Including Students with Exceptionalities

Research Monograph #16: http://etfo-ots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Including-Students-with-Exceptionalities.pdf I'd like to bring your special focus on something mentioned in the above research monograph: “In the face of a changing world view on issues of inclusio n and diversity, these types of debates tend to focus less on whether or not a student should be included in mainstream schooling and more on how inclusion should be defined and orchestrated.” So, how should inclusion be defined and orchestrated? The following points should be kept in mind before, during and after the placement of a student with exceptionalities.  Students should be integrated in the school extra-curricular activities regardless of the level of disability. If extra support is needed, extra staff should be appointed for facilitating these activities such as intra and inter school sports and games competitions.  Students with Special needs should be integrated in classes with diverse backgrounds and...