History of Special Education and Inclusive Education

By dandrade316

  • RI Opens First Public Special Ed. Class

    RI Opens First Public Special Ed. Class
    As awareness of students with disabilities grew, teachers and public schools recognized that special classes and teachers were needed to educate them. By 1923, almost 34,000 students were in special education classes. As the number of students with disabilities grew, institutions also started establishing classes for school teachers on training techniques.

  • Council for Exceptional Children

    Council for Exceptional Children
    This is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improve the success of children and youth with disabilities. They advocate for policies, standards, and developments necessary for students to succeed. They have units located in all 50 states and Canada; They empower education professionals, advance their practice, and corroborate on scholarly research.
    YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD2eiWM1ZU0

  • Stephen Hawking is Born

    Stephen Hawking is Born
    Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 21 years old. Despite his disability, he grew up to be one of the most famous physicists in the world. To other people with disabilities, he recommended that they should live their lives to the fullest, without putting a major focus on the disability. This major figure in history inspired the world to strive for their best, despite difficulties they may encounter.

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education
    Within this court case, it was ruled unconstitutional to separate children in public schools on the basis of race. This effectively abolished segregation in schools in the United States. Children of all colors and races could now attend school alongside each other.
    For more information, visit this website: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/brown-v-board-of-education#:~:text=In%20this%20milestone%20decision%2C%20the,Ferguson%20case.

  • Education of Handicapped Children Act

    Education of Handicapped Children Act
    This act supports states in protecting the rights of, meeting the individual need of, and improving the results for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and their families. By the 2020-21 school year, about 7.5 million children with disabilities were able to succeed in the classroom because of EHA. Before this act, children with disabilities were denied access to education along with other opportunities to learn.

  • B. of Ed. of H.H. C. Sch. Dist. v. R.

    B. of Ed. of H.H. C. Sch. Dist. v. R.
    (Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley) This supreme court case further defined the meaning of "free and public education" (FAPE). Rowley, a deaf student at H.H. central school, was denied assistance from the school to help her education. Her parents had requested a sign-language interpreter instead of other aids, however, the school denied this request. It was ruled that the school had inappropriately ignored FAPE.

  • Hand. Children’s Protection Act

    Hand. Children’s Protection Act
    This act ensures that children with disabilities are guaranteed FAPE along with early intervention programs aimed at newborns, infants, and toddlers with disabilities. The act also states that public educators are required to keep their parents informed and involved in their child's education. Students with disabilities are granted proper assistance, accommodations, and support needed to achieve academic success.

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
    This was originally the Education of Handicapped Act. Since amendments and laws were passed, the Act's name has changed. It ensures that children with disabilities are granted a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in a least restrictive environment (LRE).

  • Assistive Technology Act

    Assistive Technology Act
    This act focuses on giving students with disabilities access to assistive technology and services. This is so that they can have further engagement in their education, future employment, and daily activities. This includes technology such as wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices, and durable medical equipment.

  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

    Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
    This law, signed by former President Obama, ensures the success of students and schools. It builds upon previous key areas of progress throughout the years. This act requires that all students are to be taught to high academic standards that prepare them to succeed in college and future jobs, it ensures that critical information is shared with a student's support group (parents, educators, etc.) to measure a student's progress, and much more.