The week of Dec. 7-11 is designated as Inclusive Schools Week (ISW) across the nation and in Highland Park ISD.
Throughout the district, HP students and staff will celebrate how each of our unique differences makes for a stronger learning environment for every student, every day. Students will participate in classroom discussions, activities and events focused on inclusion, acceptance and empathy for others.
Some of the activities include:
- reading books about diversity, difference, empathy and understanding
- "I feel included when" discussions and activities
- adaptive PE lessons
- Character Strong lessons focused on this month's trait - empathy
- demonstrating empathy activities
- Be Like Me virtual field trip
- inclusivity word cloud activities
Parents can participate in Inclusive Schools Week by asking their children what they learn every day next week from the lessons designed to create experiences to help students learn about understanding and valuing diversity. Also, follow the district’s social media pages, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to engage with Inclusive Schools Week posts highlighting ISW activities.
Special thanks to the HPISD Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) for its support and help coordinating ISW district events and celebrations. Visit the SEPAC webpage to learn more.
Click here to find more information about HPISD’s commitment to inclusion and respect.