The receiving team may feel pressured by the transition of
new students due to philosophical changes, time factors, lack of information
regarding the child's diagnosis, and role allocation. The receiving ream
may find the following strategies beneficial:
- 1. Participate as a team in inservice training on inclusion so that
everyone is under the same value and philosophical premise.
- Participate in inservice training on the child's specific disability.
- Know the transition steps, timelines and responsibilities of the
team members, so that the transition team can better plan their schedules
and make the appropriate preparations.
- Seek inservice training on collaboration and team building skills.
- Seek administrative support which includes providing the appropriate
amount of staff, supporting the inclusion philosophy, financial resources
and time for meetings.
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