Name
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools--Be An Inclusion Champion!
Description

Special Olympics goes beyond the commonly thought of one day, sport competitions. Unified Champion Schools (UCS) helps create inclusive school communities where everyone is welcome and accepted. UCS encompasses students aged two years through high school and beyond. UCS elementary strategies include Young Athletes, Unified Young Readers, Little Feet Meets, Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole school engagement opportunities. UCS middle/high school strategies include respect/anti-bullying campaigns, disability awareness, inclusive activities, Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole school engagement opportunities. This presentation will provide an overview of Special Olympics UCS strategies at all grade levels and ways for schools to get started and engage their schools and communities to become more inclusive. This session will highlight resources available for staff, students, parents, and schools.

Track
GENERAL
Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location Name
A385
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
1
Type of Session
Session - In-Person
This sectional targets grade level(s):
All
Capacity
31