Special Education Day
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- November
- 29
Back in 1975, President Gerald Ford passed the first federal special-education law in response to discriminatory treatment by public education agencies against students with disabilities. This legislation later became the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA as it is commonly called.
Now tomorrow marks the 32nd annual Special Education Day in the United States.
I know there are many special-education advocates and parents on this board, and so I want to take this opportunity to recognize the work you do for these children. In my years covering special education, I have come to share in many success stories, but also have seen a fair share of struggles. At the heart of each case, however, are amazing children. And I wish them nothing but the best, now and always.
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on Thursday, November 29th, 2007 at 2:30 pm by Diana Costello.
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As a parent of children with Learning “differences” I want to thank every Special Ed teacher, Therapist, Psycologist and committe member for the terricjob they do each day. The children are also the hardest working individuals you will find any where. Every day is a struggle and every day they meet challenges to overcome their disabilities. Thanks for bringing this special day to our attention.