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In 1922, Farrell and a group of other special educators from across the United States and Canada founded the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), which is still the primary professional organization of special educators. -
This law is important because it ensures free education among all students regardless of disability. -
The Court’s decision was that appropriate education for a deaf child with a disability does not necessarily mean education that will produce the maximum possible achievement. -
This law prohibits discrimination based on disability. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act was amended into the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (IDEA) -
Amended Again but did not change the name. -
This act attempted to improve academic performance of all students. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was reauthorized into Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).
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It requires an educational program reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child’s circumstances.
