Inclusion vs. mainstreaming

Notes from the Spring 2007 CSUMB Special Education 560 class on introduction to special education from January 27, 2007 with Dr. Leilani Saez:


Inclusion means that a special education student is in the general education class because all students can learn in the class with supports. It is also called the push-in model.


Mainstreaming means that a special education student is in the general education class when the class's content is relevant to the student's academic and emotional abilities.


Pull-out means that a special education student is not in general education because of his academic or behavioral needs.