Episode 147: Creating Effective Learning Environments for Neurodivergent Students
Laura and Matt GrundlerAmy Appleton & Kirsti Lewis
“Too often society underestimates and undermines people with disabilities. They are capable of so much more.” These words drive the work of the organization People Like Us, an organization devoted to creating more inclusive and effective learning environments for students with disabilities through the arts. In this week’s episode The Creativity Department and Amy Appleton, NAEA’s Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, discuss the mission of People Like Us with the Founder, Kirsti Lewis. Dive into the discussion and learn why she started the organization and how they can help educators who may feel ill-equipped offer meaningful instruction to students with developmental disabilities.
About Connected Arts Networks (CAN): The National Art Education Association (NAEA), in partnership with the Educational Theater Association, National Association for Music Education, National Dance Education Organization, and NYC Department of Education’s Office of Arts and Special Projects has launched a nationwide initiative to create virtual Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The goal of this Connected Arts Networks (CAN) is to build a sustainable model of professional learning to help teachers better serve students.
