Common use of Inclusive Practices Clause in Contracts

Inclusive Practices. ‌ The Association and the District recognize the importance of including students with disabilities wherever possible in the regular program of their home District. An inclusive classroom for the purpose of this Agreement, is defined as one in which students are taught in a co-teaching environment or one in which one (1) or more aides are assigned to the classroom to assist students with their learning. It is further recognized that the success of such a program is dependent on the cooperative nature between the classroom teacher and the specialist(s) involved. It is therefore in the best interest of the program, that every effort will be made to ensure that all professionals involved will agree to work together and will be given a minimum of thirty (30) minutes per six (6) day cycle for the purpose of planning. The District will provide for training to facilitate inclusive activities. In addition, any monitors or aides who are assigned to inclusive students (including students with IEP’s or 504 plans) shall be provided training for such activities by the District. At no time shall the teacher who is assigned the student with an aide or monitor, be required to supervise (supervision is defined as evaluative or disciplinary in nature) the monitor for his/her activities with the student. Whenever possible, the District will make an effort to limit the class size of the inclusive classroom to maximum of twenty-five (25) students. The provisions of Inclusive Practices are not subject to grievances. However, upon notification of the Superintendent or Union President, the Association and the District agree to meet to discuss ways to alleviate the situation immediately, if possible, and to discuss ways to correct the situation in the future.

Inclusive Practices. ‌ The Association and the District recognize the importance of including students with disabilities wherever possible in the regular program of their home District. An inclusive classroom for the purpose of this Agreement, is defined as one in which students are taught in a co-teaching environment or one in which one (1) or more aides are assigned to the classroom to assist students with their learning. It is further recognized that the success of such a program is dependent on the cooperative nature between the classroom teacher and the specialist(s) involved. It is therefore in the best interest of the program, that every effort will be made to ensure that all professionals involved will agree to work together and will be given give a minimum of thirty (30) minutes per six (6) day cycle for the purpose of planning. The District will provide for training to facilitate inclusive activities. In addition, any monitors or aides who are assigned to inclusive students (including students with IEP’s 's or 504 plans) shall be provided training for such activities by the District. At no time shall the teacher who is assigned the student with an aide or monitor, be required to supervise (supervision is defined as evaluative or disciplinary in nature) the monitor for his/his/ her activities with the student. Whenever possible, the District will make an effort to limit the class size of the inclusive classroom to maximum of twenty-five (25) students. The provisions of Inclusive Practices are not subject to grievances. However, upon notification of the Superintendent or Union President, the Association and the District agree to meet to discuss ways to alleviate the situation immediately, if possible, and to discuss ways to correct the situation in the future.