Chapter 1 by italia talley https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc Exceptionality and Special Education en-us 2018-09-18 16:43:37 UTC 2025-11-14 16:25:53 UTC hello@padlet.com What legislation and litigation have affected special education? italiatalley https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027429 -The primary federal law affecting special education is IDEA.
-ADA, which prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities is employment or through communications.
-No Child Left Behind Act
-Lawsuits have added accountability and a new interpretation of application of the law.]]> 2018-09-18 16:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027429 What is the educational definition of exceptional learners? italiatalley https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027430 Exceptional learners are those who require special education services to reach their full potential. Although these individuals may have disabilities, they may not require special education services. ]]> 2018-09-18 16:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027430 What are the history and origins of special education? italiatalley https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027433 -Special education became common in institutions and in major cities' public education system in the 19th century. 
-Physicians and psychologists played important roles in the early formation of special education.
-The CEC and many important parent and professional organizations were formed in the 20th century. ]]> 2018-09-18 16:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027433 What is the definition of special education? italiatalley https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027434 -Special education means specially designed instruction that meets the unusual needs of an exceptional student. It may include special materials, teaching techniques, or equipment. 
-The trend is toward placement in environments closest to the general education classroom in format, especially for younger children.]]> 2018-09-18 16:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027434 What is the prevalence of exceptional learners? italiatalley https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027436 -About 1 student in every 10 is identifies as exceptional for special education purposes. 
-Some of the categories of disability are considered high incidence because they are found more frequently than others.]]> 2018-09-18 16:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027436 How can we get oriented to exceptionality and special education? italiatalley https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027438 -Understanding that special education involves similar and very different situations. 
-Parents and students become optimistic towards better treatment and educational opportunities, medical breakthroughs, and preventions. 
- Understanding that a disability is an inability to do something that most people can, while a handicap is a limitation that is imposed on someone. ]]> 2018-09-18 16:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/italiatalley/6lqirwq0nmxc/wish/283027438