What is an inclusion specialist?
Published: Mar. 8, 2022Updated: Jun. 12, 2026
Inclusion means a child who needs special education services is still included with their typically developing peers at school, but it often takes professional insight to know what support a child needs to successfully participate alongside their peers in the classroom. Dr. Sarah Pelangka, special education advocate and owner of KnowIEPs, breaks down what an inclusion specialist is and how they can provide support to families.
To learn more about inclusion support in the classroom, check out our article Inclusion 101!
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