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The Special Olympics Schools & Youth initiative is committed to increasing the participation of youth
without intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics activities by establishing school-based Special Olympics
Programs and activities, such as Special Olympics Get Into It (SO Get Into It™, a free service-learning
curriculum celebrating diversity) and local, national, regional and global Youth Summits.
The Schools & Youth initiative encompasses several related goals:
- Develop new constituencies and leaders for the Special Olympics movement
- Promote greater understanding and acceptance of similarities and differences in others among school-age youth
- Involve school-age youth in a variety of activities centered on Special Olympics, including participation in Special Olympics sports and events that will enable them to play a positive role in their schools and communities.
Special Olympics Get Into It (SO Get Into It™) is a free service-learning curriculum that celebrates the
diverse gifts of every student whatever his or her ability.
The program was designed as a relatively simple way to achieve several closely related student learning goals:
- To understand, accept and celebrate individual differences;
- To learn about and become involved in Special Olympics; and
- To become involved in a service-learning project or activity related to Special Olympics, including participation in Special Olympics sports and events.
SO Get Into It offers teachers tailored curriculums for all grade levels:
- K-2
- Elementary School (grades 3-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12).
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Work directly with the athletes, assist with competitions or assist in making our events
successful.
As a contributor, you are the springboard for the vision of Special Olympics, helping our
athletes better themselves and learn valuable lessons.
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"Travis' simple act of kindness taught us what sportsmanship, friendship and the camaraderie of Special Olympics Idaho really means."
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- Jackie Morford, Athlete's Parent
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