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National Study ofInclusive Education. City Univ. of New York, NY. National Center on Educational Restructuring and Inclusion. Jun 94

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National Center on Educational Restructuring and Inclusion, The Graduate School and University Center, The City University of New York, 33 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036 ($9). Reports Descriptive (141)

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CIF01/PC12 Plus Postage. Demonstration Programs; *Disabilities; Educational Practices; Educational Trends; Elementary Secondary Education; *Inclusive Schools; Mainstreaming; *National Surveys; Program Development; Regular and Special Education Relationship; School Districts; *School Restructuring; Social Integration; Trend Analysis

ABSTRACT

The National Center on Educational Restructuring and

Inclusion (NCERI) has conducted a nationwide study to identify where inclusion programs are taking place. Chief state school officers identified local districts in which inclusive education was taking place. These districts were then contacted requesting further

information and this document summarizes that information. The study found that inclusion programs are taking place across the country but usually in some, not all, schools in a district, grades, and involi^

some, not all, students with disabilities. Other findings included

that no district requires inclusion for all students with

disabilities, that students with all handicapping conditions are effectively included, that most inclusion programs are newly implementtd, that there significantly fewer inclusive programs at the secondary level, and that comprehensive program evaluations of inclusion are limited. This report begins with a discussion of trends in educational restructuring and inclusion. It then provides a national perspective on special education with consideration of placement patterns, recent court decisions that support inclusion, parent and family attitudes, and responses from educational

organizations. The third section addresses inclusion directly by providing a definition of the term, including factors necessary for restructuring and inclusion, models and classroom practices that support inclusion. Much of the report consists of the state-by-state

reports which provide descriptions of programs in individual school districts. District listings by state complete the report. (Contains 16 references.) (DB)

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National Center on Educational Rostmeturing and Inclusion (NCERI) The National Center on Educational Restructuring

and Inclusion has been established to promote and support educational programs where all students are served effectively in inchadve settings. Toviard this goal, the National Center:

Addresses issues of national and local policy Disseminates information about programs, pratdue, evaluation, and funding Provides training and technical assistance Builds a network of inclusion districts Identifies individuals with expertise in inclusion Conducts research Inheres inclusion into eduestiousl restructuring.

NONNI Canter on EdwatIonel ReslawbrIng and Incialoa Dr. Dorothy Iferner Dipelry,Director

The Oradea SOW and University Canter

Thu City University of New York 33 Witt 42 Street New Yolk NY 10035

Telephooe: (212) 042-2556 or 2151 FAX: (212) 542-1972

NATIONAL STUDY OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

National Center on Educational Restructuring & Inclusion The Graduate School and University Center The City University of New York June 1994

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We appreciate the assistance of chief state school officers, state directors of special education, school superintendents, special and general educators, and parents who

responded to our request for information. We are grateful to The Annie E. Casey Foundation for their support.

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