Special Education

By kelaiahdecena

  • American School for the Deaf

    The first school for disabled children in the Western Hemisphere.

  • Beattie v. Board of Education

    Special needs students were expelled from school because of the features and habits.

  • Council for Exceptional Children

    The first advocacy group for children with disabilities. The main objective is to ensure that children with special needs receive free appropriate public education.

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    This case overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson case and encouraged the formation of many advocacy groups to inform the public of need of special education programs.

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

    This act gave grants to state schools and institutions with programs that educate students with disabilities.

  • Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    The case resulted in which Pennsylvania agreed to provide free public education to children with mental retardation. 

  • Section 504

    Allows protection from discrimination of special needs and disabilities.

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Ensures all students with disabilities are educated in public schools by providing free educations, special education for children 3-21, supplemental services, due process, zero reject, and least restrictive environment.

  • Least Restrictive Environment

    A student’s IEP environment must be in as many regular education classes as possible.

  • Individualized Education Program

    The Individualized Education Program plans special education instruction, supports, and services kids need to make progress and thrive in school.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Those with special needs to have the same rights as everyone and cannot be discriminated against in schools, the workplace, and everyday society.

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    This law gives rights and protections to kids with disabilities and covers them from birth through high school graduation or until they reach age 21.

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    The goal of the No Child Left Behind Act was to provide more education opportunities for students. Focusing on students in poverty, of color, receiving special education services, and who speak and understand limited or no English at all.

  • IDEA Reauthorized

    Revisions were done to the original IDEA regarding the IEP, due process, student discipline, etc.

  • Encountered Hard of Hearing Classmate

    My classmate had to use a hearing aid to hear the teacher and others.

  • The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

    The updated version of the NCLB Act. It provides an equal opportunity for disadvantaged students, including those who get special education.

  • First (known) Encounter with an ADHD Classmate

    I encountered a classmate who had ADHD.

  • In My First Classroom with a Student with an IEP

    As a part-time teacher, this is my first time in a classroom with a student with an IEP.

  • First Special Education Class

    First class I took that focuses on special education.

  • First College Class with a Disabled Classmate

    First college class I had where one of my classmates was on a mobility scooter and had learning difficulties.