... this study: How middle school general education teachers promote the social inclusion of students with special needs in their classroom? 10 Importance of the Study Historically, special education ... Churchill With the passing of time, the number of students with special needs placed in the general education classroom setting is rising During the 1984-1985 school year, the U.S Department of Education ... with special needs included in their classroom Because of this, the research question used to guide this study asked how general education teachers promote the social inclusion of students with special...