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Intended Audience: General


Purpose: To provide a unique opportunity to observe the inclusion process over two school years.


Description: This program begins when 8-year old Heather, a little girl with Downs syndrome, is in a self-contained, special education classroom. It follows her through age 10 and full inclusion into her neighborhood school.



The program documents Heather and her family, teachers, aid, principal, and classmates as they make this journey from self-contained classroom to an inclusive setting. It enables viewers to see for themselves the step-by-step nature of the inclusion process, its challenges, and its rewards.


Institutional DVD Special Features:

  • Extra Interviews:
    • Maureen Petrika
    • Jane Westerhold
    • Dr. Richard Rosenberg
  • Excerpts from additional programs

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"This affirmative and practical resource is excellent for staff training and community education on a timely issue."
-- Booklist

"...A wide range of encouraging and informative ideas..."
-- Video Librarian

"An inspiring and encouraging look at what can be done by dedicated, forward looking professionals... well done..."
-- School Library Journal

The Inclusion Series is an award-winning program, widely used by educators, professionals and parents world wide. Screened in workshops, university classrooms, parent-teacher meetings, in-service training programs, and in resource centers.

These programs inspire inclusion. They offer examples of inclusion of people with disabilities in real-life situations.

Produced and directed by acclaimed director Jacky Comforty in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education's Project CHOICES.