Special Education & Madonna Partnership
Maddie Rinkacs and Laura Chouinard
Newsletter
SPSL’s Partnership with Madonna School and Community Based Services
August 29, 2024
WELCOMING HONORING AND LOVING ALL STUDENTS
Pope Francis calls us to “build an educational relationship with each student, who must feel welcomed and loved for what he or she is, with all of their limitations and potential.” It is this challenge that calls St. Robert Bellarmine School to embrace our calling to serve all learners, including those with exceptionalities. We are proud to partner with Madonna School to provide:
Special Education Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Related Services
Resource Professionals
Professional Development for staff
A safe, secure and accessible environment
A commitment to provide a faith-based education that meets the specific needs and maximizes the God-given abilities to all students in PS-8th grade.
BENEFITS OF INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
Strategies used to meet the needs of students with disabilities can lead to more effective instruction for all students. These strategies include explicit instruction, collaboration, and flexible grouping.
Social interaction and communication benefit all students in an inclusive classroom.
Inclusive classrooms create a culture of care and compassion.
All students benefit from the resources available in an inclusive classroom.
The collaboration of special educators and classroom teachers improves instruction for all.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information about Madonna contact the Director of Education: 402.556.1883.
Hi! Maddie Rinkacs is a grades 5-8 special education teacher and Laura Chouinard is a grades K-4 special education teacher. They both teach at SPSL through the school's partnership with Madonna School and Community Based Services.