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Itard and Seguin 1701-1800
Systematic educative procedures for the hardest to teach children -
Gallaudet
First American residential school for students who were deaf -
Howe
First residential school for students who were blind -
Normalization and de-institutionalization (20th Century - 1901-2000)
Breaking down barriers to participation in society -
Council for Exceptional Children founded by Ferrell and other teahers
Development of special education as a professional -
Organization of parent groups
Provide support, information and structure for obtaining resources. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The original act -
Other organizations, such as Special Olympics
Advocacy for caring and fair treatment of individuals with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ensures the right to nondiscriminatory treatment in other aspects of life; a civil rights law. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Combined to promote the involvement of the family and to offer a wide range of services and specialists to support the child in a least restrictive environment. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
"Standards-based" reform, consequences to special education. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
The President stated, "The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 will help children learn better by promoting accountability for results, enhancing parent involvement, using proven practices and materials, providing more flexibility, and reducing paperwork burdens for teachers, states and local school districts." -
Inclusion
Integration of students with disabilities into general education classrooms
