Several Denver schools have invited the DFX team to support their teachers in creating environments in which children of all abilities can thrive. As we begin a school partnership, our team explores the school’s unique culture and values so that we can align with their goals. We work to develop trust and identify those things that are working well in addition to those areas that can be explored further. We recognize that the teachers have the skills, knowledge, and understanding of what they want to accomplish in the classroom. DFX adds value by sharing the perspective of what kids are experiencing developmentally, neurologically, and sensorily that may be impacting their ability to adapt to what is happening in the classroom. These feedback sessions are the springboard for learning – the teachers feel supported and leave with strategies to modify what they are doing in the classroom to create smoother transitions or address other challenges they are seeing.
Currently we have partnerships with Stanley British Primary School, The Logan School for Creative Learning, Montview Community Preschool and Kindergarten, and St. Elizabeth’s School. In addition to these Denver partners, we have a long-standing collaboration with our colleagues at Camp Jabiru in Australia. We appreciate the vision of these partners to commit the time and resources to create a culture of inclusion within their schools, communities, and beyond.
“It has been an honor and joy to work with members of the Developmental FX team. They are deeply knowledgeable and extend our understanding of children, their development, and how best to meet their needs. As teachers and administrators in a K-8 school, they have been an invaluable resource for our professional development and program design. They have also worked closely with us to support the children and families of our school. We are grateful for their collaboration!”
- Joanna Hambridge, Stanley British Primary School
