Special Ed. Teacher ("Pull Out" vs. "Push In")

(Sorry, this is a post I missed from a few weeks ago)

Personally, I would prefer to work in classroom that uses a resource room (a “pull out” program). I work at an elementary school and have been able to observe the resource room. It sees like the special ed teacher would have more control over the classroom and maybe even be able to teach more effectively in his or her own classroom. In the school where I work, once the kids come in to the resource room they know that Mrs. R is their teacher and that she is going to be in charge. The paraprofessionals are in the room, but the special ed teacher is the one directing and teaching the students. The paraprofessionals are definitely more on the sidelines. I feel like the “push in” method may have more potential for the paraprofessionals to step in a little too much or for it to be confusing for the students about which teacher is in charge. The teachers may also have a hard time feeling like they could be stepping on each other’s toes. It could also be distracting for other students. I can see pros and cons to both kinds of programs, but as a special ed teacher I think I would feel more comfortable and effective in a resource room setting.