Katie DeLaRosa

Inclusive Education Liaison

• 15 years as a special education teacher in high school
• 13 years at the Mary Lyon 7-12
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) coach in BPS this year

INCLUSIVE

EDUCATION

IN BPS

Inclusive Education Liaison role

This position was created in the new contract with BTU and BPS to support the implementation of the vision for becoming an inclusive district. The goals of this role include sharing resources and promoting collaboration with…

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• BPS central office
• BTU members
• School Inclusion Planning Teams (IPT), and
• Community partners - SpEDPAC, CPC, MAC, Federation for Children with Special Needs…so far

Inclusion Planning Teams

Purpose: To develop and deepen inclusive practices within the school community through a research based process in order to better provide all students with access to a full continuum of services in the least restrictive environment.

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Membership: At least 50% of the team membership must be BTU elected, through a school-based BTU vote. Teams should represent diverse voices and representation across the school community (ie race, grade level, content area, professional role, and special programs). Appointed membership may include caregivers, students, and/or community partners/stakeholders.

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All schools must have the IPT team formed before the end of the school year in order to start the next school year with the planning process right away.

It is strongly recommended to provide regular updates to Family Council, School Site Council and/or Equity Roundtable.

June 8th - Inclusion Community Forum

Staying Connected

This work is just beginning and the success depends on all of us.

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KDELAROSA@BTU.ORG

857-663-2299

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