1. the practice of integrating students with disabilities into regular classrooms rather than placing them in separate special education classes
Usage: education
2. the process of bringing something into the dominant culture or making it widely accepted

Examples

• The school district adopted a mainstreaming policy for students with learning disabilities.
• Mainstreaming has helped many special needs children develop better social skills.
• The mainstreaming of organic foods has made them available in most grocery stores.
• Critics argue that mainstreaming without proper support can harm both disabled and typical students.
• The mainstreaming of renewable energy has led to lower costs for solar panels.
• Teachers need additional training to make mainstreaming successful in their classrooms.