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Am. School for Deaf
The American school for the deaf opened in Bennett city hotel on April 15, 1817. The school received state and government aid for the education of deaf students. It was awarded its first annual grant in 1819. It became one of the first schools to promote and receive aid for special education.e -
Brown v. Board of Education
This event is a supreme court case about the laws of segregation in the United States. The Supreme Court ruled that state laws establishing racial segregation are unconstitutional. This required schools to begin to desegregate. Helpful Video
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Nat. Assc. For Gifted Children
This association was created for the improvement and upliftment of children in gifted programs in public schools. It supports the students by doing impactful research and studying for effective teaching and learning techniques for gifted students. It also ensures that all children have the opportunity to develop their gifts and talents. -
LRE Principle
The least restrictive environment principle is the idea that special education students should be in the same classrooms as general education students. It is a principle that is included in many public education programs in the United States. The LRE is part of the individuals with disabilities education act and is protected by it. This principle creates an idea of inclusion that promotes socialization between special education and general education students. -
Edu. All Handicapped Children Act
This piece of legislation focused on children/students with a disability. The act required all public schools to except federal funds to provide equal access to education for all handicapped people. The definition of handicapped covered both physical and mental disabilities and included one meal a day for children. -
Nat. Ascc. for Down Syndrome
This association helps the lives of children and adults with Down’s Syndrome. It is in association that helps at a personal and national level. One of its traits is helping parents gain access to the most appropriate education for a child who has Down’s Syndrome. This association was founded in Chicago by Kay McGee in the 1960’s -
Individuals w. Disabilties Edu. Act
This is an American piece of legislation for the accesibility of students with disablities. This legislation applies to public education. Children must be deemed eligible to receive services in special education. IDEA: Website
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No Child Left Behind Act
This act was signed by President George W. Bush in order to promote reading and math skills in our K-12 schools. This act meant that students from all backgrounds and all disabilities must be proficient in math and reading. This will be checked by standardized testing. This act put schools responsible for the education of reading and math for all their students. -
IDEA Florida
Congress reformed the student with disabilities act into a IDEA in 2004. This required students in special classes and or in separate schooling be put in a general education classroom. This law was also included into Florida statutes across the state and in all school districts. -
Assistive Technology Act
This act promoted technology for individuals with disabilities. This act paired with the individuals with disabilities act. It increased funding and the availability of assistive technology for all individuals with disabilities in schools. This act focused on very young children. This act was reactivated by President George W. Bush.