History of special education

By ashleyarteaga17

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965)

    They are protecting students from low-income families and students with disabilities. Then it was revised to the Education of the handicapped Act of 1970

  • Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia (1972)

    This case gave students, including those with disabilities, the right to free public education. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Nd7nmKqZLR0?si=55g3gTfx_aBj75ja

  • Board of Education v. Rowley, 458 U.S. 176 (1982)

    The Supreme Court’s decision in Board of Education v. Rowley established that it is each state’s legal duty to define what constitutes a free and appropriate education. Additionally, states are required to develop new standards that comply with the minimum requirements set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

  • Independent School District V. Tatro (1984)

    this case allowed students with disabilities to attend school and get an education like everyone else. Website https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/468/883/

  • Individuals with Disablies Edcation Act

    free education- parents don't need to worry about paying for school. find students who have disabilities and plan for their education meaning help them succeed. Based on age there are special problems for ages 3-21. Students will get an IEP (Individuals Education Plan) so when it comes to testing they will have extra time to complete the test and not felt rushed.

  • Florence County School Dist. Four v. Carter (1993)

    This case was held because it did not allow students to have an interpreter. which is important to have because how will the student learn without knowing what they are teaching.

  • Winkelman v. Parma City School District (2007)

    This gave the right to parents to promote special education.

  • Forest Grove School District v. T. A.

    This gave the Individuals with disabilities act the ability to authorize a public school to reimburse a student for private school tuition.

  • Influential court cases (1971-Today)

    this protects children with handicaps, emotional or behavior disorders, and other disabilities.

  • Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) (2015)

    this replaces the No Child Left Behind Act of 2012, the equal opportunity for all students, State Testing—school Choice which means the opportunity for parents to send their children to school.