Chelie, from Raintree replied:
I believe there are many benefits of inclusion. Children receiving special education services are able to learn in a "least restrictive environment". They have more opportunities to learn than in a self-contained or mainstreamed program, because as members of a classroom they learn from their peers. Peers in inclusive classrooms learn to accept each other for the sameness and differences we all have. All of the children benefit from the added support of special education staff. Professionals also benefit because we have an opportunity to learn from each other.

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