Words you should know
These are some words that may be used elsewhere on the website that you may not know the meaning of
Mainstreaming: refers to the selective placement of special education students in one or more “regular” education classes. This term generally means that a student must earn his/her opportunity and keep up with the work provided by the teacher.
Inclusion: refers to the commitment to educate each child to the maximum extent appropriate, in the school and classroom he/she would otherwise be attending (if not disabled). This involves bringing the services to the child, rather than moving the child to the services. This also requires that the student benefits from being in the class rather than keeping up with other students.
Full Inclusion: refers to the belief that instructional practices and technological supports are presently available to accommodate all students in the schools and classrooms the would (otherwise) attend. This encourages special education services be delivered in the form of training and technical assistance to “regular” classroom teaching.
Regular Education Initiative: This phrase was coined by a former federal education official, Madeline Will, and generally refers to the merging of special and “regular” education, or the merging of the funding streams for each. Does not specifically discuss service delivery.
Inclusion: refers to the commitment to educate each child to the maximum extent appropriate, in the school and classroom he/she would otherwise be attending (if not disabled). This involves bringing the services to the child, rather than moving the child to the services. This also requires that the student benefits from being in the class rather than keeping up with other students.
Full Inclusion: refers to the belief that instructional practices and technological supports are presently available to accommodate all students in the schools and classrooms the would (otherwise) attend. This encourages special education services be delivered in the form of training and technical assistance to “regular” classroom teaching.
Regular Education Initiative: This phrase was coined by a former federal education official, Madeline Will, and generally refers to the merging of special and “regular” education, or the merging of the funding streams for each. Does not specifically discuss service delivery.