Dr. Viviana Litovsky was recently invited by leaders at NJDOE to join the Inclusion Leadership Development Group. The group is charged with developing suggestions or guidance for New Jersey schools on inclusive efforts. A first step is to identify the obstacles and challenges in order to make sure educators are ready to address them.
“Our goal at Westbridge—at any state-approved private school—is to help the student return to the local public school, whenever that is possible. Often, that return depends as much on the student’s readiness as it does on the home district’s ability to plan for and deliver the supports needed,” she said.
“Effective meaningful inclusion for students like those who are placed at Westbridge Academy requires a lot of planning and expertise,” said Dr. Litovsky. “By participating in the Inclusion Leadership Development Group, I hope to bring a new perspective to planning for students who are sometimes overlooked,” she adds.
