Inclusion Fundamentals

To be a school of belonging, we need to plant our feet in the fundamental beliefs and habits of mind that guide our practices.

Here, administrators and school staff will find a variety of resources to return to time and again in order to build and maintain a culture of inclusion within your school.

Foundations of Inclusion

This self-guided learning module provides participants the big view on All Belong's philosophy of inclusive education. From defining terms and concepts to coming up with an initial strategy of how to begin working towards more intentional inclusive education that has an impact on your entire school community, this learning module is a great tool for those getting to know All Belong and/or inclusive education, or for those wanting to brush up.

This learning module is designed to be used individually or as a group. A facilitator's guide is available at the beginning of the first lesson to supplement the online course.

Foundations of Inclusion Learning Module

This self-guided module is a great tool for those getting to know All Belong and/or inclusive education, or for those wanting to brush up.

Foundations of Inclusion Study Guide

Found at the beginning of the first lesson, the Foundations for Inclusion study guide will help lead you or a group through the learning module.

Puzzle Piece Perspective

At All Belong, we think about students from the Puzzle Piece perspective, recognizing that God has created each person with a unique combination of strengths and challenges, and has designed us to fit together to make a complete puzzle. Here are resources to teach this way of thinking.

Puzzle Piece Video

Show this puzzle piece perspective video to introduce the concept to students or staff.

Puzzle Piece Classroom Talk with printables

Use this lesson plan to introduce the puzzle piece perspective (everyone has strengths and challenges) to your students or colleagues.

Puzzle Piece Classroom Talk Follow Up

Choose from these follow up lessons to continue to explore the puzzle piece perspective with your students.

Understanding Belonging

Faithfully building belonging is a cornerstone of inclusive schools. These resources will help you explore what belonging is and how to build it in your school.

10 Dimensions of Belonging

This one page overview introduces you to the ten essential areas of belonging for all people.

Getting Started with Your Staff

Find resources to inform, equip, and inspire your school staff in their efforts to develop schools and classrooms of belonging.

Toiling in the Gap

Use this full inspirational/devotional article with your staff as a reminder to make a commitment to inclusion and just get started.

Toiling in the Gap - Abridged

Use this abridged inspirational/devotional article with your staff as a reminder to make a commitment to inclusion and just get started.

Getting Started with Your Community

Use these resources to inform your community about the school's mission and work to be a place of belonging for all students.

Person First Language Guide English

This guide will equip all members of your school community to use language that honors each person as an image bearer of God.

Person First Language Guide Spanish

This guide will equip all members of your school community to use language that honors each person as an image bearer of God.

Sample School Newsletter Article

Included in your New Member Welcome Box, this is a sample article you can include in your school newsletter to inform your community about your partnership with All Belong.

Sample Parent Letter for All Belong Membership

Included in your New Member Welcome Box, this is a sample of a letter you can send to parents of students to inform them of your school's partnership with All Belong.

Getting Started with a Student

Find resources here to guide a positive and productive enrollment and welcome process for new students.

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