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Rebecca- I do agree with the inclusion model in theory, but it is the "is it workable" part of the question that is the challenge.  Every student has the right to the best education possible, and sometimes our regular ed students can't learn in the same classroom as a special ed student, even if the room IS properly staffed.  For example, a student with Autism who is very loud and yells randomly but consistently.  It may be the best for the student with autism to be included, but we can't put that child's needs above the needs of the others in the room who need to be able to focus.  My experiences have led me to believe it can be done with most students and when well staffed, but it is not a solution for every situation.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Yes for the most part I agree with the inclusion model in the classroom. I feel that the struggling students learn a lot from being in the same classroom as their peers. I do not agree with the inclusion model when a single student is taking away learning time from the other students in the class.

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Rachel K. - I think that the inclusive model can be workable given enough resources and supports. However, it has been my experience that this usually never is the case.

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Carrie-My school has used inclusion for many years. Worcester in fact, is known, for offering the best special education services and programs in Massachusetts. We offer life skills, partial inclusion, and full inclusion, and STEP. This year, budget allowed for the additional of special education teachers/liaisons to be implemented in core academic classes only. I teach electives courses so I do not have much assistance within the classroom. However, the liaison emails me and keeps me updated with parents and students needs. I have about 2-3 504's and about 4-5 IEP's in a class of 25 students. I offer differentiated assignments and work with students, parents/guardians, and liaisons as best as I can but sometimes it can be difficult although I feel that I can manage. My classes are not tracked and all abilities are together. I do have difficulty challenging my advanced students due to others needs and 33% ESL student population in each classroom. The district does provide PD to help but again the PD does not focus on advanced students.

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Lilly-I think the main problem that schools run into with inclusion is that there isn't enough support to make it work well. I know that was part of Carpenter's argument that when you don't do it well it really doesn't work which is what is going on now. And just as he said in his argument, this leaves teachers with an unnecessary amount of guilt. Inclusion looks different for everyone depending on their needs, which sounds great, but in reality how are these needs being met? Supposedly with wrap around services, parents, AND the teacher, because "it takes a village to raise a child" right? But what this really feels like is that ultimately the teacher is responsible for them, especially when they fail.

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Abby- This year my school decided to initiate a more inclusive practice. I think down the road this could be really great. However, this year there has been no planning time for teachers and it is more "special ed in the back of the room", rather than being fully inclusive. I think it also makes sense to look at each child and decide whether or not it makes sense for them to be in the classroom, or if it makes sense for them to be pulled so that their needs are being met. This year we also had many students being identified with a learning disability and we do not have enough special education teachers to meet their needs. I certainly think it takes a few years to make the inclusive model really workable.

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I have always taught inclusion classes but always in tracked groupings, which makes maintaining true inclusion classes difficult in our small school, where there might only be 1 section of a standard course offered. Recently, the struggle has been to ensure that these standard courses don't become populated solely by students with IEPs and 504s. We do encourage students with special needs to take honors or AP courses but of course not every student is suited for those classes. Which brings me back to what is a truly inclusive class. One standard course I'm currently teaching has 18 students but only 4 are regular education students, the other 14 are on a 504 or IEP, which does not best support the needs of all students. However in my other courses the ratio is flipped and I am able to best support the needs of all of my students It's a source of frustration for both students and staff.  - Carolyn

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My experiences with inclusive education have been positive. I teach machine tool technology for grades 9-12, and at our school vocational courses are untracked and all students in each program take shop and related class together, regardless of their level of ability in their academic classes. I have had numerous students that are on IEP's and have had success in helping them to have an equitable experience and work towards their educational and career goals. As for meeting the needs of all students I feel that it depends on what is being taught and how large the class is and what the overall dynamic is. However I feel that the inclusion model absolutely does have the potential to support the needs of all
Steve Z

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What are your experiences with inclusive learning?                                                     Does an inclusive classroom best support the needs of all students?

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What are your experiences with inclusive learning?                                                     Does an inclusive classroom best support the needs of all students?