Below are several questions that SPED Administrators have answered to help you understand their role in an inclusive program. Click on the link after the question to read the responses.

Cindy, Julie and Pam, please tell us:

. . . what is your educational background? "I received my undergraduate degree ..."

. . . what other experiences, or staff development has prepared you for inclusion? "We have worked closely with..."

. . . what is your job role? "I supervise the early..."

. . . what is your role regarding the inclusive component of the program? "I work with our ECSE..."

. . . how has your role changed or have you adapted your role as it related to the inclusive program? "I find that I spend less time..."

. . . what were your biggest concerns about participating in an inclusive program? "My biggest concern about..."

. . . what were your experiences related to these concerns once inclusive services were implemented? "Although, some situations still..."

. . . what do you see as the benefits of moving toward inclusive services? "In our rural setting, one benefit..."

. . . can you offer one or more anecdotes that you feel illustrate the benefits of inclusion? "A student with primarily behavior concerns..."