Build IEP team members’ awareness of the benefits associated with placement in general education.

Explore potential benefits for the child and the quality of services.

Recognize the extensive research supporting these claims.

Benefits of General Education  for Students with Disabilities

IDEA “presumes that the first placement option considered for each child with a disability is the regular classroom in the school that the child would attend if not disabled, with appropriate supplementary aids and services to facilitate such placement.” (CFR, 2006, p. 46588) This handout summarizes potential benefits for the child and the quality of services in general education settings. Each claim has the corresponding research citation.

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IEP Placement Tips from IDEA: Considering Benefits of General Education

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