The document outlines an inclusive educational plan with the goals of teaching compassion and acceptance of differences. It describes setting up a classroom for cooperative learning and social interaction. Special equipment is provided to help students become successful learners. The plan also involves a one-day workshop for students focused on accepting oneself, recognizing multiple intelligences, and building a sense of belonging in school so it is inclusive for all. Activities aim to emphasize each person's unique qualities and talents.

1. Inclusive Educational Plan By Greg March 2011 “ Inclusion teaches compassion, understanding and patience for typical children and gives special needs children self-esteem and friendships.” Gloria Jean Bass, Special Needs Coordinator

2. Student Profile

4. Graphing The Observational Data Rating Scale 1= Never 2= Rarely 3= Sometimes 4= Frequently 5= Always

6. The classroom setting is set up for co-operative learning and social interactions.

7. Role enhancement- Equipment to help student become a successful learner and classmate Special desk when needed for standing

9. Emphasize the importance of “interpersonal identification between valued and devalued people” Working with other teachers and support staff in developing a one day workshop on empathy and team building. “ We are all unique and talented in our own ways”

10. The agenda for the day’s workshop From Me to We- Agenda Goals 1 - Acceptance of oneself-Have students discover unique characteristics about oneself and that it is ok for us to be different as a learner, the way we look and in the way we socially interact with others. Introduction (library)- the team, nametags, agenda Ice breaker (mini gym or library)- “Shake”- Getting to know names. “ Quality World” ( library, mini-gym, classrooms)- Collage activity discovering about oneself and how everyone has a unique quality world. Recess break, snacks in the library after recess Multiple intelligences (library)- activities that emphasize that we have a multiple ways of learning and that some people may have challenges learning one way but be very talented in another way. Animal story/ video and discussion Multiple intelligences- presentation and video Communication exercise- listen and draw Visual exercise-mirrors and drawing, video and memory Ice breaker “Holding Your Own” –talking exercise Lunch Break Goal 2 - Now that we accept it’s ok to be unique and different, how do we build a sense of belonging and acceptance so that LM is an inclusive school? Ice breaker- “The Sculpture and the clay” our body language tells a lot about us-excitement, loneliness, Heroes : Finding the Hero within you! (library) Characteristics of heroes: Super heroes! National Heroes, International Heroes Everyday Heroes: what are their characteristics? What heroic acts can we perform everyday in our school? What gets in the way of us being an everyday Hero? Nutrition and recess break Compliments exercise -(Begin in library, go to classroom) Ice breaker- “The Goose Story”-Flock dance Exit slip

11. Me to We Memories Drama Story telling Guest speakers Quality worlds Multiple intelligences

12. Teaching of Social Skills Increase the amount of “positive social integration and valued social participation”

14. Practicing Social Skills and Enhancing Valued Roles