inclusion “making the pieces fit”

INCLUSIONINCLUSION

“Making the Pieces Fit”“Making the Pieces Fit”

INCLUSIONINCLUSION

“Making the Pieces Fit”“Making the Pieces Fit”

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"Inclusion is changing the rules of the game

so that everyone can play and everyone can win." 

Dr. Richard Villa

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Current Principles Regarding Current Principles Regarding Diversity in Job CorpsDiversity in Job Corps

Current Principles Regarding Current Principles Regarding Diversity in Job CorpsDiversity in Job Corps

• Required

• Practiced

• Documented

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A New PerspectiveA New PerspectiveA New PerspectiveA New Perspective

• The inclusion of individuals with disabilities is simply an extension of the existing practice.

• Develop a “global” perspective.

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Where to StartWhere to StartWhere to StartWhere to Start

• Commitment

— Culture

— Accessibility

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CommitmentCommitmentCommitmentCommitment

1. To the concept

2. To accessibility

• Architecturally

(including communication accessibility)

• Programmatically

• Attitudinally

3. To adherence to the law

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Developing a CultureDeveloping a CultureDeveloping a CultureDeveloping a Culture

• Educate

• Model

• Promote

• Assess

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EducationEducationEducationEducation

• Staff

• Students

• Employers

• Community

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Training TopicsTraining TopicsTraining TopicsTraining Topics

• Basic etiquette

• Accommodation

• Common Disabilities

• General Resources

• Techniques/Strategies

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When to train?When to train?When to train?When to train?

• Staff and student orientations

• Cultural Awareness programs

• Student gatherings

• Annual staff training plan

• Any time and all of the time

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ModelingModelingModelingModeling

• Staff conduct

• Staff attitudes

• Staff knowledge

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PromotionPromotionPromotionPromotion

• Marketing materials

• Displays

• Word of Mouth

• Activities

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AssessmentAssessmentAssessmentAssessment

• Constant/never ending

• Benefit to the whole

• Initiative

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Assessment Assessment (cont.)(cont.)Assessment Assessment (cont.)(cont.)

"Inclusion is ever-changing, based on

your current crop of students.

Just when you think you have the

perfect recipe, a new guest arrives

and is allergic to what you are serving." 

Dr. Richard Villa

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Self AdvocacySelf AdvocacySelf AdvocacySelf Advocacy

• Promotion of self

• Involvement

• Awareness

— Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

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Successful Models and Successful Models and ResourcesResources

Successful Models and Successful Models and ResourcesResources

RISE Restructuring for Inclusive

School Environments

ALIMACANI Elementary School

Inclusion… Yours, mine, ours

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RISERISERISERISE

Project Mission Statement

“…to assist school systems, individual schools, educators, and families to

structure school environments so that ALL school-aged children and youth are active, fully participating members of a unified schools community supportive

of student diversity…”

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Project AssumptionsProject AssumptionsProject AssumptionsProject Assumptions

• Schools are a microcosm of society and should reflect that in their total environment.

• ALL students belong.

• ALL students can learn at higher levels.

• ALL students benefit and learn best when educated together while being provided supports that meet their individual needs.

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Assumptions Assumptions (cont.)(cont.)Assumptions Assumptions (cont.)(cont.)

• ALL people have strengths, gifts, and talents.

• It is the responsibility of ALL educators to teach ALL students in the ways they learn best.

• Teaching AND learning are shared responsibilities.

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RISE Contact InformationRISE Contact InformationRISE Contact InformationRISE Contact Information

• Phone: (901) 678-4932

• Fax: (901) 678-4778

• http://www.people.memphis.edu/~coe_rise/Links.html

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Inclusion…Inclusion…Yours, mine, oursYours, mine, ours

Inclusion…Inclusion…Yours, mine, oursYours, mine, ours

Florida Inclusion Network

The good, the bad, and the included...

What makes inclusion work?

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Characteristics of Characteristics of Successful ProgramsSuccessful Programs

Characteristics of Characteristics of Successful ProgramsSuccessful Programs

• Inclusion works when teachers believe that all children can learn.

• Diversity is valued and celebrated.

• The principal (center director) plays an active and supportive leadership role.

• All students work toward the same educational outcomes based on high standards.

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Characteristics Characteristics (cont.)(cont.)Characteristics Characteristics (cont.)(cont.)

• There is a sense of community in which everyone belongs, is accepted and is supported by his or her peers and other members of the school community.

• Staff have changed roles that are more collaborative . (COMMUNICATE)

• There is access to necessary technology and physical modifications and accommodations

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Common CharacteristicsCommon Characteristicsof Inclusive Programsof Inclusive Programs

Common CharacteristicsCommon Characteristicsof Inclusive Programsof Inclusive Programs

• A belief that all students can learn at higher levels.

• A belief that students learn best when educated together with appropriate support(s).

• Diversity is celebrated.

• There is a sense of community.

• Staff and students collaborate.

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ResourcesResourcesResourcesResources

http://rushservices.com/Inclusion/