All Belong Center for Inclusive Education

05/05/2026

Somewhere this week, a student is going to walk into a classroom and feel like the room was built with them in mind.

That's because of you.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the teachers making that true for students with disabilities in Christ-centered schools. We thank God for you!

04/23/2026

We’re so grateful to the sponsors who are helping make our June 9 golf outing possible! Your support plays a meaningful role in bringing this day together and advancing the mission behind it. Thank you for your generosity!

Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes – Signature Sponsor
Varnum LLP and Judy & Steve Morren – Signature Sponsor
Integrity Insurance – Course Sponsor
Impact: Medical Weight Loss Partners and The Paauw Family – Platinum Sponsor
Christian Schools International – Gold Sponsor
Waypointe Wealth Advisors – Gold Sponsor
Haveman Electrical Services, Inc. – Gold Sponsor
G & J Heating & Cooling – Silver Sponsor

There's still time to be a sponsor or play in the golf outing! Learn more at https://allbelong.givevirtuous.org/Event/2026-golf-outing?

04/21/2026

There's a difference between doing things to students, doing things for students, and doing things with them.
Restorative practices are built on that third one. And as Christians, we have a beautiful model for it: Immanuel, God with us.

Our new blog reflects on what it means to walk alongside students, ask better questions, and pursue repair when things go wrong. It's a good read for any educator thinking about how faith and school culture come together.

Read it here: https://allbelong.org/restorative-practices-start-with-everyday-conversations-not-formal-programs

04/17/2026

Restorative culture isn't built in the big moments. It's built in the small ones.

Every time a teacher pauses to listen before reacting, every time a leader asks "who was affected?" instead of only "what rule was broken?" something is quietly being shaped in that school community.

Our latest blog explores how everyday conversations, not formal programs, are where restorative culture actually takes root.

Read it here: https://allbelong.org/restorative-practices-start-with-everyday-conversations-not-formal-programs

Where are you seeing small moments make a real difference in your school?

03/30/2026

A strong one-page profile does more than summarize information. It helps schools elevate student voice, communicate with clarity, and support students proactively.

In our newest blog post, we share what makes a one-page profile effective and why this kind of tool can support a culture of inclusive, Christ-centered education.

Read more on our site: https://allbelong.org/knowing-and-nurturing-each-student-the-power-of-a-one-page-profile

03/25/2026

What changes when we move from knowing about a student to truly knowing them?

A one-page profile helps educators listen well, notice strengths, and understand how a student would like to be supported. It is a simple tool, but it can shape a more thoughtful, Christ-centered school culture that helps everyone belong.

Read the full article: https://allbelong.org/knowing-and-nurturing-each-student-the-power-of-a-one-page-profile

03/24/2026

Thank you to the following sponsors for supporting our June 9 golf outing and the mission it supports. Your generosity is helping make this day possible!

Insignia Homes, Presenting Sponsor
TruKitchens, Presenting Sponsor
Kraayeveld Family Law, Lunch Sponsor
Elders Electric, Silver Sponsor
Air Components, Inc., Gold Sponsor
Tuff Cover Inc., Platinum Sponsor

We’re also grateful to these generous organizations for donating raffle prizes:

Michigan Awesome
Ironwood Golf & Country Club
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry

Interested in sponsoring, donating, or golfing? Click here for details: allbelong.org/golf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=golf_outing_2026&utm_content=sponsor_post

03/12/2026

We're grateful to partner with Michigan Association of Non-public Schools to teach about attention controls to help support every learner! Have you registered yet?

Join All Belong Center for Inclusive Education on March 26, 2026, where you’ll learn how to observe attention-related functioning, better understand why students respond the way they do, and walk away with practical strategies you can use right away.

If you’re looking for tools that move beyond behavior management and toward meaningful support, this session is for you. Register Today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AllBelongMarch

03/04/2026

We're excited to lead this PD for Michigan Association of Non-public Schools and help teachers learn more about attention controls! Have you registered yet?

All Belong Center for Inclusive Education is hosting a virtual professional learning opportunity on March 26, 2026! Have you ever considered what exactly we mean when we use the phrase 'Pay Attention'? Register for this FREE virtual professional learning opportunity to learn what attention control really means! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AllBelongMarch

03/02/2026

Social-emotional skills grow over time, just like academic skills.

This week, choose one competency — self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, or responsible decision-making — and name a strength you see in a student.

Begin with strengths.

When we slow down to observe carefully, students are more likely to be known, needed, and experience belonging.

Explore this more on our blog:
https://allbelong.org/understanding-the-heart-a-christ-centered-view-of-social-emotional-development

02/24/2026

As educators in Christ-centered schools, we are called not only to teach minds, but to shepherd hearts.

What are you noticing about your students’ social-emotional growth right now?

Where do you see strengths emerging?
Where might a skill still be developing?

Understanding development helps us know students more clearly and respond more thoughtfully.

Read the full article here:
https://allbelong.org/understanding-the-heart-a-christ-centered-view-of-social-emotional-development

02/20/2026

In Christ-centered schools, social-emotional development is not separate from faith formation.

If each student bears the image of a relational, loving God, then their emotional and relational growth matters deeply.

This month on the blog, we reflect on how a biblical lens shapes the way we understand social-emotional development, and why it matters for belonging.

Read the article on our blog:
https://allbelong.org/understanding-the-heart-a-christ-centered-view-of-social-emotional-development