Amy, from Bright Futures replied:
Exposure. He is spared the prejudice and bias he might learn in a non inclusive environment.

Amy, from Opportunity Preschool replied:
I believe it is a positive experience for my children. It shows society in a For both realms of children it is positive. A realistic view for both. Teaches children with disabilities they are included and accepted into society. Also that there are so many "gray areas" of our world.

Caleb's Mom, from White replied:
The inclusion program means more "hands on" in the classroom. All students benefit from the extra assistance given. I think also a good opportunity for Caleb to be with kids with different types of needs and to learn how to work with these children.

Carolyn, from St. Ben's Preschool replied:
My daughter is learning that in life we have special friends, friends that we respect and treat as we would hope to be treated. That sometimes it takes our friends longer to grasp different concepts, but through sharing amongst friends learning is fun for everyone.

Maria, from White replied:
My daughter has learned that not only are all kids different, some due to handicaps, but she has learned to communicate with them at their level rather than ignore them because they can't communicate at her level.

Jenny, from Barkley replied:
Eric benefits in several ways. The classroom size is small, the staff are excellent, and Eric is learning ease with and acceptance of others. I hope that inclusive programs will always be a part of my son's education.

Jordan's Mom, from Raintree replied:
Jordan is a helpful child and compassionate too. Having children with special needs in classrooms increases his compassion for other kids in class and out of class.

Mary, from Bright Futures replied:
She gets to know that being different doesn't matter.

Stacy, from Barkley replied:
I feel he has become much more outgoing. He has "come out of his shell." He talks about all the kids and talks about some of the children needing "special attention," but accepts them as his friends and understands that we are all different in some ways.

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