All Belong Center for Inclusive Education

07/30/2025

When students are known, needed, and experience belonging, they take that vision with them - into summer camps, airports, and everywhere in between!

We love seeing All Belong Member Schools live out inclusion not only in their classrooms, but in the hearts and lives of their graduates. From launching all-abilities summer programming to advocating for sensory-friendly travel spaces, these stories reflect a community rooted in Christ and committed to belonging for all.

Way to go, Ben and Easton! Your work is a reminder that belonging doesn't stop at graduation!

07/09/2025

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath a student's behavior, this book is a place to start!

"Beyond Behaviors" by Dr. Mona Delahooke helps us move beyond the surface and respond with insight, not just strategies. It’s grounded in neuroscience and filled with compassion, offering a thoughtful way to support students who struggle in school settings.

This fall, join educators from across the country as we read this together in All Belong’s 12-week, self-paced book study. We’ll talk about how to apply what we learn through a Christ-centered lens to help every student be known, needed, and to feel that they belong.

Register now or tag a teacher friend to join you!
https://allbelong.thinkific.com/products/courses/2025-fall-book-study

07/04/2025

Independence Day invites us to reflect on the freedoms we hold dear and the responsibility we share to build communities where everyone can thrive. At All Belong, we believe that freedom is not just about standing alone, but about standing together.

We’re grateful to walk alongside schools that reflect Christ’s love by making sure every student is known, needed, and experiences belonging. That’s a freedom worth celebrating!

06/16/2025

Some days, it’s hard to know what’s really going on with a student when challenging behaviors arise. This fall, the All Belong Book Study is reading "Beyond Behaviors" by Dr. Mona Delahooke, a book that gently challenges old assumptions about behavior and offers a better way forward, rooted in relationship and brain science.

The All Belong Fall Book Study:
- 12 weeks starting September 10 (Off for Thanksgiving)
- Asynchronous: Participate online on your own schedule
- Earn 25 professional development hours
- Built for Christ-centered educators

This one’s for you and for your students!

Register at:
https://allbelong.thinkific.com/products/courses/2025-fall-book-study

06/13/2025

School's out, and we’re leaning into the slower rhythms of summer! For some of us, that means picking up a book we’ve been meaning to read.

A few of our team members shared what they are reading this summer, and we thought you might enjoy their recommendations. The list includes practical guides and powerful stories that offer encouragement, insight, or a fresh perspective on students and belonging.

Take a look, get inspired, and if you have a favorite read this season, we would love to hear about it!

06/11/2025

We are incredibly grateful to all of our 2025 Golf Outing Sponsors! Your generosity made this day possible and helped us exceed our goal of raising $100,000 to support inclusive education for students of all abilities. A special shout-out to our presenting sponsors, Insignia Homes and TruKitchens, for your leadership and commitment to building belonging. Events like this reflect our shared vision: that every student can be known, needed, and experience belonging in their Christ-centered school. Thank you for standing with us in this mission!

Action Molding
Ajacs

Christian Schools International
Dan Vos Construction Company
DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering
Enpol
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Integrity Insurance
Lincoln Pines Resort
Midway RV Center
SHARPE Cars
Summit Point Roofing
Tuff Cover Inc.
Varnum LLP
Zemaitis Concrete
EHTC
Elders Electric
G & J Heating and Cooling
South Christian High School

06/10/2025

A big thanks to the Grand Rapids Christian High School golf team for sharing your time and talent at our "Putt With a Future Pro" holes. We appreciate your willingness to lean in and be part of supporting All Belong.

And a huge congratulations to your team on winning at state on Friday! We hope all that extra putting on Thursday gave you just the edge you needed!

Grand Rapids Christian Schools

06/09/2025

What a wonderful day! Thank you to the players, sponsors, and volunteers who joined us for our golf outing last Thursday! From the first tee to the final putt, your support made this event a beautiful celebration of belonging. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors!
TruKitchens

06/05/2025

It's a beautiful day for a golf outing! We're getting ready to kick off the All Belong Golf Outing to support schools in building belonging for students of all abilities. We've got the most golfers we've ever had and we're ready for a great day of golf and community so that every student can be known, needed, and experience belonging in their Christ-centered school. Let’s tee off with purpose!

05/22/2025

Curious what partnership with All Belong can look like for your school? ESS Teacher Lisa Boone from Legacy Christian School shares how resources from All Belong have helped shape their school community and fostered a deep appreciation for the unique ways in which each of us was created.

We recently featured Lisa's story in The Inclusive. Read more at https://allbelong.org/the-inclusive

At Legacy Christian School, inclusion is more than a goal—it is a daily practice rooted in our belief that every child is uniquely made in the image of God. Sometimes, the most powerful lessons in empathy and community come through the simplest of activities. This year, one such lesson began with ...

05/21/2025

Carol Lenger didn’t plan to work in special education, but God led her there—and she stayed. Her story reflects years of faithful presence in the lives of students, and a legacy that will continue to make belonging possible.

Read Carol’s story in the latest issue of The Inclusive: https://allbelong.org/the-inclusive

05/19/2025

Last Friday, the All Belong staff had their end-of-year celebration and honored staff milestones. We're grateful for the mission we share and the many talents God has assembled here that all come together to help schools build belonging for every student!