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NicoleF219
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Re: Inclusion Classes
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Posted by Teachergal
Please don't take this the wrong way-
Why should a school need to ask a parent to place their (gen ed) child in an inclusion class? What reason would there be to opt out?
An inclusion class is still a general education classroom, teaching the same curriculum at the same pace as every other classroom. The classified children in the class were carefully placed there by a committee of people that know them best- their parents and teachers- knowing that this was the least restrictive and most beneficial environment for them. The class will have two teachers which means double the amount of intervention and attention. Inclusion classes are wonderful and nothing to shy away from. I'm clearly biased because I teach in such a setting.  But it truly is an amazing experience for all involved.
Maybe on Long Island or in elementary school all these things are true. But I have seen first hand in middle school that these classes often become dumping grounds for behavior problems because of the two teachers so no I wouldn't want my child in one of those classes.
I think that this is a really sour way to look at it. The goal of special education is to have a child in the least restrictive environment. I can't imagine what you'd say about a 12:1 class.
I actually have no first hand experience with an inclusion class. My son was in a 12:1 for third and fourth grades, and I thought that inclusion was the next step 'up' and he'd be in one for fifth this coming year. His team has us doing something different, however.
Everything is relative.
I think she means a dumping ground for the gen ed kids with behavior problems since there are more eyes in the classroom. That is exactly how it was in my DD's class this year. Loads of behavior problem kids who are not in special education. The vast majority of the special education children were not the problem in her class this year.
Yes sorry if I wasn't clear - I meant the gen ed kids were the behavior problems. I have taught inclusion classes and know exactly what they should be and how great they can be. But when every poorly behaved kid is put in those classes it becomes a nightmare to manage and to teach.
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WonderLady
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Inclusion Classes
Behavior kids definitely go to the inclusion class in our school. One of my kids is very easily distracted and a follower. I wouldn't want him in it.
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Katareen
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Inclusion Classes
In our school district it is actually looked at as a compliment to be put in the inclusion class as a general education student. They often put general ed students in that classroom who will lead by a positive example, and give other students an academic push.
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| Posted 8/2/17 9:23 AM |
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PurpleC
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Re: Inclusion Classes
Posted by jame0801
My kids were part of inclusion classes many times and here is my opinion: Hands down the BEST thing that could have happened. First of all, they learn at an early age that some kids are "different" than them. It teaches them empathy as well. I remember going for my sons parent teacher conference when he was in first grade. The teacher says to me that my son volunteers to walk "so and so" down the hallways and offers to read with her (she was autisitic). I did not teach him these things. I broke down in tears bc I was so proud of him. Next example, at one of my kid's spring concerts (where they sing on the bleachers in rows), a few of the autistic children were moving around a lot. Nobody even batted an eye at it and just kept singing. meaning it wasnt "different" to them anymore. To this day my kids would never make fun of anyone and have such empathy for anyone who is different.
Also as PP said, it does provide additional teachers in the room which is also beneficial to all the students.
Love this post!! Thank you!! My DS is going into a integrated kindergarten class on Wednesday and Im thrilled. He has been in an integrated class since he was 3 years old and this year is so important to his development. He will be in a classroom with two teachers and aid and only 15 kids. He has no diagnosis except for some PT, OT and speech issues. I find some of these posts offensive, we don't need to label every child. Everyone is different and learns differently. I think we need to teach our kids to be kind to everyone and to help each other especially other kids that may need the help and may learn at a slower rate.
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