Timeline of Special Education History as well as things that mean something to me

By AddieMollybestfriends

  • Jeff Goldblum was born

    Yep.

  • The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    As a part of the "War on Poverty," Lyndon B. Johnson provided federal funding for both primary and secondary schools. Also established a free and reduced lunch program.

  • (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    PARC called for students who have disabilities to be placed in state-run institutions that would focus on their individual education needs.

  • Congressional Investigation of 1972

    The Bureau of Education for the Handicapped found that eight million children required special education services. 3.9 had their educational needs met, 2.5 just had standard education, and 1.75 million weren't in school.

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    President Gerald Ford signed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. All states that accepted money from the Federal government were required to provide equal access to education to students with disabilities.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)

    This act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the workforce. This also helped provide equal opportunity for employment and accommodations.

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990)

    This helped extend special education programs and services. The extension included social work and rehabilitation. There also became a due process in education.

  • No Child Left Behind Act (2001)

    This act helped provide early intervention reading programs. This made highly qualified teachers and increased accountability in schools.

  • Barbie Fairytopia

    I watched this movie 2-3 times a day for a week when I was 7.

  • Rhett and Link's first YouTube video

    They went here and they are important.

  • David After the Dentist

    Comedic Gold.

  • Rhett and Link make their first Good Mythical Morning video

    This was the start of my happiness and childhood nostalgia.

  • Every Student Succeeds Act (2015)

    This act gives more control to the states when it comes to standardized testing. There is also bullying prevention plans.