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Topical Link Collections / Inclusion

While the term “inclusion” has not been formally defined in IDEA 2004, courts and advocates agree that the intent of the law is to engage students with disabilities in relationships with their peers to the largest degree possible, and to separate students with disabilities from their peers to the least degree necessary. Data related to the placement of students is reported under Indicator B5, Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in the Annual Performance Report.

Overview

There are several areas that must be addressed if inclusion is to be successful. Please see our collections of Assessment, Behavior, and SPP for additional relevant information and resources.

Improvement Strategies and Evidence-based Practice

Many publications offer recommendations about appropriate practices to encourage inclusion of all learners within the general education setting at all levels, from early childhood to postsecondary programs.

Research

There is a large research base on inclusion of students with disabilities in general education, throughout their school careers. All of the following papers are freely accessible online.