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Council for Exceptional Children
Council for Exceptional Children works to inform parents, teachers, and administration about the education of individuals with disabilities. It is dedicated to helping improve the education for all disabled people by advocating policies, educating the public, and setting professional standards. -
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The History of Special Education
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Brown V. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court in Brown V. Board of Education of Topeka ruled that seperate schools for black and white children are unequal and unconstitutional.This landmark decision highlights the U.S. Supreme Courts role in affecting changes in national and social policy.
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Rehabilitation Act was passed
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. Section 504 forbids organizations and employees from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services. -
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act was signed into law by President Gerald Ford as an amendment of the Education for All Handicapped Act of 1974. (also known as Public Law 94-142). This law required free, appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment.This act was later renamed The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) -
Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities
Founded by Pete and Carrie Rozell. The orgnization provided leadership, public awareness and grants to support research and innovative practices in learning disabilities. -
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilites expanded its mission and scope of work, and changed its name to the National Center for Learning Disabilities.The mission was to improve the lives of all people with learning and attention issues. Our mission envisions a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
'http://www.help4adhd.org/en/education/rights/idea' >The Individuals with Disability Education Act</a> This replaced the Education of the Handicapped Act. IDEA states that children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education regardless of ability. IDEA also strives not only to grant equal access to students with disabilities, but also to provide additional special education services and procedural safeguards. -
The Americans with Disabilites Act
George W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).It provided comprehensive civil rights protection for people with disabilites. It mandated access in public transportation, communication, and in other areas of public life. -
Changes to IDEA
President Clinton signed amendments to the Act that focused on improving the education of children with disabilities by identifying children with disabilites before they enter school and provide services. Develop IEP's that focus on improving educational results, educating children with disabilities with their nondisabled peers, setting higher expectations for students with disabilities and ensuring that schools are held accountable and fostering partnerships between parents and schools. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act was the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). ESEA has been reauthorized seven times, most recently in 2002. This Act increases the role of the federal government in guarnteeing the quality of public education for all children in the United Stated, with an emphasis on increased funding, and new measures to hold schools accountable for their students' progress and in the role of standarized testing.
