“…Evidence suggests that even though there are policies, laws, recommendations and an empirical base that supports inclusive education for students with disabilities, equity and opportunity gaps remain in our nation's public schools (Hattie & Alderman, 2013;IDEA, 2004;Lane et al, 2014;United Nations, 1948;UNESCO, 1994). The Civil Rights Data Collection (2016) reported data for 99.2% school districts in the U.S. on 1) school discipline, 2) restraint and seclusion, 3) early learning, 4) college and career readiness, 5) chronic student absenteeism, and 6) teacher and staffing equity.…”