Identifying the special education services provided to the class teachers of inclusive education students with mild ID

This study aims to identify the special education services provided to the teachers of inclusive education students with mild ID. The study was conducted with 56 students with mild ID who were in inclusive education environments, and 50 class teachers. During the study, interviews were carried out with class teachers who worked in 32 different primary schools and 50 different classrooms in the central boroughs of Bursa. During the interviews, teacher interview forms were used for the teachers, and student forms were used for the students. In order to identify how special education services for inclusive education were provided to teachers and students, the forms were filled in for each teacher in individual interviews. The personal and educational information of the students participating in the study, as well as how and why they were placed in educational settings were filled in by receiving information from their schools they were registered at,District National Education Directorate and Research and Application Centres. The answers the teachers gave for the provision of special education services to teachers were recorded, and in this way, data was obtained. When the findings of the research are studied, it is observed that the teachers of inclusive education students with mild ID had positive views on special education evaluation board reports, having IEP units at their schools, suggested special education services, Educational Plans prepared by Research and Application Centres, the content of IEP, in-class support, and specialized education offices. On the other hand, the teachers participating in the study have expressed negative thoughts on receiving assistance for IEP development, making use of supportive services, their classes on children with ID, and the need for specialized education. Key Words: Inclusive Education, Individuals with mild ID, Special Education Services, Specialized Support, Class Teachers