I. Introduction

A. White church Elementary
1. Benefits
a. Educational
b. Social Skill

II. Practices that Support Successful, Responsible Inclusion.

A. Classroom Practices (Instructional and Curricular Practices)
1. Instructional Best Practices
a. Learner Focused Programs
i. Flexible Instructional Arrangements
a. Peer tutoring
b. Peer coaching
c. Cooperative learning groups
d. Small group instruction
e. One to one instruction
ii. Class Meetings and Student Lead Conferences
b. Center-Based Instruction
c. Individualized Differentiated Curriculum
i. Adaptation of instruction
ii. Adaptation of materials
iii. Individualized goals for all students
iv. Strategies
a. Multiple Intelligence theory- know children's learning strengths.
d. Thematic Unit Instruction
2. School - Wide Practices
a. Collaborative Team Structure
i. Teacher's work as a team
ii. All teachers are responsible for all students
iii. Administrative support is necessary
a. Teachers need time to plan together.
b. Multi- Age Class Structure
c. Authentic Assessment Practices
i. Curriculum based measures
ii. Portfolio Assessment
a. Work samples
b. Videotapes
c. Culminating events
d. Technology - Enriched Curriculum
3. Community Practices
a. Outcome Based Education
b. Climate of Acceptance