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S. Howe founded first school for blind kids
In 1829 Samuel Gridley Howe founded the first school for blind children in the United States. The school in today's times is called Perkins School for the blind located in Massachusetts. Samuel Howe throughout his time also opened other schools in order to aid children with various different needs.
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C. L'Epee founded first Special Ed school
In the 1760’s Charles Michel L’Epee was a pioneer for Special Education in the early 18th century. He founded the first public school for special needs children in France. His main concern was teaching phonics and language in a different way in order to educate those children who were deaf and blind. -
Legislation holds States accountable
The 1800’s was a pivotal century for the opening of schools and the inclusivity of children with special needs. Many schools opened in order to cater to children and help develop their abilities. In 1890, changes were made to state laws making states accountable to open institutions where children with special needs can learn. -
Department of Special Ed was established
In 1897, the Department of Special Education was created by the National Education Association. This department focused on the nurturing and creation of special needs programs for children. To this day, the department administers programs for students with disabilities and organizes student services throughout the state. -
States recognition of Inclusive learning
In 1918, the states recognized that all citizens have the right to receive education. This turning point brought forth that no physical factor such as disability, skin color, gender, or social economic status should be refused education. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Brown vs Board of Education was a civil rights acts that made a change. During this trial, four states argued that segregated public schools was unequal, unethical and stripped away students from equal educational protection. The trial challenged the perception of segregation in schools and implemented that segregation has no place in the field of education.The trial also emphasized the effects that segregation has on students. https://www.oyez.org/cases/1940-1955/347us483 -
ESEA
In 1965, congress established the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This act addressed the unfairness for educational opportunities in regards to underprivileged students. With the help of reformation resources were created in order to help those children with disadvantages receive access to educational opportunities. -
Congressional Investigation
After the cases of PARC and Mills which involved school boards publicly dismissing children with disabilities, congressional investigation occurred in 1972. The investigation lead for congress to become aware that millions of children with a disability were not receiving a proper education. Congress argued that if tax payers were to adequately fund schools and give students with disabilities a proper chance, then they can grow to become proactive members of society. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
In 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed by president Gerald Ford. This act established under law that all children with disabilities have the right to an education where states are held responsible for providing educational services. The law created a system of checks and balances in order to protect a children and their families. The last time the law was revised was in 2004. -
IDEA
In 2004, the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act changed. Congress under this law increased the focus of proper accountability and bettered outcomes. The law also implemented early reading intervention and researched based instruction with the help of highly qualified special need eductors. The purpose of reforming this act was so children with be taken care of based off their needs, prepares child for further education, and independent living.