The article defines the essence of inclusive education and characterizes students withspecial needs. The status and problems of implementing inclusive education in Ukraine areanalyzed. The basic ethical principles of educational activities for pupils with special educationalneeds are defined. The authors set emphasis on the following issues: adaptation of the physicalenvironment for the proper functioning of persons with disabilities; overcoming stereotypes ofteaching professionals concerning psychological acceptance of inclusion; financing institutionswith planned implementation of inclusive education; developing special educational programs forschools with inclusive education and training of qualified professionals to work in inclusiveeducational environment