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Rev. Thomas Gallaudet, Dr. Mason Cogswell, and Laurent Clerc implemented the first school for the deaf in 1817 in Hartford, Connecticut. -
Samuel Gridley Howe founded the school in Massachusetts. Today, the school is named Perkins School for the Blind. -
This association was formed to advocate for the equality, dignity, and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and for their full inclusion and participation in society.
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Ruling that segregation violated equal educational opportunity. Established an understanding that all people deserve equal access to an adequate public education
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States across the country begin planning, developing, and implementing programs for special education.
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Provides federal funds for public education for students with disabilities. -
The Bureau of Education for the Handicapped found that there were eight million children requiring special education services. Of this total, 3.9 million students had their educational needs met, 2.5 million were receiving a substandard education, and 1.75 million weren’t in school.
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Court states that no child should be denied public education due to a mental, physical, or social-emotional disability and funds must be used fairly.
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Clearly states that people with disabilities could not be denied benefits from any program receiving federal funds.
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Federal law that requires public schools to provide appropriate educational services for all children with disabilities between ages 3 and 21. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act regulations are enacted at the start of the 1977 school year. Provides a set of rules in which school districts must adhere to when providing an education to students with disabilities. -
Court ruling states that students who qualify for special education programs must be provided with individualized instruction to meet their specific needs.
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States receive financial funding to ensure appropriate services are given to students with disabilities. Students with disabilities receive Free Appropriate Public Education in the least restrictive environment. Also, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is created by a multidisciplinary team based on the students’ needs. -
Signed into law by President George W. Bush. Attempted to improve the quality of special education programs at the state level by requiring statewide assessments and highly qualified, specially trained professionals to teach students with disabilities. -
Began attending speech therapy during school. Continued until the end of my 3rd grade. Had difficulty pronouncing -r's and -er's.
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Developed a nice relationship with the student and his aid. Received praise from my teacher on my helpfulness and friendliness.
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My teammates and I participated in a camp for children with autism or disabilities. This 3 day camp was very memorable and felt worthwhile for everyone involved. -
Act reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation’s national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. The ESSA focuses on the clear goal of fully preparing all students for success in college and careers. -
Spoke to him many times on what he does for adapted PE and how he likes it. Encouraged me to pursue a PE teaching credential and to look into adapted PE if I was interested. -
Has been great learning to see how to develop lessons and activities that lead to success for all students. Have had memorable experiences when the whole class just seems to click and the results are great to see.
