Module 1: History of Special Education and Inclusive Education Timetoast Timeline
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The American School for the Deaf was founded in Hartford, Connecticut by Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. It was the first permanent school for deaf students in the United States. This school showed that students with disabilities could learn when given proper education.
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The Perkins School for the Blind opened in Massachusetts to educate students who were blind. It was one of the first schools in the U.S. created for students with disabilities. This helped start formal special education.
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The Supreme Court ruled that separate schools are unequal. Although the case focused on race, it later helped students with disabilities. It supported the idea that all children deserve equal access to education.
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Section 504 is a civil rights law that protects students with disabilities from discrimination. It requires schools to provide accommodations so students can participate in general education. This law helped students with disabilities learn in regular classrooms. https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/section-504?utm_source
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This law required public schools to educate students with disabilities. It also created Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This law made sure students with disabilities had equal access to education.
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The inclusion movement encouraged teaching students with disabilities in general education classrooms. It focused on keeping students in regular schools instead of separating them. This helped improve learning and social skills.
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The ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination in schools, jobs, and public spaces. It ensures equal access to buildings and services. This law supports inclusion and equal opportunity.
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IDEA gives students with disabilities the right to a free appropriate public education. It requires that students be taught in the least restrictive environment when possible. This means students should learn with non-disabled peers whenever they can. https://youtu.be/sJ2KlmG5OV0?si=y_jPlT8zuj5v_rBq
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This law required schools to include students with disabilities in testing. Schools had to show progress for all students. It made schools more responsible for special education outcomes.
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IDEA was updated to improve how students with disabilities are taught. It focused on early help and using research-based instruction. This improved support for students in schools.