Inclusion Resources

Inclusive Schools Week 2024- "Every Voice Matters"
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Arm holding a megaphone. In a yellow bubble are the words: Every Voice Matters, Inclusive Schools Week

This December 2th-6th, join SFUSD school sites across the district in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week. 

This year’s theme, “Every Voice Matters,” echoes the fundamental belief that every individual has a unique perspective and contributes to the rich tapestry of our school communities.

Creating more inclusive learning environments, dismantling barriers to participation, and promoting equity and understanding among all members of the school community is crucial for several reasons.

Share Your Work! 

So that we can continue to build resources and promote inclusion, please share your school's celebration plans using this form(link is external)!

Interested in learning more about incorporating inclusive practices into your school community year-round? Subscribe to the Inclusive Schools Network newsletter(link is external) for updates about Inclusive Schools Week, professional development webinars, and much more!

 

3 ways to create a disability-inclusive curriculum(link is external)

History of Inclusive Schools Week in SFUSD

SFUSD has a long history with Inclusive Schools Week. We’ve held poster contests, had rallies at City Hall and partnered with Special Olympics to hold unified sports tournaments and helped many many children feel seen and accepted at school.

On December 9, 2010 at San Francisco’s City Hall, “San Francisco Inclusive Schools Week” was established by Mayoral Proclamation(link is external), to happen each year during the first full week of December in alignment with National Inclusive Schools Week(link is external).

On April 9, 2013 the San Francisco Unified School Board adopted a resolution on the "Guiding Principles Regarding Inclusive Education Practices for the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)(link is external)".

Since 2010, SFUSD has held many many events and activities in support of Inclusive Schools Week. Looking for ideas on what to do at your school? Check out these highlights of activities(link is external) that were held at school's across the district last year.

Previous District Wide Inclusive Schools Week Events

  • Online Arts Showcase The theme for 2022 is "Unity Within Our Community”. As part of our celebration of Inclusive Schools Week, we are hosting a district wide online arts showcase. This showcase is open to all students to share what inclusion means for them. It is related to their disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference or other unique trait that they want to to share. Students can share and submit their work using this submission form(link is external).

    A big THANK YOU to the students, families and teachers who submitted projects and creations last year! Please take a few moments to browse through the 2020 & 2021 Arts Showcase(link is external) website and enjoy the amazing work of our students!

 

  • Keynote Event, "Inclusion in San Francisco- From the Birthplace of the Disability Rights Movement to Today"
    • Date: Thursday, December 8th
    • Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
    • Hosted by: SFUSD, Support for Families, Parents for Public Schools, Longmore Institute
    • Register Here(link is external)

 

  • Special Olympics Guest Speaker, Virtual Assembly
    • Date: Friday, December 9th
    • Time: 9:00am-10:00am
    • Hosted by: Thurgood Marshall featuring speaker Phillip Gonzales(link is external), who has been an athlete leader for Special Olympics Northern California and will be speaking about his journey growing up with an intellectual disability and the importance of inclusive and respectful attitudes.
    • Register Here(link is external)

Celebration Ideas for Your School

Inclusion Resources for Staff

Sample Inclusion Celebration Plan(link is external) from Grattan Elementary Inclusion Committee

Inclusive Schools Network: Inclusion Basics(link is external) - inclusive education means that all students are full and accepted members of their school community, in which their educational setting is the same as their non-disabled peers, whenever appropriate.

Stetson & Associates - Step by Step Guide to Inclusion(link is external) and Inclusion Resource Library(link is external) - Our mission is to assist educators in serving and including children and youth in effective and meaningful ways. 

Supporting Inclusive Practices(link is external) Our Vision - Intentionally designed, equitable and inclusive educational systems for all students. Innovate. Include. Impact.

Differentiation Resources - The Principals of Differentiation(link is external), Indicators of Differentiation(link is external) and Comparing Classrooms(link is external)

Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Programs(link is external) - Information on inclusive child-care and other related topics.

ABILITY Awareness(link is external) - By creating highly visible opportunities for people with disabilities to showcase their skills and talents, ABILITY Awareness is committed to demonstrating their potential as volunteers, mentors and employees, while shattering age-old paradigms.

Including Samuel(link is external) Award-winning documentary film, Including Samuel, chronicles a family’s efforts to include Samuel in every facet of their lives. The film honestly portrays his family’s hopes and struggles as well as the experiences of four other individuals with disabilities and their families.

This page was last updated on November 6, 2024