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What is Individuals With Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA)

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Cultivating Inclusive Practices in Contemporary K-12 Education
A federal ruling which guarantees all students the right to be provided with a public education in an setting that fits his or her needs without any direct cost to the student or his or her family.
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Theory and Implementation of Inclusion: Barriers and Resources
Christine M. Gleason (University of Houston, USA) and Kristi L. Santi (University of Houston, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5727-2.ch002
Abstract
The inclusion of students with special needs in general education settings has become an essential component of education. Including all students in the least restrictive environment to the maximum extent possible is the law and an innate human right. However, research reveals that some teachers do not have positive attitudes toward including students with disabilities. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss findings from a study that uncovered factors behind teachers' attitudes toward inclusion. The general findings and themes are discussed. The chapter concludes with a list of resources teachers can access without payment to help them better understand students with disabilities and ways in which the teacher can more easily develop an inclusive, inviting environment for all.
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