CARE’s team includes leaders in the field of inclusive education in helping with systems change to providing technical assistance and support throughout the US (and the world).

What is Inclusive Education?

It is a philosophy and approach, where:

• All students are educated in the general education classroom to the greatest extent appropriate
• Where expectations are high
• Instruction is standards-based
• The curriculum is the general education curriculum
• Individualized supports are available when needed
• Decisions are made on the basis of student needs and not labels and places

Why Inclusive Education?

• National Longitudinal Transition Study (2006) showed that more time in General Education classes was positively correlated with:
  • higher scores on standardized tests of math and reading
  • fewer referrals for disruptive behavior
  • fewer absences
• No studies since the 1970s have shown an academic advantage for students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities educated in separate settings (Falvey, 2004)
   

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