In this article, we will discuss the Education for All Children with Disabilities Act, also known as Public Law (PL) 94-142 of 1975. This piece of legislation encompasses many aspects of equal opportunity. in education for children with disabilities, ranging from individualized educational programs, assessments, available technology, resources, placement, curriculum, assessments, and learning environment. We will also evaluate the history of this law, providing an overview of how it became what it is today. In addition to reviewing changes to the law over time, we will discuss the law and its relationship to students with disabilities (regardless of the severity of their disability). Finally, we will examine the implications of the law as it relates to classroom management, teaching, and its impact on students and teachers. DescriptionThe Education for All Children with Disabilities Act (EAHCA or EHA), or public law (PL) 94-142. of 1975 mandated any school receiving federal funds to provide a free and appropriate public education to all children ages five to 21, regardless of emotional or physical disabilities. Public schools were required to evaluate these children and formulate a plan to educate them in a manner comparable to that of their non-disabled peers. PL 94-142 also required an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student with a disability. The program must be based on a multidisciplinary assessment and integrate all related services necessary to help this child. The IEP included short-term and long-term goals for the student. The school had to take steps to ensure that each student's placement in class was as normal as possible, providing a non-restrictive environment (LRE) for the child....... middle of paper ......s/ Teacherstrategies/a/Strategies.htm Assistive Technology Online Training Project. (2005). Laws AT. Retrieved from http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Foundation/Laws/specialed.php#EHA1Casey, Dr. BL (2009). Creating effective classroom management strategies for special education students. Bright center. Retrieved from http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/30787.aspxHowell, A. (1998). Law and exceptional students. University of North Carolina. Retrieved from http://www.unc.edu/~ahowell/exceplaw.html#in%20the%20beginningSproles, H., Panther, EE, & Lanier, JE (1978). PL 94-142 and its impact on the role of the advisor. Personnel & Guidance Journal, 57(4), 210. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Wikipedia. (nd). Education for all children with disabilities. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_for_All_Handicapped_Children_Act