Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event that highlights the accomplishments of families, schools and communities that have dedicated time, labor and resources to promoting inclusive education for all children. This year's theme, "Together We Learn Better: Inclusive Schools Benefit All Children," provides an opportunity to focus on the advantages of inclusive schools in promoting high-quality education and better educational outcomes for all students. The week is sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network, which the AFT supports.

The winning teams are:

William H. Bashaw Elementary School
Bashaw Elementary School was chosen for its academic engagement and socialization of first-grade students with disabilities, as well as for its efforts to expand opportunities to other school campuses. Learn more about this promising program.

John F. Deering Middle School
John Deering Middle School is a shining example of dedication to improve the learning experiences of all students. It has shattered the notion that, at the middle school level, students with disabilities cannot be engaged with rigor and relevancy. Learn more about this promising program.

Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences
Queens High School of Teaching is a new program with a great deal of potential. There is no better way for a school to start off than by building in critical infrastructures that promote inclusive practices, such as breaking past traditional scheduling and exposing all students to challenging content. Learn more about this promising program.