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INCLUSION TAKES A COMMUNITY

Community Conversation Toolkit

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Published July 2024

Building a Shared Understanding of Inclusion

The "Inclusion Takes A Community" Community Conversation Toolkit has been developed to guide those interested in fostering a shared understanding of inclusion within their school, district, and community. Through a process of active listening and mutual learning, this toolkit aids individuals and teams to better understand the social, structural, environmental, and cultural contexts that impact inclusion.
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Page Contents

  • ​Downloadable Toolkit Documents
  • Access to Online Informational Videos
  • Access to On Demand Learning Modules​​

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Download Toolkit Documents

All toolkit documents can be accessed in this section.
Click on the image or image description to download.

Community Conversation Toolkit
Guidance Document
Community Conversation Toolkit
Inclusion Takes A Community
​Companion Document

                 Planning Tool
           Accessibility Checklist
Language Access
​Resources

Working Effectively with Interpreters
System Mapping Tool
Sample Invitation

Event Protocol & Agenda
  Virtual Event Protocol
 Sign-In Sheet & Table Tent
Table Host Guidelines

Harvest Tool
Ticket Out the Door Evaluation
Reflection on the
​Community Conversation

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Community Conversation Slide Deck
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​Virtual Community Conversation Slide Deck

Learn More About the Toolkit and How to Use It

Access On Demand Learning Modules
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Informational Videos focused on Toolkit Components

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TOOLKIT

VIDEO TRAINING MODULES

Gracious Space and

The Community Conversation

​Toolkit


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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

​Systems Mapping


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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

​Events and Trainings


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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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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Leadership
      • Connect
  • Resources
    • Families
    • Educators
    • Advocates
    • Additional Resources
  • Our Work
    • Community Conversation Toolkits
    • Safe and Supportive Schools >
      • Restraint & Isolation
    • Gracious Space
    • Policy & Advocacy
  • Events & Learning
    • Disrupting Racism & Ableism Webinar
    • Strengths-Based Evaluations Webinar Resources
    • Learning Series Featuring Robyn Gobbel
    • Guy Stephens Webinar Resources
    • "This Is Not About Me" Resources
    • MORE WEBINARS
  • Podcast