Understanding Inclusive Education Policy and Practice

Inclusive education is a special education system in which all children with special needs are placed in the same class as typical students. This study aims to determine how effective the implementation of inclusive education policies in Cirebon City is. This study uses a qualitative methodology. The research was conducted at the Cirebon City Elementary School and Education Office. This data comes from two sources: secondary and primary data. Primary data comes from documents such as Implementation Reports, Inclusive Education Policy, and related literature studies.. Secondary data came from interview and observations and teachers and staff of inclusion schools, principals, students with special needs, and parents of students..The number of research informants is two. The method used to analyze the data is qualitative analysis. The results of the study show that special education programs (IEPs) are a relevant and effective method. In addition to academic programs, adequate guidance and counseling services are essential to achieving the institution's broad goals, allowing students to achieve social, personal, and professional maturity. An inclusion school is a school program in which children with special needs (ABK) are mixed with typical children in regular classes. All crew members who attend regular classes at Cirebon City Elementary School follow the learning process consistently.