Major components of successful change toward inclusion
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Explanation:
"On-Going" Planning For Success
Obstacles are issues waiting for solutions
"Teams" are proactive, addressing needs before problems arise
Inclusion is a process, not an event
All team members actively seek out information and resources
All team members have a shared vision of what success looks like for each individual student
Classroom, building and district decisions and planning reflect the needs of students with disabilities
Active Participation
Exclusion can happen in a general education environments
All activities are designed to be accessible for all students
All Students Have A Sense Of Belonging
All students are valued
Social goals are integrated within class activities for all students
Adults model and facilitate inclusion and interactions
Achievement of IEP Goals
Goals are dependent on individual and worked on within general curriculum
Natural Proportions
Same proportion of students with disabilities are in classes as are in the general population
Students with disabilities are not grouped
All classes practice inclusion, none are referred to as "inclusion classes"
Classes Get Ready For Students
Students do not have to get "ready" to be included
There are no prerequisites for inclusion
Staff are trained based on students' needs
Collaboration and Team Planning
General and special education staff have ownership of students with disabilities
All team members collaborate and communicate frequently