Special Education Law Newsletter Article

In a 500-750-word article for an elementary school parent newsletter, summarize the history of special education law, highlighting important judicial decisions.

Include the following in your article:

1. Describe a brief history of special education before the 1970's and from the 1970's to present day.
2. Describe key judicial decisions related to the development of special education laws.
3. Identify and describe basic principles of the IDEA related to free appropriate public education and least restrictive environment.
4. Identify and describe 3-4 recommended resources to stay up-to-date with current legal trends in special education. 

Use a minimum of three outside scholarly sources to support your article.