In your Capstone document you need to describe the role each of these played in the shaping of improved services for children with disabilities. Explain how knowledge of these court cases and acts can enhance your ability to provide services for and meet the needs of students with disabilities.Also address how your research through these event has improved your ability to understand what best practices skills you can develop in response to these changes.

• The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (April 9, 1965)
• Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (October 8, 1971)