Currently, there are many obstacles facing special education. Although we live in a democratic nation, many people are not aware of the fact that every human being must be treated equally in an educational institution. Is society aware that students with special needs can be included in regular educational classes, whether they are mentally or physically disabled? What actions should people take as legislators, citizens, parents, teachers or students? Typically, the primary responsibility of general education teachers is to use their skills to instruct students in the curricula dictated by the school system. Typically the primary responsibility of special education teachers is to provide instruction by adapting and developing materials to meet the learning styles, strengths, and special needs of each of their students. In contrast to these opposing methods, the act of placing special education students in regular education classrooms is called inclusion. It is central to contemporary special education and is a program that influences education today. Inclusion aims to encourage schools to reconsider their structure, teaching approaches, grouping of pupils and use of support so that the school meets the needs of all pupils. (Farrel, p. 39) I am currently studying to become an English/secondary education teacher and it is my job as a future educator to educate the public about inclusion and its effects on all students. As inclusive education is quickly becoming important in today's schools, this article will discuss and inform readers about the legal history of inclusion, inclusive schools (with a closer look at the IDEA law), and the important debate on this current issue . inclusive education is the way out... focus of the article...... Michael Farrell.McAfee, James K., Ph.D (2000). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education. PA: Pennsylvania Department of Education Ripley, Susan (1997, July). Collaboration between general and special education teachers. ERIC collection. Retrieved March 23, 2003, from ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education Washington DC. Website: http://wwww.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed409317.htmlStainback, William & Stainback, Susan (1992). Controversial issues confronting special education. Massachusetts: Allyn and BaconU.S. Department of Education (March 2003). IDEA 97'. Retrieved March 23, 2003, from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) website: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/Winzer, Margaret A., & Mazurek, Kas (2000). Special education in the 21st century. Washington, CD: Gallaudet University Press