Special Education Timeline

  • The Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons

    The Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons
    The first schooled opened for people who were deaf.
  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education
    There was going to be no more racial segregation happening in the schools.
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
    All of the students are ensured to be provided with quality education.
  • PARC and Mills

    PARC and Mills
    Free education is provided for all students no matter your disabilities you may have.
  • Congressional Investigation

    They were investigating how many students with disabilities were not being given with the education they needed.
  • Rehabilitation Act

    Rehabilitation Act
    All people with disabilities should be accepted and they allowed to have federal financial assistance.
    (Video link: https://study.com/academy/lesson/rehabilitation-act-section-504-accommodations-regulations.html)
  • Public Law 94-142: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Public Law 94-142: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
    Public schools are now required to provide education to all students with disabilities.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
    There is no discrimination against people with disabilities.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    No child is left behind in their education journey.
    (Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0--2nhsDorg)
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
    The students with disabilities will get the right education for their specific needs.
  • Every Student Succeeds Act

    Every Student Succeeds Act
    All public school students will get the best quality information that they can.