Purcell, Megan L.Horn, EvaPalmer, Susan B.2013-04-162013-04-162007Purcell, 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.https://hdl.handle.net/1808/11039This is the publisher's version, also found here: http://cec.metapress.com/content/h13780v85427/?p=7691ebee5d054406b7e2d78120f572db&pi=25Initiation 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]en-USArticleopenAccess