Strong Beginnings Project holds Sensory Classroom Initiative

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Strong Beginnings Project is inviting the Yuma community to nominate teachers who they think would benefit from a sensory-friendly classroom.

According to a post on Facebook, this is part of the their Sensory Classroom Initiative, a grant program to help teachers build a more inclusive, sensory-friendly learning environments for students in Yuma County.

The nominations close Sunday, where they will review all the submissions for eligibility, and select 15 finalists based on the following factors:

• Demonstrated classroom need
• Eligibility requirements
• Classroom size and type
• Impact potential
• Other program considerations

Finalists, according to the Strong Beginnings, will be notified by email, and will be announced on their social media pages.

To learn more about the program, as well as to nominate teachers who they think would benefit from a sensory-friendly classroom, click here.