Benefits of Inclusive Education

The benefits of inclusive education are numerous for both students with and without disabilities.

Benefits of Inclusion for Students with Disabilities

1. Friendships
2. Increased social initiations, relationships and networks.
3. Peer role models for academic, society and behavior skills.
4. Increased achievement of IEP goals.
5. Greater access to the general curriculum.
6. Enhanced skill acquisition and generalization.
7. Increased inclusion in future environments.
8. Greater opportunities for interactions.
9. Higher expectations.
10. Increased school staff collaboration.
11. Increased parent participation.
12. Families are more integrated into the community.