Going to School Documentary

 Talking Points

1.  At the beginning of the documentary a women was introduced that used to be the principle at the school that was highlighted in the documentary. She was the principle there when the start of inclusion happened. she was told "I'm sorry we have to do this to you" when she got the information that she would be getting the "most handicapped student in the district". this really stood out to me because it shows the real thought behind helping the children. for many they look at is as something they have to do, like a chore. instead of being proud and honored that thy are entrusted with these special students.

2. The mom of one o the students that was shown mentioned how she was her sons aid for three years because one one told her that her son could have an aid. this made me really think about the limited recourse out their to inform parents of their rights and protections. it made me think of my time as a social worker. i had several clients who were unaware pf the fact that a student with and IEP for a 504 has the right to bussing. no one had ever told them so they didn't know. 

3. The idea of segregation within special ed was something that kept coming up in the documentary. But the perfect example was the fact the the special education classrooms themselves were segregated. they were in a completely different part of the building. the teacher mentioned how no one even walked down the hallway anymore because it was so segregated. 

Argument: The argument in this documentary is to have inclusion for students with special needs. but also to involve parents in the decisions that are best for their students when it comes to inclusions.