Straight talk on Inclusion: What is Inclusive Education?
April 20, 11:22 PM Rockville Special Needs Kids Examiner Shameen Anthanio-Williams
Published by Examiner.com, Washington DC
If you are a parent of a disabled child, then it is likely you have had discussions on Inclusion. There are some parents who feel that Inclusive Education is the right answer for every child, while others feel it may only meet the needs of some children. Having a solid understanding of what an inclusive educational program entails will not only help substantiate your opinion about the subject, but it will open your eyes to a broader register of opportunities for your child’s education program.
First, Inclusion is not a legal term that can be found in existing federal laws, or regulations regarding special education. It is a derivative of 20 USC Code 1412(a) (5) and 34 CFR 300.114 which defines Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The following are excerpts from both citations:…
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