Special Education a Look at the History - 1279 Words

Special Education: A Look at the History Tracy Len Baier November 23, 2011 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to address the historical landmarks and legislation that have formed and created our current special education system. We will take a journey from the start of public education and its exclusion of special needs students to the current push for inclusion of all students learning within a general education classroom. The author will also share some of the pros and cons of current educational legislation with regard to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and how it will effect special education in the future. The past and present attitudes of the public, with regard†¦show more content†¦In 2001, the Legislature passed No Child Left Behind (NCLB) that established the requirement for all schools to use highly qualified teachers and appropriate curriculum that would allow for all students to be competent in all subject areas. This legislation also establishes requirements for schools and states t hat if schools cannot meet minimum educational progress then they will be subject to restructuring. Educational opportunities for special education students have improved greatly over the past fifty years, and should continue to grow in the years to come. The individual lawsuits filed established precedence for the rights of students with disabilities and federal legislation established specific guidelines and educational opportunities that were not available before. IDEA let parents participate in the direction of their children’s educations by allowing them to be included in all meetings and allowing them to request services and testing. One of the biggest changes in the educational process of special education is the aspect of inclusion. Previously special education students were placed in self-contained classes away from the general population of students. 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