This timeline outlines the most important laws and legislation concerning Special Education and individuals with disabilities in the US.

I-Clicker Questions:

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was renamed to:

a. Section 504

b. Americans with Disabilities Act

c. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Title VI:

a. Was a lawsuit in which a decision was made that students with disabilities deserved free, appropriate public education

b. Was a foot in the door for disability rights movements

c.Required more accountability for students with disabilities

IDEA was reauthorized how many times after its creation?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

References:

"History of Special Education." Brain Training - LearningRx. 2012. Web. 25 Jan. 2012. .

Peterson, John. "Timeline of Special Education History." Special Education History. 2007. Web. 25 Jan. 2012. .