This project is geared toward updating the seating options in the Resource classroom. Research shows that, when used correctly, giving students a choice in their seating options helps with student engagement, behavior and positive learning outcomes. In addition, research shows that productivity and behavior improved among students with ADHD or similar disabilities when they used therapy balls or seating that allowed for some movement, rather than traditional chairs.

The resource classroom services students who have a variety of different learning needs. These needs are a combination of academic, organizational, and social-emotional. The resource class is set up so the teacher can work individually or in small groups with students throughout the day on a variety of educational concerns. In addition, students often work independently.

Rarely do the students choose to sit in the regular desks to work, but opt to stand, sit on the floor, or sit at the one small table in the classroom. The resource class has a very diverse assortment of learning needs, but has been unable to support diverse seating options.

The goal of this project is to have a complete flexible seating classroom that can provide students with alternative seating options that can better support their learning and social-emotional needs. In addition, a room with desks and chairs that are unattached to each other and can more easily be moved around will increase the ease of mobility around the room and the seating options for students with physical disabilities.

Resource room flexible seating will impact approximately 50 students. The fundraising goal for this project is $4,500.