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Inclusion

Educating students with disabilities or special needs in general classrooms with the support they need.

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United States, All four UK nations (details may differ), International
Topic
SEND and special education

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LRE (Least restrictive environment) United States
The IDEA requirement that students with disabilities be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
Mainstreaming United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
Placing students with disabilities in general education classes for some or all of the day.

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