Abstract:
A growing number of learners with special education needs (LSENs) seek admission to regular schools. SPED centers are the public schools offering SPED program and accepting learners with special needs are testimonies that learners with special needs can learn and develop love for learning. The study examined and described how public SPED centers can make LSENs significant members in the school and productive citizens in the future. Data gathered through the interview and observations were presented using the narrative research design. In the conducted interview, the informants agreed to mainstreaming but there should be dialogue between receiving teachers and SPED teachers to work together for the improvement of the LSENs. The researcher recommends that the delivery of quality education be facilitated for learners with special education needs. SPED centers as resource center for inclusion must combat discriminatory attitudes and instead create a sympathetic and compassionate environment. Inclusive education must be intensified to enhance academic development of learners with special education needs.
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