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Are you an educator who has questions about supporting student learning for all students in this new school year? All Belong has curated resources to help answer the questions you may be having about going back to school this fall. Visit allbelong.org/resources to learn more!

Returning to school next year will look different and we must be aware of the effect the pandemic has on students. All Belong's Director of Evaluation Services, Betsy Winkle, shares tips on returning to school with a trauma-informed perspective. ow.ly/5oVu50Afx2B

We’re looking to add to our All Belong team! For more information on the open School Psychologist position and how to apply, please visit our website at allbelong.org/employment.

We see the unjustice of racism and will continue to work to build communities of faith that reflect God’s love through belonging. View All Belong's full anti-racism statement at allbelong.org/anti-racism-st….

The All Belong 2020 Golf Outing may not be happening in person this year, but we are excited for the opportunity to offer golf vouchers and door prizes to our partners! For more information on supporting our mission, please visit allbelong.org/golf.

How do we return to 'normal' when it is becoming clear that 'normal' will not be what we had first hoped or expected? Barbara J. Newman shares practical tools on how churches can best prepare their congregations for in-person services. Read more at allbelong.org/church-questio…

As a teacher, establishing success criteria is an important tool in identifying if a student has understood a concept. In this time of at-home-learning, identifying these criteria is vital. Read about success criteria and more on All Belong's blog: allbelong.org/assessment-suc…

All Belong has made changes to our 2020 Golf Outing, and we are ‘taking a Mulligan’ to keep our golfers safe. Visit allbelong.org/golf to learn how you can still support our mission by enjoying a round of golf! Thanks to our staff for ‘golfing’ safely from their homes!

It's critical to be intentional about inclusion for students of all abilities during COVID-19. Amazing post from @ELDombrowski @AllBelongOrg on this for administrators, teachers, & families @MindShiftSchool @CACEcenter @ACSIUSA @cesaschools @CCEBaylor blog.acsi.org/serving-studen…

Experts share ideas on serving students with #disabilities disabilities during COVID-19. @AllBelongOrg @ELDombrowski blog.acsi.org/serving-studen…

Supporting children with disabilities during changing routines can be challenging. There are many strategies to use to help children settle into time away from school and to reduce anxiety. These strategies work for children with and without disabilities. allbelong.org/covid-19-resou…

“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.” Matthew 28:6. Wishing you a Happy Easter from the All Belong team!

Barbara J. Newman, our church services director, describes how to share the story of Easter with people with varied abilities. ow.ly/YVu550zapi7

Remote teaching calls into consideration some of our most basic tasks as teachers. We’re gathering stories and resources from schools as we support your migration to remote teaching on our COVID-19 resources page and our most recent blog series. ow.ly/Vkju50zaoMZ

Our social and emotional skills are being tested ways they have not before. Visit our resources page allbelong.org/covid-19-resou… to view some research-based strategies for those supporting the varied emotions—stress, anxiety, restlessness—of kids and the adults caring for them.

This toolkit was created by a team of experts who want families to know there are resources and support for them. Seven strategies are suggested on how to best support individuals with Autism through these uncertain time. View the full article at allbelong.org/covid-19-resou…

In this uncertain time, how do you deal with questions that may be asked many, many times a day? While there may be several reasons why people ask the same question, here are thoughts and strategies to use that could bring some comfort and resolve: allbelong.org/home/covid-19-…

What will those in your home remember from this time? Our Christian response may be to spread blessings to our family, homes, or other groups we are a part of. A blessing recommendation from Barbara J. Newman is now available on our COVID-19 webpage at allbelong.org/home/covid-19-…

Our All Belong team will be compiling ideas and resources regarding students with disabilities and COVID-19 such as Home Day Ideas, Social Stories, how to talk to children about COVID-19, and more. Visit our website at allbelong.org/home/covid-19-….

COVID-19's spread and the community responses may influence your children to start asking questions about what it is and what it means. Concern over this new virus can make children and families anxious. These recommendations are taken from NASP: ow.ly/hsf150yKjYq