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Published July 2024
Belonging through Acceptance, Connection, and Inclusion
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The Building Belonging, Together Community Conversation Toolkit has been developed to guide people who are interested in gathering diverse perspectives on belonging within their school, district, and community through a process of active listening and mutual learning. This toolkit will help individuals and teams identify ways to enhance belonging and create an environment where everyone can engage, learn, and thrive.
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The Indicators of Belonging, developed by Dr. Eric Carter, provide a framework to assess and enhance a sense of belonging in school communities. The indicators emphasize critical elements that contribute to one's feelings of being included, valued, and connected.
Roots of Inclusion has incorporated Dr. Carter's Indicators of Belonging into this toolkit to ground the Community Conversation in a discussion about how schools and communities can move toward creating environments where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging, leading to more positive school environments and outcomes for students. By focusing on these areas, we can work together to foster more inclusive, supportive, and connected community in and out of school. |
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Learn More About the Toolkit and How to Use It
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Informational Videos focused on Toolkit Components
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Informational Videos focused on Toolkit Components
INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS
Gracious Space and
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This video offers an overview of the facilitation framework known as Gracious Space, explaining how its core principles have been integrated into the toolkit. Developed by the Center for Ethical Leadership, Gracious Space is designed to cultivate environments that encourage meaningful connections and facilitate productive dialogue. In this video, Patricia Hughes, the author of Gracious Space, shares her insights and expertise.
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Understanding Systems and
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This video provides an in-depth explanation of systems mapping, emphasizing how an understanding of systems enables us to ensure the inclusion of all individuals impacted by the changes we strive to implement in our schools and communities. In this video, James Whitfield, co-founder of Be Culture and an expert in systems understanding, shares his valuable insights and expertise.
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Accessible and Inclusive
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This video provides viewers with comprehensive guidance on creating accessible and inclusive events and trainings, with a particular focus on accessible Community Conversations. Sara Sanders Gardner, director of the Bellevue College Neurodiversity Navigators program, shares their expertise on ensuring meetings are both accessible and inclusive.
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