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Conclusion

History of Special Education

References

Mary Bujaci

The purpose of showing some key events in the history of special education helps to understand how much has changed throughout the years. It also helps to understand that special education is not a separate entity from the classroom. All students have the potential to learn. Support is needed from the parents, teachers, school and community to help all students learn to the best of their ability. The legislation provides support for these individuals. It is up to us as a community to work together and plan and use different strategies for the benefit of the students. It is time to let go of limiting beliefs for children with disabilities and instead plan and organize strategies to help them grow and be the best individuals they can. It is with your support that this can be possible.

Gargiulo, R. (2015). Special education in contemporary society (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database

Friend, M., & Bursuck, W. (2015). Including students with special needs: A practical guide for classroom teachers (7th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database

Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments (ADAA), 2008

This was influential in protecting individuals with disabilities to a greater extent. It helped to "expand statutory interpretation of a disability while affording individuals with disabilities greater protections. (Gargiulo, R. 2015) This event was really significant as it gave more protection to individuals with disabilities. It helped these individuals to have additional support for their needs. This has changed the view of individuals with disabilities and society's view of disabilities.

Oberti vs. Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District, 1992

Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments, 1986

No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), 2001

Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 1975

Mills vs. Board of Education District of Columbia, 1972

This was a federal law and "major educational reform effort focusing on academic achievement of students and qualifications of teachers." (Gargiulo, R. 2015) This provided federal funding for programs to support the schools. This funding helped establish more resources and support for teachers to provide education for all students. It also provides choices for parents and which schools they want their children to attend. It also required states to establish standards to hold each school accountable for themselves. This was a big impact as previously schools were funded only by the state.

This was the initial stages of creating a least restrictive environment for students with disabilities. This means that students with disabilities are included in the general education classroom. It states "pupil cannot be excluded from a general education classroom solely because curriculum, services, or other practices would require modifications." (Gargiulo, R. 2015) This created environments where the general education and special education teacher work collaboratively to support the students.

This Act help achieve "services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs have significantly increased." (Gargiulo, R. 2015) The schools started to be more aware of the need to provide support for ages 3-5, before they begin school. This legislation helped provide support for these children. This law promotes parents and professionals to work together to support the children with special needs.

The passage of this Act "permits states to use the term developmentally delayed when discussing young children with disabilities." (Gargiulo R. 2015) This is the bill of rights for students with exceptionalities and their parents. This affected all states and protected them from discrimination. It changed the language for students with special needs and provided programs to ensure students were provided with an education that meets their needs and strategies to help the school provide the education. This also included strategies to properly evaluate students in need and how teachers, parents, and the school can work together developing a learning plan for the students.

This was a great stride to achieve rights to educate all children with disabilities. "Students have a right to a "constructive education" matched to their needs, including specialized education." (Gargiulo, R. 2015) This stated that the state must allow all students with disabilities a right to education. This was all inclusive decision that schools must provide the education and it will not be limited financially. The schools must find a way to provide the education to all students with any disability.

This prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. This helped the students when they are in school and also when they leave. This was key in helping to understand that students will have needs in the classroom but they will also need support after they are out of school. This law supports all individuals with disabilities. This significantly changed society's view of individuals with disabilities. It helped to understand the all individuals should be treated and granted the same rights regardless of their disability.

Introduction

History of Special Education

Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas 1954

Mary Bujaci

SPE/514 Survey of Special Populations

June 27, 2016

Dr. Imani Akin

This initial legislation set the tone for establishing rights for students with disabilities. The outcome allowed for all students with disabilities an equal opportunity for education. Children with disabilities prior to this were often placed in institutions and not allowed to be educated or involved in the classroom.

The history of Special Education is important to understand as it has changed significantly over the years. "25 years ago services for children younger than 6 were virtually unheard of now one million children younger than six receive some type of intervention or special education." (Gargiulo, R. 2015) Litigation and legistlation has aided in the development of special education. These influences have impacted how special education is perceived and incorporated into individual classroom environments.

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