The Inclusive Class

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Parents may face many challenges when exploring education options in the American  public school  system — especially if they have a child with special needs.  For example, how do parents find an education setting that best fits their child’s specific needs? Will the supports they’re seeking for their child be provided by the school? And if not, how do parents advocate for a more suitable placement? Searching for the right education setting for a child with a disability can be challenging, but it’s most effective with research and understanding a few key advocacy strategies. What Is Inclusive Education? Years of research and experience  tell us that  inclusive education  — the practice of educating children of all abilities in one classroom — is the gold standard. Many  schools , however, still have classrooms where children with  disabilities  are educated separately from the rest of the student population. The  Individuals wit...

Traditionally,  public schools  in America have educated  students with disabilities  separately from those without.  In the past, this meant that students with special needs were sequestered in their own classrooms because educators believed that they were better served away from their typically-developing peers. As awareness of equal rights for the disability community has grown, an emerging body of research has lent support to a new approach to teaching, known as inclusive education.  Inclusive education is reforming the way we engage and teach today’s students. It reflects the diversity of the larger world and recognizes that all children, regardless of ability, deserve equal educational opportunities. The inclusion of students with special needs in general education classrooms is quickly proving to be a highly effective model for  all children. Related:  "What Are the Main Differences Between Inclusion and Special Education Classroom...