Why Inclusion: For Teachers

Value of Inclusive Catholic Education

By including students with significant disabilities in your classroom and school, you are enhancing the Catholic school environment. Extensive research shows that inclusion helps students with disabilities achieve higher academic outcomes and long-term success as adults, while also helping their neurotypical peers grow in acceptance, empathy, and kindness.

All students want to be accepted as equals and experience true belonging. Their parents want the opportunity for a Catholic education for all their children. One Classroom supports the journey towards belonging for educators in a manner that supports educators and ensures success for all parties.

Catholic school principals, teachers, and support staff are extraordinary! You aren’t in Catholic education for accolades or financial motivations. It’s more than a job to you; it’s a vocation and an outward expression of living your Catholic faith. We are grateful to you, and your openness to welcoming One Classroom students into your school community.

Building an inclusive Catholic culture one school at a time.

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What Catholic schools often lack in resources is more than offset by the freedom to innovate. One Classroom is transforming the local Catholic school landscape by: 

  • Educating communities about inclusive education

  • Providing funding and resources to sustain programs

  • Helping principals and educators implement systems and processes

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Raising funds and facilitating fundraising training

  • Teaching families how to advocate for their children

  • Partnering with advocacy organizations for greater public funding for Catholic schools

  • Collaborating with like-minded institutions on a local, regional, and national level

Getting it done, together.

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“The essence of Catholic education is about bringing Christ into the lives of all young people. We'll create more well-rounded and empathetic graduates, if we make their time with us about more than achievement.”

-Mike England, St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School President

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