District plans inclusive gym class for students with and without disabilities
September 30, 2024 | Kennett Consolidated SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Kennett Consolidated School District's Communications and Curriculum Committee convened on September 30, 2024, to discuss several key topics related to educational programming and upcoming data presentations.
The meeting began with a discussion on an inclusive class initiative aimed at integrating students with disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities. A committee member inquired whether the program would be limited to students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or open to other disabilities. The response clarified that the class would be inclusive, allowing all students to participate, similar to a standard gym class, with enrollment capped based on space availability.
Concerns were raised regarding the program's cost, specifically a monthly fee of approximately $69. It was confirmed that this fee would be covered by the district, not the students, ensuring accessibility for all participants. The committee expressed enthusiasm for the program and discussed the potential for staff volunteers to assist.
The meeting then shifted focus to the upcoming October meeting, where the committee plans to delve into Keystone access data. Due to time constraints, this discussion was postponed to allow for a more thorough examination of the data. Committee members were encouraged to review the presentation materials available on BoardDocs and to reach out to Dr. Collins with any questions prior to the next meeting.
Additionally, Miss Anderson, an English Language Development (ELD) teacher, was acknowledged for her contributions to student growth in language acquisition. The committee celebrated the progress of students in meeting their growth goals, attributing this success to the efforts of dedicated educators like Miss Anderson.
The meeting concluded with a reminder for members to prepare for a detailed discussion on the data in October, emphasizing the importance of understanding student progress metrics. The committee adjourned, looking forward to further discussions in the next session.
The meeting began with a discussion on an inclusive class initiative aimed at integrating students with disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities. A committee member inquired whether the program would be limited to students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or open to other disabilities. The response clarified that the class would be inclusive, allowing all students to participate, similar to a standard gym class, with enrollment capped based on space availability.
Concerns were raised regarding the program's cost, specifically a monthly fee of approximately $69. It was confirmed that this fee would be covered by the district, not the students, ensuring accessibility for all participants. The committee expressed enthusiasm for the program and discussed the potential for staff volunteers to assist.
The meeting then shifted focus to the upcoming October meeting, where the committee plans to delve into Keystone access data. Due to time constraints, this discussion was postponed to allow for a more thorough examination of the data. Committee members were encouraged to review the presentation materials available on BoardDocs and to reach out to Dr. Collins with any questions prior to the next meeting.
Additionally, Miss Anderson, an English Language Development (ELD) teacher, was acknowledged for her contributions to student growth in language acquisition. The committee celebrated the progress of students in meeting their growth goals, attributing this success to the efforts of dedicated educators like Miss Anderson.
The meeting concluded with a reminder for members to prepare for a detailed discussion on the data in October, emphasizing the importance of understanding student progress metrics. The committee adjourned, looking forward to further discussions in the next session.
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