Dr. Gerald Craddock:

The Finish model is a good example where there is extensive training for teachers on upskilling. Part of their role is being a support co-ordinator for the implementation of an individual education plan which, interestingly, all students in Finland have, not just those with special needs. They do not use the term "special needs" but rather "learning supports". Teachers in Finland see that every child, not just a few, requires learning support. Finland has different levels, namely general, intensive and specific. They are the levels of support they provide to students in their class. As I mentioned, therapy happens within the class. Children are not removed from the class.