On Demand

Description:

Inclusive education is a catalyst for improving outcomes for all students. Membership and belonging, participation, and learning a Common Core-aligned curriculum are all components of providing an equitable educational experience. In an inclusive school, all adults are responsible for every child, including those with extensive learning, social-emotional, and communication support needs. Staff members engage in effective methods for collaborative planning, instruction, and assessment to provide access for all students. Staff members model their acceptance of all school community and classroom members through their values, beliefs, and behavior. How might staff members cultivate a culture of membership and a true sense of belonging for all learners? Where might they begin? Utilizing the Maryland Coalition of Inclusive Education’s Framework of Inclusion, Floyd Cobb & John Krownapple’s Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity, and Dr. Paula Kluth’s Joyful Learning, participants will explore the differences and similarities between being a member of a group and genuinely belonging within that group. Participants will increase their awareness of how these two areas impact all students’ academic and social-emotional growth.

Speakers:

Jessica Boraca

Learning Outcomes:

Describe the implementation of District 30’s inclusion-oriented framework targeting membership and belonging to support equitable access for all students.

Evaluate research-based strategies and structures to cultivate a culture of membership and belonging and the connection to student growth.

Dialogue and design action items to increase belonging in participants’ networks, organizations, or settings..

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CEUs This activity is offered for up to 0.2 CEUs (1.5 hours of instruction). To register for CEUs:  

Download and complete the following forms.

Save the files names: 250602_CTG_Lastname_Firstname

Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org

Upon completion of the two forms and passing the quiz, a CEU certificate will be sent

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