History of special education

By Lsirmans

  • Gaspard Itard

    Systemic educative procedures for the hardest to teach children

  • Gallaudet

    First American residential school for students who were deaf

  • Howe

    First residential school for the blind students

  • Normalization and de-institutionalization

    Breaking down barriers to participation in society

  • Council for Exceptional Children founded by Ferrell and other teachers

    Development of special education as a profession

  • Organization of parent groups

    Provide support, information, and structure for obtaining resources

  • Other organizations, such as Special Olympics (Shriver)

    Advocacy for caring and fair treatment of individuals with disabilities

  • Inclusion

    Integration of students with disabilities into general education classrooms

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    The original Act and its amendments ensure that all children and youths with disabilities have a right to free, appropriate, public education

  • No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

    “Standards-based” reform, consequences to special ed.