«While certainly these districts are not the only ones to
show results for students with disabilities, we hope that this announcement today spurs a dialogue so that we identify and learn from successful programs across the state,» said Acting Commissioner Chris Cerf.
It's worth the work to get the inclusive approach right; decades of research has demonstrated that, when implemented properly, inclusive or integrated services can have positive social and
academic results for students with disabilities, as well as English language learners (Peterson & Hittie, 2003; Zehr, 2006).