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First school for disabled children opened
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opened, provided primary instruction and "moral training"
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only university of its kind, first college for disabled people
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made up of parents of marginalized children
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88 parental advocacy groups had been formed, fighting for equal education for their children
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was meant to end racial segregation in schools, but was also a huge win for special education
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provided funding for schools, amendment in 1966 added funding solely for students with disabilities
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Guaranteed civil rights to all disabled people and required accommodations for disabled students in schools
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Guaranteed and enforced the right of children with disabilities to receive a free, appropriate education.
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required that students who fit the requirements for special education programs must be provided with individualized instruction to meet their specific needs.
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added that autism and traumatic brain injuries were an eligible disability category for the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.
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Revisions were made, became known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which introduced the use of individual education plans, or IEPs, for all special education students.
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Improved the academic achievement for the financially disadvantaged so all children could go to school
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was revised - focused national attention on improving the academic achievement for public schools to ensure that all students are proficient in reading and math
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school districts are no longer required to wait until a child falls behind a grade level or needs to be held back to intervene and help
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At age 3 I was able to read kindergarten-1st grade level books.
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I developed a 12th grade reading level by age 5, but allowed to start reading at this level at age 6
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Almost didn't get to graduate as I was suffering from major depression and suicidal tendencies. Was supposed to graduate early, but ended up graduating on time.
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Amid the pandemic, I was able to graduate
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Got my bachelors, then a few months later started my masters and my teaching credential program.
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