Inclusive classes are rewarding for all children. Many school systems today implement inclusion classrooms or include students with disabilities in general education classrooms, due to the many benefits associated with inclusion. While inclusion may not be right for all students with disabilities, there are countless benefits to consider. In 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed to ensure that children with disabilities were given the opportunity to receive a public education (“A Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement,” n.d.). Reauthorizations for this law were passed in 1990, 1997, and 2004, and the law became known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA mandates that not only should people with disabilities be offered a public education, but that they also have the right to learn in the least restricted environment. Therefore, students with disabilities, in both public and private schools, must be educated to the maximum extent possible, and in classrooms alongside students without disabilities. Children with disabilities are above all children. Inclusion offers opportunities for socialization and growth of friendships. It offers a feeling of belonging and adequate encouragement of social, behavioral and academic skills (Karagiannis, Stainback and Stainback 28). Including children with disabilities in general education classrooms builds acceptance of diversity. Teach children how to connect with others of different abilities. Inclusion continues to be a questionable idea in education as it pertains to educational and social values, as well as an individual's sense of worth. There are advocates on... middle of document... presented at the America Association of School Administrators Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas.Getting, L., LaCour, J., & Wheeler, B (1994). Attitudes of nursing home administrators and nurses toward people with disabilities. Journal of Rehabilitation, 60(4), 66-70.Milsom, A. (2006). Creating positive school experiences for students with disabilities. Journal of Professional School Counseling, October 2006, 10(1), 66-72. Stainback, Susan B and William C. Stainback. Inclusion: A guide for educators. Baltimore: PH Brookes Pub. Co, 1996. Print."Inclusion and students with behavioral disorders." BehaviorAdvisor.com Dr. Mac's amazing classroom behavior management site. Np, nd Web. June 16, 2014.A Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://archive.adl.org/education/curriculum_connections/fall_2005/fall_2005_lesson5_history.html