Become a Unified Champion School
Empower students of all abilities to lead, learn, and grow through inclusive activities and meaningful connections.

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Unified Champion Schools (UCS) is a strategy designed to foster an inclusive environment where students of all abilities can thrive. It promotes understanding, respect, and collaboration through school-wide activities that engage the entire community.
By empowering students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to work together, UCS creates a supportive atmosphere that enhances social-emotional learning, reduces bullying, and prepares students for a diverse world. This strategy enriches school culture and builds lifelong skills and friendships among students.
Unified Champion Schools encompass three main components: Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole school engagement. These elements work together to promote social inclusion, foster respect, and create a supportive environment for all students.
Once you have registered and completed the Commitment to Inclusion Form, your school is eligible for funding support from Special Olympics Washington. Please fill out the Funding Budget Request Form
Discover the collaborative efforts of Special Olympics Washington and our educational partners as we make inclusion a part of the school curriculum throughout Washington.