December, 2014
"Needs not Labels, Services not Places, Names not Numbers"
 

Inclusive Schools Week was a huge success! We hope you enjoyed the many activities taking place at our schools. Check out a few examples of celebrations at sites below!
-Dr. Elizabeth Blanco, Assistant Superintendent, Special Education
Special Education Awesomeness 
Abilities Awareness at Alvarado Elementary

Parents and staff at Alvarado Elementary School organized "Abilities Awareness Stations" to celebrate inclusion. Students rotated from station to station and engaged in simulated activities to gain awareness for what it's like to have a disability. Through this unique experience students became more aware of some of the challenges our exceptional students face.
Students Teach Students at Grattan Elementary

Grattan Elementary students lead lessons for their peers to celebrate Inclusive Schools Week. One lesson focused on inclusive practices and identifying individual similarities and differences and being unique. The other lesson was a simulation of fine motor challenges. Parent volunteers joined in on the teaching as well. Learning inclusion from your peers proved to be huge a success! 

Lincoln High School Celebration Banner 
Resources
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EdSurge
SpEdTech Flipboard
Dec App of the Month 
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Special Education Annoucements
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If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow. -John Dewey