mainstreaming
[ meyn-stree-ming ]
/ ˈmeɪnˌstri mɪŋ /
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noun
integration of children with special educational problems, as a physical handicap, into conventional classes and school activities.
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Origin of mainstreaming
First recorded in 1975–80; mainstream + -ing1
Words nearby mainstreaming
main stem, main store, mainstream, mainstream corporation tax, mainstreamer, mainstreaming, mainstream media, main street, mainstreeting, maintain, maintained school
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mainstreaming
[ mān′strē′mĭng ]
n.
The process of integrating physically or intellectually disadvantaged students into regular school classes.
Other words from mainstreaming
main′stream′ v.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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