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Douvanis, Gus; Hulsey, David – 2002
This digest examines how the concepts of least restrictive environment, mainstreaming, and inclusion have been developed by Congress and the courts. An introductory discussion of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) notes that Congress did not define the concept of least restrictive environment, but left it to the courts to shape…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Definitions, Disabilities
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, Reston, VA. – 1993
This information sheet summarizes requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regarding inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and lists activities and support systems that have been found successful in fostering such inclusion. Suggestions are given in the areas of attitudes and beliefs,…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Beliefs, Cooperation, Disabilities
Knoblauch, Bernadette – 1998
This ERIC digest provides highlights of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (P.L. 105-17). Changes to general provisions of the law are explained, as well as changes in other areas, such as outcomes and standards, evaluations and curriculum, procedural safeguards, discipline, early intervention, and teacher training…
Descriptors: Classification, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Discipline
Wonacott, Michael E. – 2001
Career and technical education (CTE) can provide significant benefits to students with disabilities. Research shows that students with disabilities in secondary CTE programs were less likely to drop out and more likely to be employed, to have paid competitive jobs, and to work full time after high school, especially if they were mainstreamed and…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities