History of the Panama Canal. 1  From 1819, Panama was part of the federation and country of Colombia but when Colombia rejected United States plans to build a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, the U.S. supported a revolution that led to the independence of Panama in 1903.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the nationâs special education law. with varying degrees of disability who participate in special education. (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). provisions to ensure the provision of FAPE.
The story of Special Education begins in the early part of the 20th Century. Parents formed advocacy groups to help bring the educational needs of children with disabilities to the public eye. These groups gained momentum mid-century. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy created the Presidentâs Panel on Mental Retardation. The panelâs recommendations included federal aid to states.