Mr. Lockhart has been collaborating with the Curriculum Access Team to install Core Word Communication boards in the playgrounds of four of the elementary school buildings. When we were introduced, I shared with him the vision of the project which is to give students who are non speaking the power to communicate their thoughts with peers in natural settings in and outside of the classroom. Throughout our journey, he has become a steward of this vision. He has gone above and beyond the role of manufacturing the frames and installing the equipment, by providing consult on location so teachers could see little ones use the board, celebrating the accomplishments of students who used the board and took great care in making certain the boards were ready for Inclusive Schools week this week (December 5-9).
Through the care and collaboration of Mr. Lockhart and his team, we look forward to seeing students at these CPS schools use their voices and enjoy interacting with their peers!
- Shouted Out By Bridget McComas, Curriculum Manager for Diverse Learning, Student Services