Joan Lucas Holyfield
AED/204
July 19, 2013
Instructor: Jamie Handling
Equal Inclusion Case Law
BROWN VS. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Although this case does not directly apply to those with disabilities, it did help set a precedent with regards to the treatment of individuals in a school setting. As future teachers, we are required by law to treat all children with the same dignity and respect. That would also include those with mental or physical disabilities that may be in the school system. Not only is it required, but in order to have a positive classroom, we must put aside our own prejudices to help all of our students to be productive members of society. We also have to make sure that the children in our classrooms show each other respect. PARC VS. THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA In this class-action suit, it emphasized the …show more content…
BOARD OF EDUCATION In another class-action suit, teachers are now to only put children in special classes after they have been tested to see if they need to be in that class. They have to follow certain procedures in order to put children in these classes. SECTION 504 OF PUBLIC LAW 93-112 With this law in place, no child with disabilities can be denied a chance to participate in activities solely based on disabilities. Accommodations must be made to allow the child to participate. Neither teacher or Faculty can stop a child from being in a particular sport, unless it has been proven that even with accommodations made, the child would not be able to participate fully. PUBLIC LAW 94-142 This law helps teachers to provide and Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student with disabilities, according to their disability. It also allows the parent to have a greater share in the educating of their children. Teachers also have to have a non-biased view when implementing any types of evaluations given to the children. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT