Historical Perspectives and Current Practices

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal financial agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance in federal employment, and in the employment practices of federal contractors,

Congress enacted the Education for All Handicapped Children Act to support states and localities in protecting the rights of children with disabilities.

This civil rights law was put in place to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. The purpose of this law is to make sure that those with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ensures that students with disabilities are provided with free appropriate public education that is tailored to their individual needs. The goal of IDEA is to provide children with disabilities the same opportunity for education as students who do not have disabilities.

A document under state law that developed for each individual child that has a disability in a public school setting. These are meant to ensure that students receive an appropriate placement, not only in special education classrooms or special schools but to also be allowed a chance to participate in regular school classrooms as much as possible.

In 2001, the No Child Left Behind held schools accountable for student outcomes. This federal law provides funding for extra educational assistance for children who come from poor homes in return for the improvements in their academic progress.

In 2009, common core was introduced into the education system. The Common Core state standards are a set of expectations for skill sets students need in math and English at each grade level so they are prepared to succeed in college, their career, and life.

I believe in the future, there will be new methods for teaching those with disabilities.