School Wide Communication Inclusion Plan

Communication Access Everywhere!
Communication Board for Carl E. Schluter Elementary

About THE PLAN

Inclusive education is not just about providing physical accessibility

It also entails ensuring that students with communication needs have equal opportunities to express themselves and engage in social interactions.

Motor Room School Playground Communication Boards by Smarty Symbols

Empower Every Voice: Smarty Symbols School-Wide Inclusion Plan

Creating a world where every child is heard. At Smarty Symbols, we believe in the power of inclusive communication. Our school-wide inclusion plan is designed to break down communication barriers and foster meaningful connections across all educational environments.

The School Wide Communication Access Plan is designed to make sure children have access to communication support in many spaces of the school building.

The boards promote language learning and social communication opportunities for all students. The proposal includes boards for different settings within a school building. We encourage you to make any customization requests for additional boards or remove an area that may not apply to your school.

Proposed Areas and Solutions

All children have the right to access to communication. All educators in the building can receive basic training on using these boards by the campus SLP. Each board was designed with vocabulary and features based on each specific setting within the buildings.

1. Playground

Encourage interaction and play with boards that are accessible to every child. Available in multiple sizes, these boards can be installed on playground fences, walls, or equipment, ensuring all children can participate in play and communicate with their peers.

 

  • Product Options: Simplified or Standard Playground Communication Board
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Proposed Size: XL (48″x31″)

2. Classroom or Speech Therapy Room

Facilitate learning and engagement with our core vocabulary communication board. Whether it’s a speech therapy session or a classroom, these boards help bridge communication gaps offering communication access at all times.

  • Product: Core vocabulary Communication Board
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Proposed Size: Large (39″x25″)

3. Nurse’s Office

Ensure that non-verbal students can effectively communicate their needs. Our nurse’s office boards are specifically designed to assist in medical environments, providing crucial vocabulary for health and well-being.

  • Product: School Nurse’s Office Communication Board
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Proposed Size: Medium (29″x19″)

4. School Library

Enhance literacy and social interaction with our specially designed library boards. These boards are tailored with vocabulary specific to reading and library activities, allowing non-verbal students to fully engage in their love for books and learning.

  • Product: School Library Communication Board
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Proposed Size: Large (39″x25″)

5. Social Communication

Perfect for dynamic environments like playgrounds and cafeterias, this portable board fosters spontaneous conversations and social interactions, encouraging students to connect in a supportive way.

  • Product: Social Communication A-Frame
  • Material: A-Frame
  • Proposed Size: One Size

6. Art Classroom

Foster creativity and expression with communication boards designed for the art room. These boards include relevant vocabulary and symbols that help students convey their artistic ideas and participate in creative projects.

  • Product: Art Classroom Communication Board
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Proposed Size: Medium

7. Smarty Symbols Studio Site License

Expand your communication toolkit with Smarty Symbols Studio. This software allows educators to create and customize visual aids, and custom learning materials offering endless possibilities to enhance communication and learning across your school. Use it to complement your communication boards or as a stand-alone resource for digital and print-based learning materials.

  • Product: Smarty Symbols Studio
  • Number of Licenses: Licenses for all staff in the building (30 to 50 Seats)

Plan Estimate Per Campus

The table includes the pricing for individual boards and the pricing for the bundle of boards. Additional boards may be added to the order.

Why Choose Smarty Symbols Boards

Customize virtually anything you would like

Diverse and Inclusive Imagery

Customize Vocabulary to your Space

Bilingual Options for Any Language

High Quality and Weather-Proof

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By integrating these resources across various school environments, from playgrounds to classrooms, we create inclusive spaces that promote understanding, reduce barriers, and enhance access and opportunities for social interactions.

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Ready to Create an Inclusive Environment?

Contact us today to learn more about the Smarty Symbols School-Wide Inclusion Plan. Let’s work together to make your school a place where every child feels seen, valued, and heard.