Case Basics
What was the main issue in Mills v. Board of Education?
Discrimination against students with disabilities being denied public education.
Who was the judge in the Mills case?
Judge Joseph Waddy.
What major change did the case bring for all children?
Access to free public education.
What must teachers do for all students, regardless of ability?
Provide access to education and include them in lessons.
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Where did the Mills v. Board of Education case take place?
District of Columbia.
What did the court rule schools could NOT do?Exclude students with disabilities from public education.
Exclude students with disabilities from public education.
What did the ruling encourage schools to create?
Special education programs and support staff.
What document outlines a student’s goals and support needs?
The IEP.
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What type of lawsuit was filed in this case?
A class action lawsuit.
What right did families gain from the court’s decision?
The right to due process (notice and hearing before services are denied or changed)
What is one way schools became more inclusive after the case?
Including students with disabilities in regular classrooms.
Why must general education teachers collaborate with special education staff?
To support student learning and meet individual needs.
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What was the main reason the students could not attend private schools?
Their economic status.
What were schools ordered to provide each child?
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
What document became central to planning for students with disabilities?
The Individualized Education Program (IEP).
What does “differentiated instruction” mean?
Adapting lessons and assessments so all students can learn.
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What two major cases laid the groundwork for IDEA?
Mills v. Board of Education and PARC v. Pennsylvania (1971).
How did this case influence future federal laws?
It led to the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (later IDEA).
What broader educational philosophy grew from the case?
Inclusion and fairness as part of good teaching practice.
How does Mills v. Board of Education shape modern teaching ethics?
It emphasizes legal, ethical, and moral responsibility for inclusion.
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