Posts Tagged ‘inclusion’
INSIGHTS: Rethinking Inclusion – Why Access Isn’t Enough
By Dr. Cheryl White, Chief Operating Officer, League School for Autism Inclusion has been a defining principle in special education for decades. Too often, though, it’s reduced to simple images: a student with disabilities on the playground, sitting in a general education classroom, or eating lunch with peers. These snapshots may signal access, but they…
Read MoreNEWS: Reimagining the 5K for Family Fun and Inclusion
The League School for Autism has reimagined their traditional 5K run/walk into a Family Fun Run +5K to build inclusion of our neurodivergent students with Autism, their families, and the entire community. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 11th at the League School campus in Walpole. There will be fun for all…
Read MoreLeague School Store Selling New Neurodiversity Apparel
The Hawk’s Nest, the official League School store, is now offering new school apparel that promotes neurodiversity and inclusion. The rainbow infinity symbol is used to represent neurodiversity, which describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways. There is no one “right” way of thinking, learning,…
Read MoreLeague School Celebrates Black History Month with Thoughtful Education
Throughout the month of February, League School staff have been educating students and engaging in meaningful conversations relating to Black History Month. As the month draws to a close, the school would like to thank teachers and administrators for bringing the issues forward and using them to improve and enhance classroom discussions.
Read MoreLeague School Hosts Discussion on Educating & Empowering Neurodivergent Learners
The League School held a discussion on Educating & Empowering Neurodivergent Learners, led by Director of Neurodiversity & Community Inclusion Lindsay Wagner.
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