Special ed

History of Special Education

By jelmi001

  • The Arc

    The Arc
    The first advocacy groups to fight for quality special education were made up of parents whose children were marginalized. The Arc has served as a means of support for both parents and children alike dealing with special needs. All through federal legislation progress was being made.

  • Brown vs. Board of education

    Brown vs. Board of education
    This court case to influence special education ended up addressing racial segregation. In Brown v. Board of Education , it was decided that segregation on the basis of race violated equal educational opportunity. Which is one step toward inclusivity.

  • Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act

    Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act
    This was the first official legislation act to address children with disabilities exclusively. This was a fight for their right to education. All of the funds went to early education programs and preschools.

  • Section 504

    Section 504
    This act includes not only school age children but adults as well. Section 504 stands against exclusion of students from programs because of lack of services. It protects students who are not eligible for services through IDEA yet still have some physical or mental impairments.

  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    Rehabilitation Act of 1973
    The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 guaranteed civil rights to all disabled people and required accommodations for disabled students in schools.This was one of the fundamental decisions that has molded our society to what we know it to be today. A pivotal stepping stone.

  • Innovation of IDEA

    Innovation of IDEA
    IDEA enforces the implications of individual education plans, or IEPs, for all special education students. This is because children have varying needs and levels of learning. IDEA ensures an effective education.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMndYNEGFA

  • No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

    No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
    This Act increases the role of the federal government and guarantees a quality of public education for all children in the United States. By increasing funding as well as taking innovative steps to keep schools accountable for their students' progress. They are able to accomplish this by standardized testing and utilize new resources.

  • Assistive Technology Act

    Assistive Technology Act
    Awareness and access to assistive technologies (AT). This Act set out to provide children with disabilities assistive technologies to increase independent participation in not only education, but many aspects of life. Levels vary from low tech, medium tech, and high tech.

  • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

    Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
    There are over 27,000 CEC members around the world. This includes college students studying to be teachers, current teachers, professors, parents, and others working with children and adults with disabilities. They share ideas and brainstorm ways to help their cause.

  • Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)

    Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)
    This group of special education advocates have a 2020 conference coming up. They provide free online resources for students with disabilities. Truly a moving cause.
    https://council-for-learning-disabilities.org/