The Sustainability of Inclusionary Practices: A Case Study

Authors

  • Catherine Richmond-Cullen
  • Dona Bauman
  • Vanessa Ferrance
  • Sonya Kunkel

Keywords:

responsible inclusion; sustainability of inclusion; leadership qualities

Abstract

In this article the authors describe a qualitative study that
researched the sustainability of responsible inclusive practices in a public
elementary school in Connecticut. Through focus group sessions that
included teachers, administrators and support staff, five themes were
identified that demonstrate importance in the sustainability of inclusion.
The data revealed the following five consistent themes as integral to
responsible inclusive practices: (1) Public Service with a Moral Purpose,
(2) Culture and Commitment, (3) Data-Driven Decision Making. (4)
Leadership Qualities and (5) Co-Teaching and Community Involvement.

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Published

2017-05-30

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 5 (2017): May 2017

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