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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.

Least Restrictive Environment, Mainstreaming, and Inclusion
The terms least restrictive environment, inclusion, and mainstreaming are often used interchangeably. They are not, however, synonymous concepts. This article, an excerpt from The Law and Special Education, by M.L. Yell, 2006 edition, presents the legal requirements and outcomes of several relevant court cases.
The Least Restrictive Environment Mandate: How Has It Been Defined by the Courts?
This ERIC digest presents an overview of several important legal cases that have helped to shape the concept of "least restrictive environment".
What is inclusion and how does it relate to LRE?
This FAQ in a parent guide on LRE from the New York LRE Coalition discusses the similarities and differences of the concepts of Least Restrictive Environment and Inclusion.

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