"A breakthrough for those concerned about improving education and schooling in our nation. Tackling tough, contemporary issues, this volume discusses provocative dilemmas with clarity and precision."
–Sharon L. Kagan, Virginia and Leonard Marx Professor of Early Childhood and Family Policy, Teachers College, Columbia University

"A comprehensive view of inclusive education. For those concerned with success for all students, this book will be a valuable resource."
–Dorothy Kerzner Lipsky, Director, National Center on Educational Restructuring and Inclusion

This authoritative guide provides an in-depth understanding of inclusion practices in public education. Featuring an impressive group of contributors who offer a variety of perspectives on and approaches to inclusion, this important volume:

• Examines federal, state, and local inclusive educational policies, practices, finances, and assessments.
• Offers a comprehensive understanding of school-linked service integration approaches with practical ideas for implementation.
• Provides many examples of school reform, including school unification models and the new community school movement.
• Shows educators, community service providers, and family members how these reforms originated, how they work in practice, and where they are taking place.
• Features an important focus on the Kentucky reform initiative–the lessons learned from 8 years of assessing all students, including those with severe disabilities.