Inclusive Education
Students with developmental disabilities come to college for the same reason that other college students do:
- to further their education
- to develop lifelong friendships
- to develop career opportunities through practicums
- to gain independence
- to create life enriching experiences
Inclusive education is how that has happened at Lakeland College since 2008.
How it works
Participating students audit courses. But they also:
- set goals
- receive a certificate of achievement
Inclusive education is flexible. Learning pace is set to the individual. Course assignments and exams are adapted. If the program has a practicum, they go on a practicum.
Inclusion in the classroom is only one component of the program. The other is inclusion in campus life. A 3-way partnership between the student, program staff and instructors ensure a positive experience.
This program runs year-round. We encourage our students to find work in the summer.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this initiative, please contact Ashley Klamot by
- calling 780 581 4349
- emailing ashley.klamot@lakelandcollege.ca
History of Inclusive Education |
| Alberta has more inclusive post-secondary initiatives and more experience with inclusive post secondary education than any jurisdiction in the world. Inclusive post secondary education is defined as facilitating the inclusion of students with developmental disabilities in regular programs of study and campus life.
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One of our alumni, Kendra Morrison, and her family are featured in the first half of this video.