That comes from educating about the diversity of the body of Christ. Berends adds that research shows that special education students do not get in the way of other students' learning. For some, the inclusive model has helped to prevent overlooking students who need special education. But principal Myron Bolkema was concerned about students who performed well on tests but still needed help. We still have a resource room, but we removed the stigma.
Kids can go on their own to the resource room, but the resource teacher also comes to the classroom.
CLC provides consultants to help schools get started in inclusive special education. CLC teachers help plan curricula with the school's general education teachers to ensure that educational and social goals for each student are met. CLC also offers psychological testing for students and resource services as well as supportive services for teachers and parents. The Directline program of CLC helps high school students who have disabilities make a transition to the workplace. Although the CLC so far has been able to help only schools in Michigan and Wisconsin, the inclusive model is catching on in other schools in North America.