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What is the Sparkle Effect? What is the Sparkle Effect? • The Sparkle Effect empowers teens nationwide to include students with disabilities in school-based cheerleading and dance programs. • Students with disabilities gain acceptance and confidence, become passionate leaders, and help communities to embrace inclusion. • Mentors gain leadership, develop friendships with students they might not otherwise meet, and become role models to the Sparkles and the rest of the school community. What do I need? • An unwavering belief that you can make this happen • A core group of hard-working, motivated cheerleaders/dancers committed to the program • Interested participants in your area • Support from your school administration and cheer coach • An adult to serve as the Advisor • A place to practice safely Steps to creating a Squad 1. Obtain the approval of your administration, Athletic Director, and Cheer Coach 2. Recruit an Advisor or co-Advisor 3. Form your core group of cheerleaders/dancers 4. Hold a meeting to define the parameters of your squad 5. Develop promotional materials 6. Decide on uniforms (grant?) Steps to creating a Squad 7. Recruit potential participants 8. Hold an informational meeting for potential participants and their parents/guardians 9. Schedule training 10.Begin practices 11.Strut your stuff! 12.Promote your program Paperwork? • Student Commitment Contract • There is a sample one in the quick-start kit • Helpful to refer back to if/when conflicts arise • Registration form • There is a sample one in the quick-start kit • Make sure there is permission for photographs • As a club we do not need to worry about physicals Tips for a successful practice • Consistency is key • Safety first • Integrate games • Watch your language • Repetition reaps rewards • Prompts propel progress • Partner with the parents • Focus on fun Fundraising • The Sparkle Effect uniform grant • School discretionary funds • Athletic boosters • PTSA • Dosomething.org • Rummage sale • Community sponsorship • ?????????? Questions? • Thank you so much!! • Amy Wiskerchen 253-373-4208 [email protected]