On the necessary co-existence of special and inclusive education

• Published in: International journal of inclusive education Vol. 23; no. 7-8; pp. 691 - 704
• Main Author: Florian, Lani
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 03.08.2019; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: Barriers; Civil Rights; Constraints; Definitions; Educational Change; Equal Education; Inclusion; Inclusive education; Individual Differences; Participation; Regular and Special Education Relationship; Salamanca statement; Special Education; special education reform; Special Needs Students; Students with Disabilities; Teachers
• ISSN: 1360-3116; 1464-5173
• DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2019.1622801

While many distinctions between 'special' and 'inclusive' education have been made and continue to be forcefully debated, the two concepts remain strongly evident in policy and practice in many countries. This paper discusses the interrelated history of these concepts. It explore...