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Children are excluded from schools where they belong because of disability, race, language, religion, gender, and poverty

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When all children, regardless of their differences, are educated together, everyone benefits—this is the cornerstone of inclusive education.

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Inclusive education means different and diverse students learning side by side in the same classroom. They enjoy field trips and after-school activities together.

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Inclusive education values diversity and the unique contributions each student brings to the classroom.

In a truly inclusive setting, every child feels safe and has a sense of belonging.

And school staff have the training, support, flexibility, and resources to nurture, encourage, and respond to the needs of all students.

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It provides a better quality education  and
it changes discriminatory attitudes

Education that excludes and segregates perpetuates discrimination against traditionally marginalized groups. When education is more inclusive, so are concepts of civic participation, employment, and community life.

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Isn’t it better to separate children who need specialized attention?

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Isn’t it better to separate children who need specialized attention?

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No!Separate, special education provides no guarantee of success for children who need special attention; inclusive schools that provide supportive, context-appropriate conditions for learning demonstrate far better outcomes

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To make inclusive education a reality we need to do the following:

ensure that educators have the training, flexibility, and resources to teach students with diverse needs and learning styles

ensure that kindergartens and schools receive adequate and sustainable financial support so that all activities and services are fully inclusive

empower parents to assert their children’s right to education in inclusive settings

enable the entire community—including mainstream and special educators, social workers, parents, and students—to work together and participate in the design, delivery, and monitoring of education, thereby reframing inclusive education as a shared responsibility

hold governments accountable for implementing antidiscrimination legislation, legal mandates for inclusion, and policies to remove barriers

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Sia, Alexandra & Elena