It is virtually impossible to specifically define each and every role one might experience in an inclusive early childhood program. Consequently, what is presented in this chapter is a possible framework of roles one might encounter when working with children with disabilities in community preschool settings.

It is safe to say there are a multitude of factors which might impact any one role within a community early childhood program. The commitment on the part of the individual early childhood program as well as the various service providers may help or hinder the inclusion process. The experience and training of the community preschool staff impacts not only how comfortable they are with inclusion, but also how the related service providers feel providing special services within that setting. Differing opinions, ideas, and amount of time or flexibility on the part of staff members, as well as differing personalities are just a few of the factors which can play a role in whether or not the inclusion process will be a positive one and in effect, how each oneÃs role will be determined. Keeping some of these various factors in mind, the possible definitions of what oneÃs role might entail are further described in this chapter.