Which of the following is a method to support inclusion in classrooms?

• A. Provide paraprofessional or peer supports
• B. Isolate students with disabilities
• C. Decrease instructional minutes
• D. Limit access to core standards

Answer: (A)

Providing paraprofessional or peer supports helps inclusion by ensuring students with disabilities can participate in the same classroom activities and access the general education curriculum. A paraprofessional can offer targeted, in-class assistance—additional practice, prompts, modeling, and behavior supports—so the student can engage with the lesson alongside peers. Peers can partner through collaborative learning and buddy systems, promoting social integration and mutual support. When these supports are thoughtfully planned and integrated with instruction, they help tailor the learning environment to diverse needs while keeping students with disabilities in the general education setting and working toward the same standards. Isolating students, cutting instructional time, or limiting access to core standards removes opportunities for participation and learning, which undermines inclusion.