Perceptions of Inclusion Pre/Post Survey Summary

How can students with disabilities be best served? Pre-Post- 1. Identify student strengths and weaknesses (getting to know the students). Identify individual strengths, challenges, and unique experiences of students, and then differentiate based on knowledge. 2.Students need to be included in the general ed. setting. Some interchangeability between “inclusion” and “LRE.” Inclusion needs to occur insofar as it represents the least restrictive environment. Where students are included in the general ed. setting, differentiation must be in place. Some distinction between “LRE” and “inclusion.” Importance of teacher training indicated. 3. Importance of collaborationImportance of collaboration Importance of teacher training indicated.

What is the role of special education teachers in providing supports and services to students with disabilities within content area classrooms? Pre SurveyPost Survey Communication and collaboration between teachers Communication and Collaboration Provide supports to students AND teachers Make accommodations for students Help students outside of gen. ed. classTeaching students to advocate for themselves Giving content teachers information about IEP and access to it. Co-Teaching if possible

In What Areas Do you Feel Prepared To Serve? Comfortable – PreComfortable –PostUncomfortable-PreUncomfortable- Post Content areaAccommodationsIndividual NeedsSevere Disabilities Desire to teachDifferentiation ELL General Knowledge of Students Learning StrategiesKnowledge of Disabilities Authentic Instruction Getting to know the students Study SkillsCurriculum design and instruction Making it meaningful Needs of the students (visuals..) Accommodations

List Services and resources available to help support students w/ disabilities: -OT -PT -SLP -Sped and gen ed teachers -Counselors -Administration -Janitors, bus drivers, cafeteria people -Nurses -ESL -EVERYTHING AND ANYONE YOU CAN THINK OF

What is the role of content area teachers in providing supports and services to students with disabilities within their classrooms? Pre Survey Provide appropriate education to ALL students regardless of ability. Provide supports to students with disabilities. Be aware of what disabilities students have. Communicate with special ed teachers