Barbara, from Barkley replied:
I was concerned that the "flow" of the classroom could be disrupted by the actions or even the special needs of some of the ECSE students.

Claudia, from White replied:
I wasn't sure that the children enrolled in special education could adapt and really be included as a true part of a regular education classroom. I wasn't sure that the children would benefit as much as they would in a self-contained program.

Edna, from St. Ben's Infant/Toddler replied:
The staff involved us in the program.

Joy, from Bright Futures replied:
I was concerned with a lack of communication.

Kenna, from Bright Futures replied:
I was concerned that children with behavior concerns would distract the other children and take too much of the teacher's time.

Lovie, from St. Ben's Infant/Toddler replied:
Did the programs really help the child? But working with the programs the gratification of the progress of the child's development that I help with.

Marcia, from Bright Futures replied:
That the children with IEP's would distract the other children.

Pat, from Raintree Montessori School replied:
Fear of being out there on my own without the support of therapists close at hand. But that's been OK. I feared that the other children would get less attention because of the time spent with the special needs child. Fear that it might not be the answer for everyone, some students may need more intensive, one-on- one help.

Patti, from Barkley replied:
I had no concerns with this being an inclusive classroom setting when I was hired.

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