Being in an – I just learned this term yesterday – inclusive school for my internship is pretty neat. I hadn’t thought about it until it was brought to my attention during a meeting, but the special education students are completely integrated into their classrooms with all of the other kids.

A special Ed teacher serves as a permanent fixture in each of the classrooms I’m involved in. She sometimes pulls the kids out during individual reading time, but for the most part, she just helps them finish their work on time during the class period.

It’s pretty cool to see how the other kids make sure those students feel included in the classroom; everyone pays attention when they talk, and they’re usually picked first when groups are chosen.