Special Education

  • Brown vs the Board of Education

    Brown vs the Board of Education
    This is the first time that the United States made strives to include all people in public schools no matter what reason. It set the ground work for inclusion of all pepole in public schools.
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  • The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
    It provided the estential needs so that children that had disadvantaged backgrounds still could attend public school. This was attempted to make sure all students needs were met so they could all succeed in instruction. This was a big strive in creating more socio-economically equal public school.
  • Pennslyvania association for retarded children v commonwealth of Pennsynvania

    Pennslyvania association for retarded children v commonwealth of Pennsynvania
    This made it illegal for public schools to not alllow childern with disablitlies to not be allowed a public education. This is the first time that it became mandatory to include children with disabilities in public schools.
  • Mills vs Board of Education

    Mills vs Board of Education
    This suit required that the state provide adequate alterative education if the student is to difficult to have in class. It also required states to provide documention of incidents and how the switch would benefit the student more. It was the first time it held districts accountable for special education
  • Education for all handicap children act

    Education for all handicap children act
    Required IEP for the first time. Required states to provide free education for those with disabilities.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Americans with Disabilities Act
    Prevents the discrimation of people with disabilities in the private sphere. This help allowed for better and more equal education in private schools.
  • Individuals with Disabilites Education Act

    Individuals with Disabilites Education Act
    Required schools to expand the level inclusion special education students are exposed to.Required special education to take part in statewide assessment, Required IEP to be more detailed and involve behavioral management.
  • Individuals with Disabilties Education Improvement Act

    Individuals with Disabilties Education Improvement Act
    Allows for districts to use RTI to determine if a child has a certain learning disability. It also raised standards on special education liciences to have better educated teachers.