The effect of an inclusive program on teachers

The purpose of this study was to determine how critical collaborative teams of regular education and special education teachers operate, what strategies are presently in use and what can be done to foster success in the future in inclusive settings. The subjects of this study consisted of eight pairs of regular and special education teachers forming collaborative pairs. All participants volunteered to complete the survey instrument. The responses were analyzed by using content analysis. Many of the educators\u27 responses were positive concerning inclusion and in-class support. However, there are some concerns reported for the implementation of this program in the future. Teachers overwhelmingly agree that support of various kinds including reduced class size and the availability of classroom assistants are fundamental to a successful inclusion program