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Head Start Paraprofessional, Patti

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Picture of a head start para-professional What is your educational background?
I have a high school diploma.

What other experiences, or staff development have prepared you for inclusion?
This is my first experience in a preschool classroom.

What is your job role?
Help with the children, clean up, put breakfast and lunch on the table, and clean up after. In the afternoon I do paperwork.

What is your role regarding the inclusive component of the program?
I work with all the children in the classroom.

How has your role changed or have you adapted your role as it relates to the inclusive program?
This is my first experience in a preschool classroom.

What were your biggest concerns about participating in an inclusive program?
I had no concerns with this being an inclusive classroom setting when I was hired.

What do you see as the benefits of moving toward inclusive services?
The benefits are that the children help each other learn. They need more programs like this one in all schools.

 
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