Inclusive Education in Alberta

There are three different ways that children with special needs are taught through; special education classes, resource room and inclusive classrooms.
Special Education classes, consists of a complete separation from the classroom, where there is a congregation of children with similar special needs grouped together in one class.
A resource room, where for certain subject a student may move from the classroom, to a resource room for specific help or a different curriculum for a certain subject such as math. The student Will then return to the classroom once that subject is done.
Inclusive Classrooms, are where students with special needs stay in the classroom for all subjects through out the day. "Educating all children, together, well."

As a new teacher, there are different things that I may need in order to take my place in an inclusive classroom. Such things may be:

• Knowledge of the students, their backgrounds and in depth knowledge of a child's learning disability
• What may have worked and what has not worked in previous years. Possibly meeting with teachers who have taught the students prior.
• Practice working with children who have learning disabilities
• A support System

I believe, with these things and maybe a few others, working in an inclusive classroom may be easier than without them. It may also allow me to be more comfortable with my position, as well as the possibility to overcome challenges through out the year.