Posted by jandc on April 28, 19100 at 14:10:34:
In Reply to: inclusion posted by Linda on April 14, 19100 at 23:49:19:
: This was my first year as a special education teacher in a public elementary school. I taught in a count board MRDD, non-inclusive school during the last eight years.
: I need tips on improving collaboration with regular ed. teachers. I am presently trying to run both a self-contained and inclusive classroom. My class is "cross categorical" I have 4 M.H., 3D.H., and 1SBH student. The primary teachers, k-2 would like me to work more in the regular ed classrooms. The 3-4 grade teachers would like their children to spend more time in my classroom. This has made scheduling and collaboration very difficult! I want to start out next year prepared and ready.
: I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
: a. Suggestions for decreasing the nightmare of scheduleing.
sorry ..that's a toughy
: b. Suggestions for building the trust and respect of regular ed. teachers. I work with a very professional, caring, hard working staff.
listening..listening..listening...try to meet the reg. tchr needs first then after time has past, it's easier because they know you value their opinion
: c. Tips on getting the next school year off to "a good start."
make a list of what you want to have for next year and work on it this summer. When you are clear headed.
: d. Tips on writing iep's that reflect both the regular ed curriculum and the needs of the special child.
use the reg. curriculum and just adapt it to your needs...
: Thankyou, Linda
: c. Tips on making inclusion work.
inclusion only works when the two teachers work together. If that doesn't happen, the child will not feel the byproduct.