—Speech-language pathologists, special educators, and regular educators are being faced with determining how to fully include students with disabilities within regular education classrooms. This article reviews the reasons behind the full inclusion movement, concerns that have been raised about full inclusion, and what elements are necessary to implement successful inclusion programs. In addition, the authors describe the efforts of an elementary school staff to implement inclusive education for students from culturally/linguistically diverse backgrounds and students with learning disabilities.
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