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1963 Association for Children with Learning Disabilities is formed
What is now call the Learning Disability Association of America is formed to serve students with special needs. The formation of this group led to our modern day special education system. This gave students with special needs the right to a specialized education. -
1963 Cuban Immigration
Due to the large amount of cuban immigrants the first bilingual public school was started. The school Coral Way Elementary school was the first public school of its kind. This was the inception of integrating different languages and cultures into public school learning. -
1964 Full Integration
The Civil Rights Act becomes law. This allows students of any race, color, sex, religion or origin to attend public school. This legally ended segregation. -
Immigration Act of 1965
President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Immigration Act of 1965. This lead to a vast increase in Asian and Latin American people immigrating to the United States. This lead to more diversity in schools. -
1970 Diana v. California State Board
This act was beneficial to students who's primary language was not english. This act made it law that any student suggested for special education was tested in their native language. This gave non-english speaking students a fair diagnosis of their needs. -
1972 Title IX
Title IX was a historical win for gender equality. The act banned discrimination based on sex in all aspects of education. The act is still widely mentioned and is just as important in modern education. -
1974 Equal Educational Opportunities Act
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act passing provided further protection and assistance to english second language students. This gave schools more information and tools to educate ESL students. -
Refugee Act of 1980
The Refugee Act of 1980 added to the Immigration Act of 1965, lead to a large number of refugees moving to the United States. Many of the refugees were children and further diversified schools. -
Improving Americas Schools Act
The Improving Americas Schools Act was made law by President Bill Clinton. The act provided further education to bilingual education. -
No Child Left Behind
No Child Left Behind which replaces the Bilingual Education Act of 1968. The act is highly controversial and puts more emphasis on standardized testing.
