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Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka
Supreme Court ruled racial segregation in children in public schools was unconstitutional.
Civil rights movement of equality in education -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
To improve educational opportunities for lower income family by providing federal funds to school district serving economically disadvantaged children -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Amendements
Amendements to the ESEA 1965: Aid to children with disabilities -
Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act (PL93-112)
First disability civil rights law to be enacted in the United States
Prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
Landmark legislation to ensure a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for all children with disabilities -
Education of the Handicapped Act (PL 99-457) Amendements
Early intervention services to infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities
Services to be offered to the families to meet the special needs of their children -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (PL101-476)
Use “people-first” language, replacing “handicapped children” with “individuals with disabilities”
Emphasize transition planning for adolescents with disabilities -
IDEA (PL105-17) Reauthorization
Least restrictive environment (LRE)
Due process and procedural safeguards
Guidlines for Alternative Assessment -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (PL107-110)
Standard-based educational reform - setting high standards and establishing measurable goals
Definitions of highly qualified teachers -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (PL108-446)
Opportunities for professional development for teachers
Eligibility for Learning Disabled (LD) : To utilize "Scientific, researched based intervention" - Response to Intervention (RTI) -
Rosa's Law (PL111-256)
Removal of terms "mental retardation and metally retarded" - Preferred language: intellectual disability
Named for Rosa Marcellino, the girl with Down Syndrome
