Mainstreaming in Early Childhood Programs: Current Status and Relevant Issues

Surveys of preschool personnel and teachers of early childhood educators found that mainstreaming of children with disabilities in preschools increased from 1985-90; benefits are widely recognized; that activities are easily adapted for such children; and primary barriers to successful mainstreaming...

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Published in:Young children 1993-11, Vol.49 (1), p.78-84
Main Authors: Wolery, Mark, Holcombe, Ariane, Venn, Martha L., Brookfield, Jeffri, Huffman, Kay, Schroeder, Carol, Martin, Catherine G., Fleming, Lucy A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barriers to Implementation
Child care
Childhood
Children
Class Activities
Developmental disabilities
Disabilities
Early childhood education
Enrollment Rate
Kindergarten
Mainstreaming
Preschool children
Preschool Education
Preschool Teachers
Primary Education
Research Report
Special education
Special Needs Students
Specialists
Student mainstreaming
Student Needs
Teacher Educators
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Summary:Surveys of preschool personnel and teachers of early childhood educators found that mainstreaming of children with disabilities in preschools increased from 1985-90; benefits are widely recognized; that activities are easily adapted for such children; and primary barriers to successful mainstreaming are inadequate training, high student-staff ratios, lack of funds, and lack of professionals with expertise in various disciplines. (ME)
ISSN:0044-0728