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Papillion La Vista Title I schools describe Unified Sports, classroom inclusion at April board meeting
Summary
Principals and special-education staff from Papillion La Vista Community Schools’ five Title I elementary buildings described Unified Sports, co‑teaching models and other inclusion practices at the district board meeting April 28, and invited families to spring events including a May 16 array kickball tournament.
At the April 28 meeting of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools Board of Education, principals and special‑education staff from the district’s five Title I elementary schools presented examples of inclusive practices they said have expanded student belonging and participation.
The presentation focused on Unified Sports programs, peer‑buddy activities, in‑school vocational experiences such as a student‑run “tea cart,” and co‑teaching models that place special‑education staff and classroom teachers together for daily instruction.
"We have our target athletes, and they are paired up with buddies in the school buildings," said Natalie Diaz, special education teacher and team manager for Unified Sports at G. Stanley Hall, describing the district’s approach to preparing students for interschool tournaments. Diaz said buildings…
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