In 2004, the federal government reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or (IDEA), which was originally created in 1975. Under legislation, all students, including those with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities, have the right to a free and appropriate public education (“Education Commission of the States,” 2013). Since the law's implementation, many questions have arisen regarding special education programs in America's public schools. One of the biggest problems in special education is segregation. Segregation is the separation of individuals or groups of children (Reynolds, 1962). Many people argue that it is better for disabled, special needs, and/or disadvantaged students to be educated in separate environments rather than "normal" or "gifted" students, while some argue that separation holds these children back . There are a variety of programs that include special education and vary "depending on the needs of each child and the type of school itself." There are four main types of special education classes, and each has its supporters and critics, but all that matters is what makes the most sense for each child, because every child is different. There are inclusion classes, resource rooms, self-contained classes and out-of-district placements. Many special education teachers and parents. students debate the effectiveness of these different classroom types, particularly between inclusive and self-contained classes. At first glance, an inclusion classroom may appear to be the same as a regular education classroom, but there are significant differences. Normally, a regular education teacher and a special education teacher working together teach inclusion...... middle of paper ......ion. Retrieved December 3, 2013 from http://www.ecs.org/html/issue.asp?issueid=112 Glade, J. (December 12, 2012). The advantages and disadvantages of the resource. The advantages and disadvantages of the resource. Retrieved December 3, 2013 from http://wwwbenifitsofresource.blogspot.comReynolds, MC (nd). A framework for considering some issues related to special education. mn.gov. Accessed December 3, 2013, from http://mn.gov/web/prod/static/mnddc/live/past/pdf/60s/62/62-FCS-MCR.pdfThe benefits of an inclusion class. (2008, November 4). School psychologist files. Retrieved December 3, 2013, from http://www.schoolpsychologistfiles.com/2008/11/the-benefits-of-an-inclusion-classroom.htmlWhat is Asperger's Syndrome? Symptoms, tests, causes, treatments. (nd). WebMD. Accessed December 3, 2013 from http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-syndrome