Inclusive PracticesInclusive Practicesoror

Differentiated PracticesDifferentiated PracticesInclusion is not a privilege,Inclusion is not a privilege,Inclusion is a born right.Inclusion is a born right.

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Myths of InclusivePractices

“DVUSD is now a full-inclusion district”

“All kids are in the general educationclassroom all day with no pull out”

EEEK!!!

FACTS of InclusiveEducation

DVUSD will provide students with

special needs a continuum of services

to meet their needs!!!

YEAH!!!!!

OK – so….What really isInclusive Education

• Equal membership of all students• Shared ownership of all students• Necessary supports for all students• Positive & rich learning environment for all

students• Expectations for all students to learn

Goals of InclusiveEducation

• All children will have a sense of belonging• Children will develop natural supports• Children with display more appropriate

behaviors• Children will develop true friendships• INCIDENTAL BENEFIT for all kids

More Myths of InclusiveEducation…

MICHAEL REMUS brought his crazy

ideas and he is making all of us do this

inclusion thing!!!!

UUUGGGHHH!!!!

Another FACT aboutInclusive Education

• Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA) -2004

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)-2001

Two Laws that Support Inclusive Education are behind the changes

MOST Important FACTabout Inclusive Education

• RESEARCH supports inclusive education

• IT IS WHAT IS BEST FOR KIDS!!!

BENEFITS ofInclusive Education

• Benefits for KIDS– Increased Learning for students with disabilities AND

students without disabilities• Benefits for PARENTS

– Greater Sense of Belonging– Fewer Schools to Attend– Increased Friendships– Hope and Long Term Expectations for their children

• Benefits for TEACHERS– More help for all students– Improved planning skills– Increased ability to individualize lessons

MOST WONDERFULBENEFIT

Inclusive EducationBrings

Special Education TeachersAnd

General Educations TeachersTogether

To Share Their Expertise!!!!

WHAT A GREAT VILLAGE WE HAVEEDUCATING OUR CHILDREN!!!!

NOW, How Do WE MakeInclusive Education Work?

Most importantly remember NO ONE is in

this alone!!!

WE are a TEAM, and together we will

support one another and do whatever we

can to educate ALL children

Role of theGeneral Education Teacher

1. Treat students with disabilities as anequal class member

2. Role model appropriate behaviorstowards students with disabilities

1. Avoid juvenile language2. Ignore student’s (minor) inappropriate

behaviors3. Avoid seating students with disabilities

in the back of the class by the door.

Role of theGeneral Education Teacher

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4. Expect the child with disabilities toparticipate

5. Assign the child with disabilities to acooperative learning group/labs

6. Encourage students to help one another7. Make the IA’s part of the class8. FLEXIBILITY, FLEXIBILITY,

FLEXIBILITY

Role of theSpecial Education Teacher

1. Help everyone have a positive view ofstudents with disabilities

2. Teach ALL students, co-plan

3. Make modification to the curriculum

4. Explain accommodation

Role of theSpecial Education Teacher

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5. Orchestrate and supervise supports andservices for the children with disabilities

6. Train paraprofessionals

7. Collaborate with everyone, especially thefamily

8. Collect data and use it to modify thechild’s program

Role of theInstructional Assistant

• Assist in the classroom helping the teacher with allstudents

• Assist students with special needs as much as needed andthen back away

• Monitor independent work of all students, helping teachermonitor progress of all students

• Run small groups once trained• Help encourage interactions of all students• Help re-enforce therapy goals once trained• Remove disruptive children from the classroom, only after

instructed to do so by the teacher• Help implement accommodations and modifications

How Do WeWORK TOGETHER?

• Recognize common goals• Demonstrate respect for self and each team

member• Engage in active listening• Provide feedback openly• Offer information as needed• Act together to achieve goals• Compromise• Allow time for process to develop• FLEXABILITY, RESPECT, COMMUNICATION

Benefits ofWORKING TOGETHER

• Shared Responsibility

• More and Better Ideas/Activities

• Acquired Knowledge and Skills

• Enhanced Communication Skills

• It Provides Expertise

• It Is What Is Best For Kids

• We know about Inclusive Practices

• We know our roles

• NOW, What is this continuum thing?

A Continuum of Services

1. Provide services in the General Educationclassroom

2. Provide services in the General Educationclassroom w/ supplemental supports and services

3. Provide services in a Learning Centerenvironment

4. Alternative Placement – (rare, rare, rare)5. Homebound6. Hospital/Treatment Center

1. The General EducationClassroom

• Students with a disability will receive allservices in the general education setting.

2. The General Educationwith supports and services

• Students with special needs will receiveservices from special education teachers,therapists and IA’s in the generaleducation classroom

3. The Learning CenterEnvironment

• Services will be provided in a separateclassroom or classrooms designed toprovide children with more specializedinstruction, and used on an as needed basiswith clearly outlined learning objectivesfor each period.

The Last Three

4. Alternative Placement – (rare, rare, rare)

5. Homebound

6. Hospital/Treatment Center

QUESTION?• Remember we are in transition

• We are going through LOTS ofchange

• Change is hard

• Change is good

• We are all here to help each other.

Thank You, Thank YouREFERENCES

Inclusive Practices in the Age of NCLB and Beyond, Dr. JuneDowning.june.downing@csun.edu