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of tailored, sustainable makerspaces, partnered with Lakeland School in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to develop a makerspace for special needs students. There, they can experience a hands-on education that exposes them to technology, devices, and collaborative problem-solving they might not have otherwise. PHabLAB offers turn-key makerspaces supported by a step-by-step proven process, providing a unique, tailored makerspace for each school they work with. It’s this approach that created a distinctive PHabLAB for Lakeland School’s students. Lakeland School was created to educate students with special needs, ages 3 to 21. It is one of only two schools in Wisconsin that exist solely for the education of students with disabilities. For the space, PHabLAB designed a traditional makerspace with standard equipment while applying ADA standards, such as appropriately heighted tables and dampening noise devices. This created an environment where special needs students can learn skills and create real-world items, instilling confidence and fostering growth for social inclusion.
Artcobell, manufacturer of innovative K-12 school furniture for flexible learning environments, has named Patricia Cadigan vice president of Learning Environments. The move marks Artcobell’s continued focus on helping schools transition their educational furnishings to meet the needs of current and future learning strategies. Cadigan joined Artcobell in 2019 after 28 years in public education, including more than 18 years in school administration. “Patricia has a unique perspective,” says Rick Parker, Artcobell president. “She sees the challenges of transforming learning environments with the eyes of school leadership and the diverse team of professionals they work with. Her expertise helps teams visualize how furnishings can promote engaging and supportive learning environments. Cadigan said, “As I work with school districts across the United States and Canada, I’m connecting with leaders who are transforming learning across their campuses by transforming the learning environment. Based on the ways design, layout, and the configuration of spaces can directly impact student engagement and achievement, I find it critical that we support schools in finding solutions that fit them. I understand the importance of engaging everyone – students, teachers, parents, community – in the process, and developing tools that can help them all be successful.” She is the author of the Next Gen Spaces blog on Artcobell.com and other planning resources. She is an active presenter at national and local education-focused events, including LearningScapes (A4LE) and the National School Board Association (NSBA), and is currently completing her Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) certification.
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