Inclusion Approach at St. Benedict Preparatory School

SBPS IS an Inclusion School 

First and foremost, a Catholic school is an inclusion education school. At SBPS, we believe we have a moral and faith-filled duty to educate and form each child so that he or she may reach his or her potential. Inclusion education strategies simply put are “best-practices” that are essential for each and every learner.  There is compelling research that shows all students benefit from an inclusive education setting. St. Benedict Preparatory School has three inclusion facilitators for Grades PK through 8.   

The Role of The SBPS Inclusion Facilitator

  • Support students by collaborating with parents, teachers and administrators to ensure meaningful access to grade level curriculum based on individual student service plans

  • Provide on-going collaboration with team on ways to adapt curriculum and differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all students

  • Make decisions on providing direct instruction vs. classroom support for students based on individual needs

  • Model and demonstrate inclusive practices in the general education classroom

  • Co-teach as needed

  • Conduct classroom observations to determine which supports are working well and recommend changes to effectively support students

  • Work with students with and without disabilities to teach them understanding, respect and diversity

The Role of a General Education Teacher in an Inclusion Setting?

  • Work with students, parents and inclusion facilitators toward the creation of a wholly inclusive environment

  • Believe that inclusion benefits EACH and ALL students

  • Respond openly to feedback and suggestions from the Inclusion Team

  • Share best practices with colleagues

  • Demonstrate a positive attitude about individual student learning.