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The first permanent school for the deaf in America was established in Connecticut. This officially marked the first real efforts to educate people with disabilities. -
A landmark court case that overturned Plessy v Ferguson saying that "separate is not equal". This case encouraged the formation of many advocacy groups to inform the public about the need for special education programs. -
This ruling made it unlawful for the D.C. Board of Education to deny individuals with mental and learning disabilities access to publicly founded education. -
This act assured that all students with disabilities are educated in public schools. It provided free education, special education for children ages 3-21, supplemental services, due process, zero reject, and least restrictive environment. -
Along with a student's IEP, they must also be included in as many regular education classes as possible. This ensured that children could have social experiences. -
Ronald Reagan signs the Handicapped Children's Protection Act which was a law that gave parents of children with disabilities more say in the development of their child's IEP. -
The Individuals with Disabilities Act was signed into law by George W. Bush.
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This was signed into law by President George W. Bush. This law states that all students should be proficient in math and reading by 2014.
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