Learning

Special Education Timeline

By Egillis
  • Gallaudet

    Gallaudet

    First American residential school for
    students who were deaf
  • Howe

    Howe

    First residential school for students who
    were blind
  • Itard and Seguin

    Itard and Seguin

    Systematic educative procedures for
    the hardest to teach children
  • Council for Exceptional  Children founded by  Ferrell and other teachers

    Council for Exceptional Children founded by Ferrell and other teachers

    Council for Exceptional
    Children founded by
    Ferrell and other teachers
  • Organization of parent  groups

    Organization of parent groups

    Provide support, information, and
    structure for obtaining resources
  • Normalization and  deinstitutionalization

    Normalization and deinstitutionalization

    Breaking down barriers to participation
    in society
  • Other organizations, such  as Special Olympics  (Shriver)

    Other organizations, such as Special Olympics (Shriver)

    Advocacy for caring and fair treatment of
    individuals with disabilities
  • Inclusion

    Inclusion

    Integration of students with disabilities
    into general education classrooms
  • Education for All  Handicapped Children Act,  P L 94-142

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act, P L 94-142

    The original Act and its
    amendments ensure that all children
    and youths with disabilities have a
    right to free, appropriate, public
    education
  • Individuals with Disabilities  Education Act (I D E A)

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I D E A)

    The original Act and its
    amendments ensure that all children
    and youths with disabilities have a
    right to free, appropriate, public
    education
  • Americans with Disabilities  Act (A D A)

    Americans with Disabilities Act (A D A)

    Ensures the right to
    nondiscriminatory treatment in other
    aspects of life; a civil rights law
  • No Child Left Behind Act  (N C L B)

    No Child Left Behind Act (N C L B)

    “Standards-based” reform,
    consequences to special ed.
  • Individuals with Disabilities  Education Improvement  Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

    The original Act and its
    amendments ensure that all children
    and youths with disabilities have a
    right to free, appropriate, public
    education