Key lessons learned about inclusion

Authors

Michael F. Giangreco, University of VermontFollow
Diane Baumgart, University of Idaho

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

1996

Abstract

This chapter presents a series of concepts and practices pertaining to the educational inclusion of students with severe and multiple disabilities in general education classrooms. It describes some of the legal foundations, the ways our society approaches human differences, and compares more traditional educational approaches to inclusive ones.It culminates by sharing seven key lessons learned about inclusive education based on the professional literature and the direct experiences of authors.

Comments

Used by permission of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD and available at www.brookespublishing.com.

Recommended Citation

Baumgart, D., & Giangreco, M. (1996). Key lessons learned about inclusion. In D. Lehr & F. Brown (Eds.), People with disabilities who challenge the system (pp. 79-97). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.