From Exclusion to Inclusion. A Brief Historical Perspective

The way from exclusion to inclusion of children and youngsters with special education needs is related to the economic, social and cultural traits of each epoch, which are determinant as to how one puts difference in perspective. Exclusion, segregation, integration and, nowadays, inclusion have their paths made up according to underlying concepts and practices - which, in the case of inclusion, in the sense of inclusive education, point out to teachers' training in service as one of its main implementation tools.