Overview: Knowing the history of special education involves reviewing multiple laws and landmark cases. This will help you have a better understanding of the progress and process that led us to The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Education Act (IDEIA). Formally known as The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) in 1975, now named IDEIA, this act supported children with special needs that were denied adequate schooling and equal educational opportunities. You will explore basic federal laws that continue to impact educational programs of children with special needs.

First, choose a public law or a landmark case from the list below that has impacted special education and/or exceptional students:

Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, Kansas)

Sheff v. O'Neil (CT)

Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Larry P v. Riles

Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley

Daniel R. R. v. State Board of Education

Honig v. Doe

Board of Education in Sacramento, CA v. Holland

PL 94-142/ IDEA/IDEIA

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Special Education Act

Then, write reflection that includes the following:

1. The information of the case/law, including the name, PL#, title of law/landmark case, and year it became a law. CHS 208 - Teaching Exceptional Learners Unit 1 Assignment Forum: Public Law Reflection

2. A brief summary of the law/court case describing the plaintiffs and defendants, reason for the lawsuit, and the outcome of the case.

3. Analyze the public law/landmark case, including specific and convincing examples connecting the impact of the law on special education today. Include at least two (2) specific and convincing examples.

4. Your personal reflection on the law and its importance on the inclusion of all children. Include details from the text, resources, and personal and/or professional experiences