Landmarks

The cases that will be reviewed in this slide have had an impact on the educational system and how all Americans have the right to equal opportunities for education.

IDEA-1990

• For children with disabilities ages 3-21
• Ensures every child an opportunity for free public education
• Children with disabilities will be provided an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Teachers utilize IEP to set goals to prepare students for Independent Living

Title xi-Sex Discrimination-1972

• Protects women's rights
• Programs that receive Federal Ed funding can't discriminate due to gender
• Teachers will receive equal pay as males holding the same position

Javits Gifted & Talented Students Ed Act-1988

• Funded for Gifted and Talented Students
• Build and enhances the abilities of schools to meet the needs of GT students
• Allows teachers the funds to challenge the GT Students.

Title I-1965

• For Minority Populations
• Ensures equal educational opportunities by providing the funding for minority and disadvantaged children
• Teachers meet the educational needs of all students

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act-1973-4

• For students with physical and mental impairments
• Eliminates discrimination based on a students disability
• This act allowed students with a disability free appropriate public education

Lau vs. Nichols-1974

• For non-English speaking students
• Purpose was to determine if schools should provide equal educational opportunities to a non-speaking student with or without help
• The new Master Plan developed allows students to have a translator because it violates students Civil Rights not to be accommodated.
• Regardless of language students will be offered the same education

Teachers should treat all students equally and with respect.

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