Education

9 deaf students, one, in a wheelchair, 12 special ed kids, 12 regular kids, me with a master's degree, my special ed co-teacher with a master's degree, and our sign language specialist with 30 years experience in the classroom.

It looks as busy as a cranberry market at fly time, but this period has the highest average of all 6 of my classes, including districtwide benchmark tests.

Inclusion can and does work, but like everything else, it takes resources.

We have computers, an Infocus projector, large screen TV, DVD player, lots of bulletin boards, and my personal favorite - POUNDS of glitter!

Heterogeneous classes are better for everyone - regular kids included. The mix is what makes it work, gives it energy and teaches life lessons as well.