The History of Special Education and Inclusion Education

By Cassidy Dorway

  • Mills V. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    Mills V. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
    This ruling extended the rights of special education to children of all disabilities. Decided that no child can be refused a public education because of any disability. Also stated that students need to be given proper accommodations for public school.

  • Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Children V. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Children V. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
    The court stated that children 6-21 with disabilities are guaranteed special education. It was the first law suit for the right to education.
    https://www.pubintlaw.org/cases-and-projects/pennsylvania-association-for-retarded-citizens-parc-v-commonwealth-of-pennsylvania/

  • The Rehabilitation Act

    The Rehabilitation Act
    This act guaranteed civil rights for disabled individuals and provided much more access. It also banned discrimination because of disability in programs that are federal agencies.

  • Education for All Handicapped Children (later IDEA)

    Education for All Handicapped Children (later IDEA)
    This act requires free and appropriate education for students with disabilities, requires an IEP for students, and gives a definition for the Least Restrictive Environment.
    https://youtu.be/usFuT2DAhw8

  • Least Restrictive Environment was Established

    Least Restrictive Environment was Established
    LRE was established and first used in Education for All Handicapped Children Act. LRE's purpose is for children with disabilities to be in the same class as their non-disabled peers as much as possible.

  • The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH)

    The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH)
    TASH is an organization that is a leader in advocacy for disability and human rights. They also provide information and resources to parents, families, and other advocates. TASH helps create opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities.

  • Honig V. Doe

    Honig V. Doe
    Due to this case the court ruled that children with disabilities can not be expelled because of a behavior related to their disability.
    https://usedulaw.com/336-honig-v-doe.html

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments
    These amendments to IDEA expanded services and provisions for students to have due process and confidentiality. It also required transition services to be provided to students as well as bilingual education for those who need it.

  • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

    Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
    CEC is a professional organization that is committed to improving the success of children that have disabilities or gifts. They work with legislators to create programs and policies to help students from diverse backgrounds receive special education, assessments, and effective interventions.
    https://exceptionalchildren.org/about-us

  • National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)

    National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
    NASET was founded by teachers and is devoted to giving as much support and assistance possible to current and upcoming teachers in special education. They are committed to ensuring children with special needs get the best education possible and promote professional excellence to meet this goal.