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mainstreaming and inclusion
By Carolyn

I have experienced inclusion in several schools. However, we are not using inclusion in our school, possibly because of funding and the fact that our special ed teacher only comes to school in the afternoons.

I would love
to have the opportunity to have a special education teacher within my classroom to help the two LD children I have. I think that on-the-spot individualized help with these kids would be beneficial as I am teaching the subject matter. As it is now, they are in resource for an hour in the afternoons. Because the teacher doesn't meet with them in my room, I have to maintain a constant contact

with him concerning what I am teaching. Our pullout special ed program doesn't seem to be helping my kids complete anything at grade level; they can't complete grade level math and reading tasks, but I believe that as long as they are making are being met.

My two special ed kids have so much trouble with math. One can't read or write, and I teach fifth grade. It is difficult for me to try to meet his needs.

I guess we all could use some advice from seasoned special ed teachers as to how we can help special education kids within our classrooms. Maybe we can turn to that site on Proteacher.