A case history involving a middle school's implementation of an integrated collaborative program for students with mild disabilities is presented as a foundation for initiating a dialogue regarding the realities of inclusion. The literature on inclusion is discussed in relation to the context of the case history, and readers are invited to respond to the issues and questions presented.
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