On Tuesday, September 20, a delegation of researchers and
educators from Japan will spend the day at Manchester-Essex Regional School
District observing classes and talking with teachers and administrators about
inclusive educational practices. The
visiting group is led by Dr. Wakuta Manabu, professor and researcher at Osaka
University. Dr. Manabu is joined by Mr.
Kazuki Tani, researcher and educator at Tamagawa University, Ms.
Yuki Osuka, researcher and educator, and special education teachers Mr. Satoshi
Aoyama, Mr. Takayuki Ono, and Ms. Midori Sakane.
The visiting educators and researchers will also visit
Landmark School, which recommended MERSD as an ideal public school district to
observe for special education programming and inclusive practices. During the visit, the delegation will observe
the District’s program for students with dyslexia, social and emotional
learning program, and elementary inclusion classes.
