Special Education History

By dianaceleste33

  • Lanterman Act, CA

    Formation of regional centers.

  • Elementary and Secondary Acts

    First federal grants to fund education for children with disabilities in state operated or state supported schools and institutions.

  • Rehabilitation Act (section 504)

    First disability civil rights law enacted in the U.S that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that receive financial assistance.

  • Education of All Handicap Children Act

    Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment

  • Family Resource Centers Network of California Founded

    Laws adopted

  • Moved to Sonoma County from the Cnetral Valley

  • American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Civil rights protections to people with disabilities

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Includes transition and assistive technology services. Protects people with disabilities from unequal treatment and exclusion.

  • Planning for CA system of Early Start Family Resource Centers & Statewide Network

    Planning statewide early intervention system for children birth to three

  • My birthday

  • California Early Intervention Services Act

    Family support, establishing the Early Start Family Resource Centers

  • began Kindergarden

  • Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act of 2004

    Aligns closely with IDEA and No Child Left Behind Act, helps ensure equity, accountability, and excellence

  • My brother's birthday

  • Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge

    ASK matrix developed by FRCNCA

  • Office of Special Education Programs Report

    Establishment of a family support services system for young children with disabilities

  • Families Opportunity Act/ Reduction Act of 2005

    Established family to family health information centers in USA

  • High School Graduation

  • Moved to Long Beach