What techniques and strategies should be used for inclusion programs?
Planning for inclusion may involve a wide variety of tools and techniques. The following are some techniques frequently mentioned in the literature. Circle of Friends (also called Circle of Support) is a technique used to enlist the involvement and commitment of peers in developing and supporting effective inclusion. COACHis an assessment and planning tool designed to help educators identify family-centered priorities for their students, define the educational program components, and address these components in an inclusive setting. MAPS (Making Action Plans) is a creative tool which inclusion facilitators can use to help individuals, organizations, and families move into the future. PATH(Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) is a creative tool which inclusion facilitators can use to develop long and short range planning by encouraging people to think “backwards.
