Inclusion
Inclusion is a
term used to describe the ideology that each child, to the maximum
extent appropriate, should be educated in the school and classroom he or
she would otherwise attend. It involves bringing support services to the
child (rather than moving the child to the services) and requires only
that the child will benefit from being in the class (rather than having
to keep up with the other students).
Those who
support full inclusion believe all students, regardless of his or her
disability, should be in a regular classroom/program full time, and all
educational services the child needs should be provided to the child in
the general education classroom.
The Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act does not require inclusion. However, the
law does require that children with disabilities must, to the maximum
extent appropriate, be educated in the least restrictive environment.
IDEA considers the general education classroom to be the least
restrictive environment.
To help you understand all
aspects of inclusion and effectively include students with disabilities
in general education classes where appropriate, CEC has created this
resource. It includes information on instructional strategies for
inclusion as well as CEC policies and resources.
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