Inclusive youth leadership provides students with and without intellectual disabilities leading roles as they work with adults in the school to create a socially inclusive environment.
Inclusive youth leadership is important because it:
Enhances the school’s efforts to improve school climate.
Increases student independence.
Develops students’ sense of responsibility for contributing to a positive school climate.
Promotes key social and emotional skills.
Encourages choice and decision-making skills.
Heightens awareness of the strengths and talents all students possess.