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District special-education presentation underscores inclusion across 15 schools
Summary
Tim Seaman and Andie Celestine presented a districtwide special-education showcase, 'I feel included when,' sharing student quotes from all grade levels and urging broader community recognition of inclusion practices across the district.
Tim Seaman and Andie Celestine delivered a district special-education presentation for Disability Awareness Month titled "I feel included when," describing inclusive practices across all 15 district schools and sharing direct student-voice examples.
The presentation emphasized everyday forms of inclusion: teachers following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), inviting students into conversations, providing opportunities to express unique perspectives and ensuring students are active participants in classrooms. Seaman noted the presentation is a snapshot that will be shared with building principals for morning announcements, advisory time and PTA discussions.
Seaman and Celestine described districtwide teams and supports — preschool diagnostic teams, case managers, speech and language, occupational/physical therapy, psychologists, social workers and assistive-technology specialists — and thanked retired staff who returned to help the department. They urged trustees to elevate the work for broader recognition and suggested submitting the presentation for possible state-level recognition.
Trustees and public commenters applauded the segment; no formal actions were taken.
