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CARES WEEK 2024
What is CARES Week?
Lakota CARES stands for Championing Abilities, Relationships, Equity, and Strengths. We will dive deep into each word as it relates to our children and their unique learning needs
Championing Abilities
Resources
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Article: Every Child Belongs
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Book (Read Aloud): Special People, Special Ways by Arlene Maguire
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Book (Read Aloud): Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor
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General Resource: OCALI: Family Outreach Center
Championing Equity
Resources
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Book (Read Aloud) Emelia Understands Equity by Jeff Tucker
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Various Resources: OCALI
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Activity: Disability Awareness Packet
Equity can mean allowing communication to happen in different formats such as ASL, ACC devices, PECS, etc. Check out Arriana Bedgood signing along to "You Are a Part of My Heart Family" by Slumberkins. A special thank you to Lakota West ASL department for their partnership in this endeavor.
Championing Strengths
Resources
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Article: Influential People with Disabilities
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Activity: Strengths Chain
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Quiz: Disabilities Awareness Month
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