Is Inclusion Possible for Students with Disabilities in Hamilton County?

Academics, Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, All Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, IEP, Inclusion, Intellectual Disabilities, Special Education, Tennessee

Chattanooga Inclusive Ed recently provided a requested white paper to Chattanooga 2.0 outlining current deficiencies in inclusive best practices in the Hamilton County Department of Education, a summary of evidence on the benefits of inclusion for children with and without exceptional needs, and concrete recommendations for reform. Here’s an excerpt from the white paper on…

Myths Associated with Inclusive Education

Academics, Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, All Disabilities, Behavior, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, IEP, Inclusion, Intellectual Disabilities, Resource Review, Special Education

For years parents and educators have heard many excuses why students with disabilities should not be full included in their home zoned school..  Many times these excuses fall into specific categories. Myth #1: Students with significant disabilities educated in general education classrooms won’t get the support they need. Myth #2: Students with the most significant…