Inclusion Presentation

TODAy'S TOPIC: INCLUSION

Presentation by Hilde Terpeluk

What is INCLUSION?

• A hallmark of contemporary special education is that all students have access to the general education curriculum to the maximum extent possible (Olson et al., 2016)
• Inclusion is considered a multi-dimensional concept that values differenccs and diversity, consideration of human rights, social justice and equity issues, as well as the social model of disability and a socio-political model of education (Hornby, 2015)
• The topic of inclusion remains highly controversial
• The push for inclusive education has been the focus of many education systems all over the world for the past decade (Chitiyo & Brinda, 2018)

Special EDucation LAW Timeline

1989Daniel R.R. v. Board of Education

2005Gaskin v. Commonwealth of PA

1954Brown v. Board of Education

1975IDEA

2004IDEA RE-Authorization

LEAST Restrictive environment (LRE)

Least restrictive environment (LRE) means kids who get special education should be in the same classrooms as other kids as much as possible. LRE isn’t a place — it’s a principle that guides a child’s education program. It is all the services. The LRE for each child may look different because kids are unique. (Morin, n.d.)

DISTRICT COMPARISON

North Penn School District

Colonial School District

DISTRICTENROLLMENT

Elementary demographics

Colonial

North Penn

• 4 Elementary (K-3)
• 1 Elementary (4/5)
• Title 1 (Conshohocken and Plymouth)

• 13 Elementary Schools (K-6)
• Title 1 by website (Kulp, Inglewood, Gwyn-Nor, Oak Park, York)

Special education LEVELS of SERVICE

Colonial

North Penn

• Itinerant (2 case managers)
• Learning Support (by grade level)
• Intensive Learning Support (2)
• Supplemental AS (2)
• Self-Contained AS (1)

• Co-Teaching (by grade level)
• Self-Contained (11)
• Inclusion Facilitators (6 or 7?)

PENN DATA

- Itinerant (Less than 20%)-Supplemental (20-80%) Full-time (More than 80%)

Special EducationPlacement Options

Consider THis...

390 Minutes = 100%

6.5 Hour School Day

ELA

310 Minutes = 79%

135 minutes (2.25 Hours)

1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes)

MATH

90 Minutes = 23%

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Specialist and Lunch/Recess

PA STATE AVERAGE- INCLUSION

2012-2022

north penn average- inclusion

2012-2022

colonial average- inclusion

2012-2022

2012 comparison

2017 comparison

2022 comparison

Districts Special education plan-reference to LRE

Colonial

North Penn

The District is significantly above the state average for time spent in the general education class for greater than 80% of the day, and less than the state average for time spent in the general education class for less than 40% of the day. For students in other special education settings the District is slightly below the state average. The District is committed to providing staff with training and consultation on equitable, inclusive practices for all students and most specifically for students with complex support needs. This training will support our continued commitment to the least restrictive environment as well as build capacity in our teachers, and staff to engage families in transitioning back to district classrooms. April 2, 2014: https://www.thereporteronline.com/2014/04/02/north-penn-special-education-plan-focuses-on-inclusion-of-all-students/

The district is looking to improve programming for students within the least restrictive environment 80% of the day or more and also to lower the percentage of students placed in other settings.

special education testing scores- 2022/2023 school year

PASA

25 questions with answers as follows: Yes (worth 2 points), Sometimes (worth 1 point), and No (0 points)

We Can't Forget the educators!

Additional comments from the teachers were optional.

Surveys were anonymous and have been destroyed or deleted.

Inclusive Education Practices Faculty Survey courtesy of Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education.

Does comply with Immaculata RERB (no action required) process as the data is not being used for research purposes.

Given to 20 staff (regular education, special education, related services): 10 from North Penn and 10 from Colonial.

Beliefs about educating students with disbilities

Maximum score for each question is 20

Beliefs about the role of educators in my school

Maximum score for each question is 20

Beliefs about my ability to educate all learners in general education classrooms

Maximum score for each question is 20

I agree that all students have the ability to be included in a general education classroom. The frequency, length of time, and content areas depend upon the individual needs of the learner. This should be an ongoing discussion with the IEP team.

TEACHER COMMENTS

"Special Ed is very gray. My understanding is that it is a service and not a place. The place is often fluid and based on progress and need. There is no one size or theory that fits all. Pushing a service one way is a disservice to all students.

Lack of time to co-plan with a co-teacher hinders effectice inclusion practices. Special education co-teacher may change from year to year, so the general education teacher may have to teach content to students and co-teacher simultaneously.

Teacher Coplanning Time

Additional INCLUSION concerns

Student Behaviors and Staff Support

Special Education background knowledge & experience i.e. Professional Development

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