A Qualitative Study of the Initiation and Continuation of Preschool Inclusion Programs

Purcell, Megan L.; Horn, Eva; Palmer, Susan B.

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2007

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Purcell, Megan L.

Horn, Eva

Palmer, Susan B.

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Council for Exceptional Children

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Scholarly/refereed, publisher version

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Abstract

Initiation and continuation of preschool inclusion is a challenging task. Through interviews and focus groups of school district and special education personnel, researchers in this study examined how 5 programs in 1 Midwestern state provided such services. The investigation used a multiple-case study methodology to examine how these programs initiated and sustained inclusive services. Especially important to these programs were factors such as having a shared vision, utilizing key personnel, and developing a structure within which the program could work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This is the publisher's version, also found here: http://cec.metapress.com/content/h13780v85427/?p=7691ebee5d054406b7e2d78120f572db&pi=25

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http://hdl.handle.net/1808/11039

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Purcell, Megan L., Horn, Eva, et al. (2007) A Qualitative Study of the Initiation and Continuation of Preschool Inclusion Programs. Exceptional Children, 74(1), 85-99.

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