What is your educational background?
BS in Occupational Therapy, M.Ed. in Learning Problems (SPED) and 20+ years of experience.

What other experiences, or staff development has prepared you for inclusion?
Other schools inclusion programs, and years of working in various locations with students.

What is your job role?
Evaluate, provide direct services, work with parents/teachers, staff on student success, adaptations, etc.

What is your role regarding the inclusive component of the program?
Same as above.

What were your biggest concerns about participating in an inclusive program?
None.

What do you see as the benefits of moving toward inclusive services?
Depends on the student being in class with same age peers (social.)

Can you offer one or more anecdotes that you feel illustrate the benefits of inclusion?
Team Work! Not losing sight of reality!