Policy Analysis: Controversial Issues Surrounding Inclusion

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Policy Analysis Report Controversial Issues Surrounding Inclusion Elizabeth Pettus January 2011 Policy Analysis Report ______________________________________________________________________________ Policy Statement: Controversial Issues Surrounding Inclusion Summary of the Issue More than three decades have passed since Public Law 94-142 was enacted and its transition to Individual with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) 2004, the concept of Inclusion is still making headlines across the country from advocates from all sides of the issues. Background Few issues in education spawn further conversation, mystification, or hesitation than the topic of inclusion. It is an issue that has outspoken advocates on all sides, because…show more content…
 Inclusion was instituted so that all children would benefit from the opportunities and responsibilities that are available to every student and that students are full members of the school community   Place special needs children in a least restrictive environment (LRE). To increase individual achievement, raise standards, improve self-identify, and foster strong relationships. Inclusion vs. Mainstreaming or Integration Inclusion is not the same as mainstreaming or integration. Mainstream focuses on moving students from special education classroom setting into regular education classroom with their peers. Integration on the other hand is designed to provide part-time inclusion where the student is not a full member of the classroom community (National Institute for Urban…show more content…
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