School of Bronx Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K)

Information Session Night about Inclusion Program

March 5th, 2015
Inclusion isTrue and Ideal inclusion is educating all children with a disability in a regular
school setting regardless of their disability.
Involving students with disabilities in as many academic and extracurricular activities as
possible
Encouraging friendships and other social relationships between students with disabilities
and students without disabilities
Teaching all children to understand and accept that we all have differences
General education students learn acceptance and empathy for students with disabilities
In an inclusion classroom, there is an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Special Education
Itinerant Teacher who responsibilities include:
Makes certain that the students Individualized Education Program (IEP) is being
followed exactly as it should be
Attends and participates in meetings at the Committee on Preschool Special Education
(CPSE) for the students annual IEP meeting to report on progress, changes and new
goals that need to be added to the IEP to better meet the students learning needs
Works thoroughly together with the classroom teachers (General Educator and Special
Educator)
Coordinates with the other service providers or specialists that may work with the
student, such as, a speech therapist, occupational therapist (OT), physical therapist (PT),
and/or play therapist
Works closely with the parents of the child (sometimes it may also be in their home for
observations or training sessions)
What are the benefits of having a Special Education Itinerant Teacher in an inclusion
classroom?
Gives specific one-to-one or small group instruction directly to the preschool student(s)
with a disability
Adjusts lesson plans and curriculum to meet the individual needs of the student(s)
Provides strategies for the childs teachers (General Education/Special Education) to
include into the lessons
Sets into place and monitors the students behavior management program
Is in constant contact through discussions/meetings with the students teachers to make
any necessary changes to the classroom environment to better meet the childs learning
needs
Works closely together with all members of the students team; including his/her teachers,
therapists, and parents
For more information about inclusion:
http://www.inclusionnow.org.au/

Contact information:
ECE Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT):
Miryam Kashanian
Tel: 917-696-6203
Email: MKashanian26@gmail.com