Cami, age 3, is included in pre-school. The teachers use sign language in the class so that Cami understands what is going on around her and can participate. The children see the sign language and slowly absorb and internalize and use the sign language occasionally in a natural way.
Classroom Environment
Classroom Management
Dr. George Scarlett speaks about classroom management, focussing on the environment and the teachers role in creating a caring community inside the classroom.
Creative Work at the Table
Larissa and her peers cut and paste at the table at St. Francis Day Care Center.
Dr. Roberta Silver – Full Interview
Dr. Roberta Silver about her work with speech pathologies and with Larissa.
Eva Mayers – Full Interview
Eva Mayers about her work with Larissa, struggles and support on the way of inclusion at school.
Finding the Right Team
Peter Brown about different school systems, how to choose and work with a team and the support and influence needed from the community.
How to Start
Debbie LeeKeenan about the need of the family to understand how the school works and how their children develop in the classroom.
Kindergarten Inclusion
Inclusion in action of children with a variety of special needs in a kindergarten classroom. Teacher’s specialists, administrators and parent discuss the process, and their experiences over the school year.
Larissa’s Class at St. Francis
Lisa Kuh – Full Interview
Interview with Lisa Kuh PhD. early childhood master teacher at The Children’s School, October 2010. She is currently the Director of Early Education for Somerville Public Schools in Somerville, MA.