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Horning Elementary highlights peer-to-peer and Unified programs that boost inclusion
Summary
Horning Elementary staff and students presented a peer-to-peer curriculum, Unified bocce and schoolwide inclusion efforts; presenters said program growth has been supported by grants and PTO fundraising and that the program is zero-cost to the district in direct expenses.
Horning Elementary principal Jack Yates and classroom staff showcased the school’s peer-to-peer and Unified programs during the Brighton Area Schools board meeting, telling trustees the programs increase social inclusion and academic engagement for students with and without disabilities.
Why it matters: Trustees were shown student testimony and program data indicating classroom-level social benefits and reduced behavioral referrals. Horning’s program met the requirements to be designated a Unified Champion School, a status that opens access to grant funding.
Program overview Principal Jack Yates described Horning…
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