We are excited to share about the 2nd year of Westside Community School's Unified Activities initiative.

What is Westside Unified?

Activities designed for the partnering of students with and without an intellectual disability.

What Can I Do?

When your building is hosting a Unified Activity we encourage you to consider volunteering.

Also, you can help in identifying positive peer role models. Work alongside your Special Education Team to partner students that would attend in support of a student with a disability.

All educators are an important part of developing a culture of inclusion.

Who Participates?

Both students with and without a disability. Unified Activities is a program of Special Olympics Nebraska focused on supporting students with intellectual disabilities however all students can participate in the spirit of developing inclusive practices across our schools and community.

When Do Events Happen?

Typically monthly, hosted at the various schools across our district. Information about Unified Activities is sent to schools for inclusion in newsletters and other building communications.

One key effort this year with our Unified Activities is to focus on finding positive peer partners to attend the events alongside a peer with an intellectual disability. We want to foster opportunities for students to grow as advocates for their peers and to develop genuine friendships through inclusion.

As families begin to register we will send a weekly summary of students that have signed up. We ask your help in finding a partner to attend with students with an intellectual disability. The linked invitation can be used if you would like to send this home with students you have spoken to that would be interested in being partners during an event.

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The Special Olympics Unified Schools Program is a fast-growing initiative that brings students with and without intellectual disabilities together.

As Unified Champion Schools, we partner with Special Olympics Nebraska to implement a three-component strategy focused on Inclusive Sports, Inclusive Youth Leadership, and Whole-School Engagement. These three components bring students with and without intellectual disabilities together to promote a positive school climate, develop physical fitness, prevent bullying, enhance student engagement, and promote student leadership skills.

Mission

The mission of the Westside Community School District, as an innovative educational system, is to ensure academic excellence and to serve the unique needs of all learners.

Vision

Westside Community Schools will relentlessly pursue innovative educational ideals and promise to personalize learning for every student. We invite the challenge of developing a community of learners who embrace a broader, richer definition of success.

Email: westsideunified@westside66.net
Phone: 402-390-6475
Facebook: https://facebook.com/WestsideUnified
Twitter: @WestsideUnified