What is Inclusion?
Inclusion is a model of instruction where special education students are "invited" into regular education classrooms
What does it look like?
A regular classrom with the following instructors:
–Regular Educator
–Special Educator
–Education Assistant(s)
–Ancillary Staff as needed such as:
•Speech and Language Pathologist
•Physical Therapist
•Occupational Therapists
•Recreational Therapists
•Audiologist
•Vision Therapy
What does IDEA say about Inclusion?
IDEA does not specify that inclusion is mandatory in schools. However, IDEA does state
"schools must maintain a continuum of alternative placements such as special classes, resource rooms, and itinerant instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities." Inclusion also follows the mandates of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). IDEA does suggest the use of regular education when possible, which again is encompassed in the inclusion model.
What are the advantages to Inclusion?
•Every student, disability or not, is given the same education
•Students gain social and peer acceptance
•Students feel more comfortable to become involved in school affairs and activities
•Students experience a more enriching and rewarding educational experience
•Allows positive educational experiences that all children and young people can enjoy and benefit from, together
What are the disadvantages of Inclusion?
•Are all needs of every student met?
•Can Regular & SPED teachers find balance in their teachings?
• Does the student feel Isolation
–Do students and parents feel comfortable in the inclusive setting?
–Students should be allowed, with their parents as advocates, to choose the type of setting they want to be in.
–Students may feel "more comfortable" around other students who share the same disabilities.
References:
•Marcus, A. (2005). Eli's Choice. Taking Sides, (249-250). Dubuque.
•Rustemier, S. (2007). Inclusive Education – A Worldwide Movement. Retrieved, December 1, 2007, from http://inclusion.uwe.ac.uk/inclusionweek/articles/worldwide.htm
•Schultz-Stout, Katie. (2001). Special Education Inclusion. Retrieved February 7, 2008, from http://www.weac.org.
•U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. (1997). IDEA Data website (http://www.ideadata.org/)
•Vargo, R, & Vargo, J. (2005). From My Friend, Ro Vargo. Taking Sides, (245-247). Dubuque.
Inclusion is a model of instruction where special education students are "invited" into regular education classrooms
What does it look like?
A regular classrom with the following instructors:
–Regular Educator
–Special Educator
–Education Assistant(s)
–Ancillary Staff as needed such as:
•Speech and Language Pathologist
•Physical Therapist
•Occupational Therapists
•Recreational Therapists
•Audiologist
•Vision Therapy
What does IDEA say about Inclusion?
IDEA does not specify that inclusion is mandatory in schools. However, IDEA does state
"schools must maintain a continuum of alternative placements such as special classes, resource rooms, and itinerant instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities." Inclusion also follows the mandates of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). IDEA does suggest the use of regular education when possible, which again is encompassed in the inclusion model.
What are the advantages to Inclusion?
•Every student, disability or not, is given the same education
•Students gain social and peer acceptance
•Students feel more comfortable to become involved in school affairs and activities
•Students experience a more enriching and rewarding educational experience
•Allows positive educational experiences that all children and young people can enjoy and benefit from, together
What are the disadvantages of Inclusion?
•Are all needs of every student met?
•Can Regular & SPED teachers find balance in their teachings?
• Does the student feel Isolation
–Do students and parents feel comfortable in the inclusive setting?
–Students should be allowed, with their parents as advocates, to choose the type of setting they want to be in.
–Students may feel "more comfortable" around other students who share the same disabilities.
References:
•Marcus, A. (2005). Eli's Choice. Taking Sides, (249-250). Dubuque.
•Rustemier, S. (2007). Inclusive Education – A Worldwide Movement. Retrieved, December 1, 2007, from http://inclusion.uwe.ac.uk/inclusionweek/articles/worldwide.htm
•Schultz-Stout, Katie. (2001). Special Education Inclusion. Retrieved February 7, 2008, from http://www.weac.org.
•U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. (1997). IDEA Data website (http://www.ideadata.org/)
•Vargo, R, & Vargo, J. (2005). From My Friend, Ro Vargo. Taking Sides, (245-247). Dubuque.
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