Abstract
Although inclusion has been discussed at length in the special education literature, it has not yet received similarly intensive scrutiny in the general education literature. Many educators, parents, and policy makers remain insufficiently informed about the theory and practice of inclusion and its potential ramifications for all students. In this article I summarize critical issues in the inclusion controversy, including questions of program efficacy, legal and financial considerations, and implications for various populations within the educational community. I suggest areas in need of further research-such as defining the parameters of inclusive programs and determining the effects of inclusion on all students-and encourage more thorough and judicious debate by all involved constituencies before further fundamental changes are undertaken in the approach to educating exceptional children.
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