All Belong Center for Inclusive Education

All Belong Center for Inclusive Education Faithfully Building Belonging for students with disabilities in Christ-centered schools.

All Belong equips congregations and schools to glorify God through purposeful, innovative inclusion of persons with varied abilities. We envision a world where communities are marked by belonging for persons with varied abilities.

AI can organize ideas, adjust reading levels, and offer new ways to plan. But AI does not know the student.Teachers do.T...
06/02/2026

AI can organize ideas, adjust reading levels, and offer new ways to plan. But AI does not know the student.

Teachers do.

That is why discernment matters. In our latest blog, we share how the See-Think-Do process helps educators begin with observation, consider strengths and needs with care, and use tools in service of belonging.

Start with one student. What are you noticing? What might that be telling you? What is one thoughtful next step?

Read more:
https://allbelong.org/from-planning-to-practice-discerning-ai-through-the-see-think-do-process

AI conversations are happening in many Christ-centered schools. But before asking, “What can this tool do?” we can begin...
05/29/2026

AI conversations are happening in many Christ-centered schools. But before asking, “What can this tool do?” we can begin with a better question:

What are we noticing about our students, and how might this support them well?

Our latest blog explores how the See-Think-Do process can guide thoughtful, student-centered use of AI, helping educators move with intention as they create classrooms where every student is known, needed, and experiences belonging.

Read the article at
https://allbelong.org/from-planning-to-practice-discerning-ai-through-the-see-think-do-process

We’re honored to be part of the inaugural Understory Festival happening this weekend at Washington National Cathedral.Un...
05/27/2026

We’re honored to be part of the inaugural Understory Festival happening this weekend at Washington National Cathedral.

Understory, hosted by Comment magazine, is a civic and spiritual gathering focused on rehumanizing our common life. We’ve been invited to host a “nook,” a small space for reflection and conversation, where we’ll invite people to consider how institutions shape the way we see disability, inclusion, and belonging.

If you’re attending Understory, we hope you’ll stop by our nook for a quiet reflection on disability, belonging, and shared life.

Today, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.We honor their sacrifice, a...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We honor their sacrifice, and we hold their families and communities in our prayers. May this day be marked by reflection, gratitude, and peace.

Registration for the 2026 All Belong Golf Outing is officially FULL! Thank you to everyone who signed up to join us on J...
05/13/2026

Registration for the 2026 All Belong Golf Outing is officially FULL! Thank you to everyone who signed up to join us on June 9 at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club. We can’t wait for a great day together!

While golfer registration is now closed, sponsorship opportunities are still available through this week for those who would like to support All Belong's mission. Visit allbelong.org/golf to learn about our sponsorship opportunities or contact Jamie at [email protected].

We’re also incredibly grateful to the generous sponsors who make this event possible. Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who are supporting students of all abilities and the Christ-centered schools that serve them.

Katerberg VerHage Inc.—Signature Sponsor
Enpol—Signature Sponsor
Zemaitis Concrete—Course Sponsor
Ascent Wealth Partners—Course Sponsor
Meijer—Platinum Sponsor
Allied Mechanical Services, Inc.—Platinum Sponsor
Controlnet, LLC—Platinum Sponsor
DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering Inc.—Gold Sponsor
Dennis Echelbarger—Silver Sponsor

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

We’re so grateful to the sponsors who are helping make our June 9 golf outing possible! Your support plays a meaningful ...
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?

There's a difference between doing things to students, doing things for students, and doing things with them.Restorative...
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

Restorative culture isn't built in the big moments. It's built in the small ones.Every time a teacher pauses to listen b...
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?

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

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