K-12 Inclusion Program

 A Continuous, Community-Wide Blueprint for Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools

The Three Graces K-12 Inclusion Program transforms traditional single-day workshops into a continuous, school-wide ecosystem of support. By bridging the gap between home and classroom, this dual-track framework unites educators, school staff, and families to foster true belonging and neurodiversity-affirming campus cultures.

Our program is built for entire school communities committed to systemic change, including:

• School & District Staff: General education teachers, special educators, administrators, paraeducators, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, and support personnel.
• Parents & Caregivers: Families seeking unified strategies, shared language, and stronger collaboration with educators.
• K-12 Students: Both neurodivergent and neurotypical students learning side-by-side through peer mentorship, inclusive arts, and adaptive activities.

  The program operates across two synchronized pillars running throughout the academic year (August – May):

🏛️ Pillar 1: Community Learning (Monthly "Lunch & Learns") 

• 45–60 Minute Seminars: Monthly virtual or hybrid sessions open to staff and parents.
• Sequential 3-Module Curriculum:
  
  • Fall (Foundational Frameworks): Defining true belonging, disability rights history, and identity-first vs. people-first language.
  • Winter (Neurovariance & Classrooms): Understanding Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, emotional regulation, and federal anti-bullying guidance.
  • Spring (Active Community & Transitions): Inclusive physical education, structural modifications, assistive technology (AAC), and grade-to-grade transition support.

🏫 Pillar 2: Campus Action (On-Site Activities)

Experiential campus initiatives and turnkey resources that translate theory into daily school practices:

• Student-Facing: Inclusion Ambassador Peer Mentorship, integrated arts and wellness modules, and peer-led disability awareness assemblies.
• Staff-Facing: School-wide professional development, ready-to-use classroom lesson kits, and library "Representation Upgrades" (book donation drives featuring neurodivergent literature).

We work directly with school leadership to customize our on-site offerings, curriculum topics, and grant alignment to fit your district’s specific needs and timeline.

To drive meaningful engagement, schools can unlock local seed funding or custom resource kits by meeting two simple criteria:

1. Attendance Requirement: At least one school representative (teacher/administrator) and at least one parent attend a Lunch & Learn session during the school year.
2. Action Requirement: The school actively implements at least one inclusive campus initiative (independently or facilitated by Three Graces).

• Community Reach: 10 months of continuous engagement tracked via digital rosters.
• Systemic Partnership: Verified joint participation (Staff + Parent) per campus.
• Tangible Execution: Measured through school activity completion reports and literature distribution.

 Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant barriers to higher education and employment. Many lack access to the necessary financial resources, support services, and opportunities to develop the skills required for successful integration into the workforce. 

 Want to bring inclusion to your campus? You can participate through our monthly Lunch & Learn community series, access our turnkey action kits, or schedule standalone staff and student trainings tailored to your school's unique goals throughout the academic year.