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< Inclusion ~ How to make inclusion work for everyone |
| fishermelissa |
 Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 3:46 pm |
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| Would anyone out there with inclusion experience - what to do and what NOT to do - be willing to share ideas? This is the first year of inclusion at my campus, and I have some reservations but am very open minded about the possibilities. Neither special education or general education have been given a model to follow, and we unfortunately missed the cut-off date for the Inclusion Works conference in Austin this year which would have been fabulous. We look forward to it next year, and after a year of "finding our way," we've definately come up with some positive changes to implement next year, but I'd love to hear from others. A couple of us from SPED will be visiting another district middle school this week to observe. I've worked in multiple inclusion classrooms this year such as 6th grade language arts and 8th grade science. My biggest challenge is definately time. Especially time to communicate with the general ed teachers, get lessons ahead of time, discuss accomodations and strategies for kids, etc... It can be tough to convey this need and not overwhelm the general ed teacher. Any thoughts on anything inclusion is greatly appreciated! |
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| jaynessharon |
| Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:14 pm |
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Melissa,
I have been serving in an dual role of both inclusion and pull out on two campuses this year and I have found that most teachers while at first were hesitant were more welcoming when I asked for their input on what they might suggest or offer as to where the student is at the time academically. Talking with the campus Principal regarding occasional time to be included in collaboration and team times. My team leader makes sure that she sends us all updates on team meetings and the teachers know that I am there to help them help the students so we have wonderful teaching conditions, especially on my home campus.
Inclusion classes are somewhat difficult at first but when the pages of the efforts between professionals blends it is a good reward...student success.
Communication, like Mrs. Woods said, is vital. There are no lone rangers in education, as we all add to student success. But communication keeps us on the same page headed to successful goals.
TEAMS: Together Everyone Accomplishes the Mission...Success. |
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| WilhelmGrace |
| Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:12 pm |
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| In my experience, inclusion works best when the inclusion teacher knows what is going on. I give mine lesson plans, a textbook, and tell him what we're working on when he stops in. Even so, I don't see how he really helps other than to have another adult in the room. |
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| heinebrandon |
| Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:32 pm |
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| Teaching a TAKS remedial Math Review class for freshmen, I have many SPED students in my classes. The content mastery teacher at the ninth grade center has joined me in my classroom several times and provided some quality one-on-one instruction. However, I think it could be much more effective if it were handled differently. If inclusion just happens, it can simply feel like the only thing gained is another teacher in the room. I would be interested to see how much more effectively we could work together if some different things were done in preparation. |
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