Abstract

Creating welcoming classroom climates is an essential foundation for inclusive education; however, such climates cannot be sustained through classroom-level efforts alone. This chapter argues that inclusive education requires systemic reinforcement through assessment reform, school-based support structures, and sustained family–community partnerships. Drawing upon international research and Indian policy frameworks, including NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, the chapter explores inclusive assessment practices that reduce stigma, multidisciplinary school support systems that prevent teacher isolation, and collaborative family–community engagement models that extend inclusion beyond school boundaries. Practical frameworks, tables, and institutional strategies are presented to guide school leaders and teacher educators in embedding inclusive classroom climates within whole-school ecosystems.