integration of a preschool class

According to Exceptional Parent Magazine, September 2001 issue, the New York League for Early Learning has adopted the philosophy of integrating preschool classes. The article, “Integrated Preschool Classrooms: Learning Together and From One Another”, discusses a few of the benefits of combining Special Education classes with the ‘Typical’ education classes. These integrated classes can benefit both groups of children.

One of the primary benefits as seen by author Ronald Lenkowsky, MD, is that the “typically developing child will gain a broader understanding about accepting differences.” Because of being ex...