology assistance for the person's entire life.