The article analysis the progress of implementation of inclusive education of students with special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream schools of the Republic of Moldova. Based on analysis of legal framework and educational policies for the last 20 years, as well as on analysis of results of two sociological researches on impact of inclusive education on typical students and students with SEN, the author concludes that the reform has positive impact at national, district and local levels manifested through the improvement of social and educational environment, development of new support services for inclusive education, increased positive attitudes and behaviours of students, teachers and parents regarding the educational inclusion of children with SEN. Meanwhile, still there are some areas that need improvement for more efficient educational inclusion of children with SEN, such as: tailoring educational support services to the needs of children with SEN, improving physical accessibility to schools of children with physical disabilities, continuous tailored training and mentoring of teachers according to their needs, communication activities to increase the tolerance and top prevent the discriminatory attitudes of typical students and teachers toward students with SEN