The History of Special Education: Lessons from the Past, Implications for the Future

Author(s)

Lucinda S. Spaulding, Liberty UniversityFollow
Deanna L. Keith Dr., Liberty UniversityFollow

Publication Date

11-4-2010

Document Type

Presentation

Disciplines

Education

Comments

Presented at the Annual National Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) in St. Louis, MO.

Abstract

We identify three eras in the history of special education: Early Reform (1800 – 1870), Stagnation and Regression (1870-1950), and Contemporary Reform (1950 – present). Next we examine parallels between eras and consider implications for people with disabilities today, highlighting the importance of the systematic study of historical perspectives in preparation programs for special educators.

Recommended Citation

Spaulding, Lucinda S. and Keith, Deanna L. Dr., "The History of Special Education: Lessons from the Past, Implications for the Future" (2010). Faculty Publications and Presentations. 158.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/educ_fac_pubs/158