History of Special Education

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  • American School for the Deaf

    Founded byThomas Gallaudet and Samuel Howe. Its location is in Hartford, Connecticut. This is the first school for the deaf

  • Gallaudet University

    First deaf university in the United States. The college was named after Thomas Gallaudet. it is located in Washington DC

  • Mills vs. The Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    This case involved the court establishing due process procedures to ensure all students had equal rights. This was a procedural law that was later included in Public Law No. 94-142. The Board of the District of Columbia denied access to education for students who were special needs. The Court found that free public educational services, or a suitable private alternative paid for by the board of education, must be delivered based on the students' individual needs, regardless of cost

  • Public Law 93-112

    1973 – Public Law 93-112, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is enacted; Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    This law signed in by President Nixon probits discrimination in the workplace and schools and any entity receiving federal funding. This plan mandates individulaized plans for eligible disabled students who need accommodations or modifications in or order to receive FAPE. Least Restrictive Education mandate is an essential element as far as placement to the learning envrionment

  • Burlington Sch. Committee v. Mass. Bd. of Ed., 471 U. S. 359

    The Court established, for the first time, the right of parents to be reimbursed for their expenditures for private special education

  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services.

  • PL 10-476

    PL 10-476, the Individials with Disabilities Education Act (commonly known as IDEA) is passed; among other provisions, emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 105-117)

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 105-117) is reauthorized, providing a major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilities and their families

  • Schaffer v. Weast, 546 U.S. 49

    The Court held that, absent a state statute to the contrary, the party seeking relief bears the burden of proof in an administrative due process proceeding.

  • Jacob Winkelman v. Parma City School District, 550 U.S. 516

    Here, the Court determined that parents may pursue claims under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on their own behalf, as the rights conferred to parents under the Act exist independently from the rights of their child.