History of Special Education in the U.S.

1st Special Education School

1817

Thomas Gallaudet established the first special education school in Harford, Connecticut. Previously called American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb but now Referred to as American School for the Deaf. The school was the results of parents rasining concern about their deaf children not reciveing education.

Council for Exceptional Children

Aug 10, 1922

The worlds biggest professional association committed to enhancing the achievement of children and youth with disabilities, as well as those with skills and talents. They stand for proper government policies, create professional standards, offer professional development and assist professionals in obtaining the circumstances and resources they need to practice. They are known for the sources they provide for special educators.

Brown vs.Board of Education

May 17, 1954

U.S Supreme Court case that ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. This case was the first of many in which fought for the students at a disadvantage due to the inequality within the education system. This case laid down the building blocks for students with special needs to be treated equally within the public school system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX9Dmo24_cc

Elementary&Secondary Education Act

Apr 11, 1965

Also known as the ESEA, was a law passed by the federal government in an effort to provide equal access to quality education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.They did this by giving feudal funds to schools in the areas of the disadvantaged background.Singed into law by president Lyndon B. Johnson. https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/

Mills vs Board of Education

Aug 1, 1972

Took place in District of Columbia Public schools. The case was brought to light because certain children were excluded from the school system. The system also do not provide enough training to teachers to support children who need special education.

Vocational Rehabilitation Act

Sep 26, 1973

This act approved grants to states for support for people with disabilities. Its a point to make sure the people with disabilities have a voice in the choosing of there goals. Like in employment and there stregther and resources that they have access to.

Education for All Handicapped Children Act

Sep 29, 1975

This act was signed by president Gerlad Ford.This act guranteed a fres apporpratie education for all studets. Two major nationla goals are the focuses of the Act whihc id deloping and implementing effective programs and services for ealry interventaion, and speicla education.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Jun 4, 1997

Also referred to as IDEA. This act makes sure that students with disabilites are provided for with free appropratie public education. IDEA oversees how states provide early intervention and special education and services similar.This act was later reauthorized.

No Child Left Behind Act

Jan 8, 2002

States are required to test students on subjects like reading and math in grades 3 and higher.This act went to give accountability for results, unprecedented stated and focusing on resources that are proven to increase eduction methods.This act was signed into action by George W. Bush.

IDEA reauthorized

2004

Individuals with Disabilites Education Improvement act is the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilites Education. Also known as the IDEIA. The improvement increased fedreal fund to provide ealry intervation asnd more help for stundets need special eduction.