Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Hill Career Academy
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHY:

• Focus on changing the school climate to be more inclusive, reduce impediments and sustain programs that boost student achievement for all students as well as those with intellectual disabilities
• Provide support and methods to improve the quality of life for students and families in the school community
• Establish a collaborative group to change school climate to create schools of inclusion, respect, and human dignity for all students in the school

WHO: 

• General Education Students, Special Education Students, Administrators, Councilors from Project Unify Schools:
• Everett, Eastern, Sexton, Gardner, Otto, Elmhurst, Kendon, Cumberland, and Forestview
• Adapted Physical Education Staff
• LSD Cabinet Members and Administrators
• Special Olympics Michigan CEO and/or staff
• Community Members and Parents
• Media

WHAT:

• Video presentation of Lansing School District Project Unify activities
• Short presentations by LSD Gen. Ed. And Spec. Ed. Staff
• Short presentations by LSD Gen. Ed. And Spec. Ed. Students
• Project Unify Play enacted by members of each schools Youth Action Committee
• Speaker: about bullying, inclusion, and creating a positive school climate
• All attendees will sign an "End the Word" banner that would be presented to the LSD board at a meeting and could hang in the Administration building for the month of March.
• All attendees will receive a small token of appreciation to acknowledge their participation in the rally

PROVIDED:

• Transportation
• Snack
• Informational materials for staff, administrators, and community members

OTHER:

• Anticipate between 750 and 800 participants
• Local Media personality to be the Master of Ceremonies
• Each school will be allotted a certain number of attendees
• Oversight of the event will be conducted by the Adapted Physical Education Department: Anne Goudie, Meredith DiMaria, Allison Wonch, and Mark Hayes.

Click here for more information on the Spread the Word to End the Word™ Campaign.

Itinerary

• WELCOME: Local Media Personality Evan Pinsonnault
  
  • Click here to learn more about Evan Pinsonnault
  • Project Unify Grant Overview
  • James Davis Deputy Superintendent Lansing School District
  • Ann Guzdzial, Chief Program Office Special Olympics Michigan

• INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT UNIFY SCHOOLS
  • Staff and Student Presentations
  • Video of Project Unify Activities in Lansing Schools

• SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD PLAY
  • Presented by Lansing School District Students
  • Everett, Eastern, Sexton, Gardner, Otto, Elmhurst, Cumberland, Forest View, Kendon

• LUNCH BREAK
  • Break into three groups for activities and speakers
    • Administration/Staff/Community Members
    • Secondary Students
    • Elementary Students

• SPEAKER: Nationally known motivational speaker: Mo Stegall
  
  • Click here to learn more about Mo Stegall