IP 4.1 Special Education History and Legislation

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Before the 1800s, what was the status of education for students with disabilities?

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They had no legal right to an education and were often kept at home or sent to institutions.

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Who founded the first special education school in the United States in 1817?

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William Gallaudet

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What was a major issue with the first special education school?

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It segregated students with disabilities from society

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Which movement in the 1960s helped promote the Disability Rights Movement? Options: Civil Rights Movement, Women’s Rights Movement, Labor Rights Movement, Environmental Movement

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Civil Rights Movement

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What law requires that every child with a disability affecting their education must have an IEP?

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Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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According to the IDEA, how often must a student’s eligibility for special education services be renewed?

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Every three years

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What is the goal of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

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To educate students with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers as much as possible.

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What was the significance of the Timothy vs. Rochester School District case in 1980?

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It ensured that all children, regardless of the severity of their disability, must receive an appropriate education.

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What did the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provide?

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Job opportunities, public transportation access, and protection from discrimination

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Before the 1800s, students with disabilities had no legal right to an education and were either kept at home or sent to __________.

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institutions