Each year, the TASH Conference brings together a diverse community of stakeholders who gain information, learn about resources, and connect with others across the country to strengthen the disability field. This year’s conference theme, “Be Creative - Innovative Solutions for an Inclusive Life,” reminds us to think outside the box during times of uncertainty. Creativity, innovation, and determination can pave the way for meaningful and inclusive lives for people with disabilities.
This presentation will present findings from a mixed methods study which compared the instructional days of students with disabilities in inclusive vs. segregated settings; and, compared their overall progress educationally over time. Specifically, 32 matched pairs of students (16 in inclusive classrooms and 16 in separate classes) in the same school district were observed over a full school day. Results of these observations will be shared. In addition, data on educational progress over time was taken for the 16 pairs of students, and analyses of these data will be shared.
