The need for Inclusion in a regular education
classroom for Preschool Children with disabilities is very high. Both regular education and special education
students will benefit, learn and grow from an inclusion program. In
April 2013 I met with site supervisor and Special Ed. Director, and Lead Speech
pathologists to discuss and lay
foundations of expectations and requirements of Inclusion Program at Pre-K
level. From November 2012 to March 2013
I attended an inclusion project grant offered through RegionIV. To get a better understanding of how the
teachers felt and understood the inclusion program in May we Conducted a
teacher survey of their understanding and view on 2012-013 Pre-K Inclusion
program. To prepare for this new school
year in August 2013 I attended a professional development on Inclusion and
special Ed program. Also in August I met
with site supervisor and speech pathologists to discuss plan for staff
development session. Over the last year
I have also read many articles on Inclusion. I have done much research on the topic. I have learned so many successful strategies
as well as strategies that are not as successful, for implementing inclusion in
a regular ed classroom. During our in service days at the beginning of the school year, I presented a staff development
to the teachers and paraprofessional staff, on inclusion. To prepare for this staff development I met
with the Meet with site supervisor and speech pathologists. My district is very aware that the need for
inclusion in a regular ed classroom for all children with disabilities is very
high. We are meeting this need by starting the inclusion program in our pre-k
center and continuing all the way through 12th grade.
