INCLUSION IN TEXAS

Photo of general education students holding hands with special education students to represent inclusive learning Photo of multi-colored hands raised to represent students, with a hand sitting in a wheelchair in the center

The Inclusion in Texas Network works in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to build a statewide culture of high expectations for students with disabilities and significantly improve academic and functional outcomes for students served by special education.

Our goal is to build school district capacity to develop and appropriately implement instructional programs that provide meaningful access to inclusive environments and grade-level standards, where appropriate.

What is Inclusion?

According to the Texas Education Agency (2023), “in Texas, inclusion is defined as a mindset that promotes practices, actions, responsibilities, and learning environments a school community provides to foster equitable access for students receiving special education services. These intentional practices lead to high-quality education and engagement in both academic and non-academic activities for all students. This belief ensures that specially designed learning is based on individual student strengths, needs, and abilities.”