The mission of Boston Public Schools is that, “Every child, in every classroom, in every Boston school has the same opportunity to achieve greatness as anybody else, with the same unfettered access to excellent teaching, joyful learning, and every conceivable tool needed to unlock their brilliance.”
At the Bates, we work towards this goal daily, leveraging a fully inclusive model. What does inclusion mean at the Bates?
The Bates School is committed to providing inclusive practices to every student. We strive to serve both children with and without special needs in every classroom. All of our grade levels are follow the inclusion model. We have adjusted our staffing, practices, and systems to support every student in every grade in the most inclusive setting possible.
However, we feel strongly at the Bates, that inclusion means more than serving students with special needs. We strive to build a community that celebrates all facets of our students’ identifies and find meaningful way to weave their experiences and cultures into our learning everyday. We have students that speak multiple languages, students that like to jot a thought down before sharing, students that want to record presentations, and students that can’t wait to stand in front of a crowd. Inclusion means everyone is supported in a way where their light can shine and they know they belong. We work diligently to build a school community where every child feels valued for everything they bring to their classroom.
Here is a document with information (geared towards students) about Inclusion at the Bates.
Here is a document with information (geared towards adults) about Inclusion at the Bates.