Inclusive services

Nearly 30 years of research and experience has demonstrated that the education of children with disabilities can be made more effective by having high expectations and ensuring students’ access in the general education curriculum to the maximum extent possible….[and] providing appropriate special education and related services and supports in the regular classroom to such children, wherever possible. Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, affirming inclusive special education services

In Woodridge School District 68, we are constantly working to make improvements to our structures and practices to ensure that all children with IEPs have access to grade level standards with the appropriate supports to address their unique needs in their least restrictive environment.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (U.S. Department of Education)
The IDEA website provides information and resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.

Preschool Inclusion (Illinois State Board of Education)
ISBE provides links to numerous preschool inclusion support and resources.

Inclusive Schooling
This website offers resources for families and schools about best practices in inclusive education.

Including Samuel
The website for this 2009 documentary has numerous inclusion resources for families and educators.