Benefits of Inclusion for Students With Disabilities

1. Friendships

2. Increased social initiations, relationships and networks

3. Peer role models for academic, social and behavior skills

4. Increased achievement of  IEP goals

5. Greater access to 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 community

    Benefits of Inclusion for Students Without Disabilities

13. Meaningful friendships

14. Increased appreciation and acceptance of individual differences

15. Increased understanding and acceptance of diversity

16. Respect for all people

17. Prepares all students for adult life in an inclusive society

18. Opportunities to master activities by practicing and teaching others

19. Greater academic outcomes

20. All students needs are better met, greater resources for everyone