Inclusion

A school district shall use the term “inclusion” to mean that a student is receiving education in a general education regular class setting, reflecting natural proportions and age-appropriate heterogeneous groups in core academic and elective or special areas within the school community; a student with a disability is a valued member of the classroom and school community; the teachers and administrators support universal education and have knowledge and support available to enable them to effectively teach all children; and a teacher is provided access to technical assistance in best practices, instructional methods, and supports tailored to the student’s needs based on current research. FS1003.57(1)(a)2

Resources

• Inclusive Education Research and Practice - http://www.mcie.org/usermedia/application/6/inclusion_works_final.pdf
  • An analysis of research on the effects of placement in a general education classroom for students with disabilities.
• School BPIE Indicators At a Glance -http://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BPIE-School-Indicators-At-A-Glance-3-5-15.pdf
  • A list of the 34 best practices for inclusion school indicators.

Data Sources – Tools you can use to focus on inclusion.

• Best Practices for Inclusive Education - http://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/school-bpie/
  • The School Best Practices for Inclusive Education (BPIE) Assessment is a school self-assessment process designed to be completed every three years.
• ESE Data & Program Evaluation - http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/data/
  • State and district data on the state performance plan indicators.