My school is preparing for our second year. We educate in a historic school building which allows us lots of room, but we don't have many resources as a new school with many new teachers. Our school is dedicated to giving a scholarly and social education to at-risk inner-city scholars.
Dayton is a city of dreamers and inventors.
Those who came previously have shown us we can reach beyond the stars. As the home to Funk music, we march to our own beat. My students find inspiration in the past, but we look to the future and how we can make contributions to our society.
As a special education teacher of Kindergarten, First and Second-grade scholars it is imperative that my scholars have access to multi-sensory learning. This is my second year as a Special Education teacher and I don't want to limit my scholars' learning by what I am able to afford on my own.
My Project
I chose flex space equipment because I feel that it creates an atmosphere for optimized learning. In teaching special education, I have found that if scholars have the choice of seating and can find comfort, they are better able to absorb and learn. Sensory needs can be met with flex seating in addition to accommodating a scholar's need for personal space.
When a scholar's need for safety of space is met, learning can commence.
At present, my school's population includes many scholars who have faced significant trauma which causes the school to be the place where they are most able to feel safe. With flex space seating, I feel that I am better able to meet our scholars where they are rather than them having to adhere to traditional style classroom seating. In my experience, this allows for better communication and collaboration in regards to the scholars' needs and their learning.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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