Academy of St. Adalbert
Forming Disciples • Empowering Leaders • Changing Lives
INCLUSION MODEL
The administration and staff of Academy of St. Adalbert believe in meeting the unique learning needs of every student through an inclusive education that is rooted in the Catholic faith by embracing the whole person and honoring the diversity in our school.
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THE PRINCIPLES OF OUR QUALITY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION INCLUDES:
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Embrace diversity;
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Provide access to knowledge, skills, and information to all students;
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Tailor learning to meet individual needs;
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Providing educational and intervention services in the regular education classroom as much as possible;
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Use proactive rather than reactive strategies;
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Encourage co-teaching and collaboration among general and special educators; and
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Collaboration with families
"The Academy of St. Adalbert utilizes an inclusion model for children on the autism spectrum and students with other learning challenges that is second to none in the Cleveland area. The program was so successful that the Diocese of Cleveland was inspired to bring that model to over 40 other schools. At ASA, inclusion means children with special needs learn alongside typical peers. This model benefits all students and teaches children about empathy, kindness and compassion. Teachers at ASA masterfully execute this program and are skilled at bringing an individualized approach to their lessons."
- MRS. SUROVY
first grade parent
Buddy Bench
