Educators have expressed a considerable need for guidelines to assist them in evaluating the effectiveness of their inclusion programs. This article provides strategies and resources that educators can use to assess the impact of their inclusion programs on the academic performance and social and behavioral development of their students with and without disabilities. The guidelines presented also are designed to help educators document strengths in their inclusion programs and pinpoint aspects of their programs in need of revision.
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