ERIC Number: ED618895
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Dec
Pages: 3
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High Leverage Practices to Improve Inclusive Educational Environments for Students with IEPs. Research Brief
Choi, J. Hoon; McCart, Amy
SWIFT Education Center
A significant body of research clearly indicates that when students with disabilities are meaningfully included in general education classrooms and schools, academic and social outcomes improve for students with and without disabilities. However, bringing this research to practice poses practical considerations for school leaders, including which practices are likely to make the largest impact on student experiences. The authors investigated the relationship between the SWIFT-Fidelity of Implementation Tool (SWIFT-FIT) items and inclusive education environment for students with IEPs. School leaders who prioritize and allocate resources toward implementing these practices are more likely to see students with IEPs more frequently included in general education classrooms and schools and achieve the associated improvements in academic and social outcomes.
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Inclusion, Educational Environment, Students with Disabilities, Individualized Education Programs, Program Implementation
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: SWIFT Education Center
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