Celebrate Inclusive Schools Week December 3-7th, 2007

Since it began in 2001, Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The Celebration Week also provides an important opportunity for educators, students, and parents to discuss what else needs to be done in order to ensure that our schools continue to improve their ability to successfully educate all children.

Sooner SUCCESS encourages every school in Garfield County to participate in this important celebration! If you would like to learn more about how to host an Inclusive Schools celebration in your school or just pick up great tips on successful inclusion from past participants, visit http://www.inclusiveschools.org/kit.asp

You will find materials that offer lots of ideas for celebrating Inclusive Schools Week in your school (publications on the benefits of inclusive schools, a lengthy list of celebration ideas and lesson plans, and materials to use in promoting your celebration ad inclusive practices in your community.

You will also find great ideas and strategies to inspire you in their publications (available free of charge as PDF downloads)

• Charting an Inclusive Journey through School, Work, and Life: Successful Transition Planning for All Students
• Bridging the Gap: Achievement for All
• Fostering Effective Family-School Linkages for Inclusive Schools
• Misperceptions About Inclusive Schools

Inclusive Schools Week is an excellent opportunity to highlight the work your school or district has done to create an inclusive community, which celebrates the achievements of diverse learners.

During the first week of December and every week let's celebrate and support ALL of our children!