Benefits of Inclusion

Benefits of Inclusion

When inclusion is done appropriately and all parties involved are truly committed to making it a success, both students with and without disabilities can benefit. Inclusion:

• Helps build meaningful friendships.
• Provides peer role models in academic, social, and behavioral areas.
• Increases acceptance of individuals with special needs.
• Increases collaboration between teachers as well as with parents. 
• Prepares ALL students for adult life in an inclusive society.
• Increases the achievement of Individualized Education Plan goals.
• Provides a higher standard for all students.
• Provides students with opportunities to teach and learn from one another.
• Increases social interactions between students.
• Creates a need for teachers to branch out and improve their skills.
• Creates a need for different methods of instruction which will benefit students with and without special needs.