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First School for the Deaf Opens in Connecticut
Rev. Thomas Gallaudet, Dr. Mason Cogswell, and Laurent Clerc implemented the first school for the deaf in 1817 in Hartford, Connecticut. -
First School for Blind Children Opens in the United States
Samuel Gridley Howe founded the school in Massachusetts. Today, the school is named Perkins School for the Blind. -
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is Formed
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. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Ruling that segregation violated equal educational opportunity. Established an understanding that all people deserve equal access to an adequate public education -
States Begin Starting Their Own Special Education Programs
States across the country begin planning, developing, and implementing programs for special education. -
Amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Provides federal funds for public education for students with disabilities. -
Congressional Investigation of 1972
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. -
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia 1972
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. -
The Rehabilitation Act
Clearly states that people with disabilities could not be denied benefits from any program receiving federal funds. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act is Signed into Law.
Federal law that requires public schools to provide appropriate educational services for all children with disabilities between ages 3 and 21. -
EAHCA Final Federal Regulations (1977)
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. -
Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
Court ruling states that students who qualify for special education programs must be provided with individualized instruction to meet their specific needs. -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990
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. -
The No Child Left Behind Act
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. -
Begin Speech Therapy in 1st Grade
Began attending speech therapy during school. Continued until the end of my 3rd grade. Had difficulty pronouncing -r's and -er's. -
Sit Next to a Student with Autism during my 3rd Grade School Year
Developed a nice relationship with the student and his aid. Received praise from my teacher on my helpfulness and friendliness. -
Volunteer in High School for a Basketball Camp That Included Children with Autism
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. -
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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. -
Learn My College Volleyball Coach Teaches Adapted Physical Education
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. -
Currently Student Teaching Multiple Students with A Disability
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.