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The History of Special Education

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act
    https://www.cec.sped.org/Policy-and-Advocacy/Current-Sped-Gifted-Issues/Elementary-and-Secondary-Education-Act
    It applies to children who are in need support of benefiting from public Schools. Initiatives for low income families.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Act

    Vocational Rehabilitation Act
    Handicapped and appropriate education; was put in place to correct the problem of discrimination against people with disabilities.
  • Educational Amendments Act

    Educational Amendments Act
    It is a state funding for students with disabilities and for students that are highly achieved, process the right for children and their families.
  • Education for all Handicapped Children Act

    Education for all Handicapped Children Act
    It’s a least restrictive environment. Assured a free applicable public education for students with disabilities. It also includes students with IEPs; Ages (5-18)
  • Education for all Handicapped Children Act Amendments

    Education for all Handicapped Children Act Amendments
    This act shows that there is given early intervention for those with disability to toddlers of ages birth through 2 years old. Free and acceptable education for ages (3-5).
  • Individuals with Disiability Education Act

    Individuals with Disiability Education Act
    Regardless of the student’s ability, the IDEA states that children with disabilities are eligible for a free public education. The IDEA also requires transition services and planning.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Americans with Disabilities Act
    George W. Bush was the one to sign this law (ADA). This law had mandatory access in public transportation, communication and in several other public lives. This law also includes AIDS as a disability.
  • Changes to IDEA

    Changes to IDEA
    President Clinton signed this law for students with disabilities to receive the services they needed. This law developed IEP’s to help students improve educational results, educating students in the same age group that are nondisabled.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0--2nhsDorg
    This law was known for Elementary and secondary education act of 1965. Increases greater flexibility for states, school districts, and schools. It also implements early reading interventions.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Improvment Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Improvment Act
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMndYNEGFA The education of all Handicapped children. Provides a least restrictive environment with disabilities must be educated in the same setting most likely the same age peers without disability where a student can be successful with support. This law ensures free and appropriate education.