The Belonging Toolkit by OregonASK
The Belonging Toolkit: OregonASK Inclusion Elearning Package
Building Foundations for Connection, Belonging, and Quality Practice
Through self-reflection, journaling and workbook engagement you will begin or deepen your inclusion journey with 4 hours of expert-led professional development, designed by inclusion specialist Kat King—empowering you with practical strategies to meaningfully support and include youth with disabilities.
Total Cost: $120
Elearning Course Series Overview
Inclusion & Belonging in School-Age Programs
Set ONE | Special Needs | 1 Hour
This Knowledge Nugget will identify what exclusion, segregation, integration, and inclusion looks like in out-of-school-time programs. Person-First and Identify-First language will be explained so that you will be confident during conversations with families, youth, and staff. We’ll identify the benefits of inclusion for all children and youth in your program, not just those with disabilities or learning differences. Finally, we will explore barriers to inclusion and belonging that may be present in your program.
Disability & Neurodiversity Overview
Set ONE | Special Needs | 1 Hour
You have heard the terms “disability” and “neurodivergent” but may wonder what exactly they mean. We will define several terms including disability, intersectionality, neurodiversity, and neurodivergent. Then we will explore two common neurodivergences, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, highlighting common strengths and differences. Finally, we will identify neurodiversity-affirming language and practices.
Secret Sauce Ingredients for Afterschool Programs
Set ONE | CKC Learning Environments and Curriculum | 1 Hour
Program participants enter your program each day with a few priorities that they seek to have met. And sometimes these change daily for a participant! This Knowledge Nugget will share essential program components to provide at the beginning of each program day, and opportunities to kick your current practices up a notch. Topics include snack, social connection, movement, rest and relaxation, and bodily functions.
Families as Allies
Set ONE | CKC Families and Community Systems | 1 Hour
We all agree that positive relationships with parents/guardians in out-of-school-time are crucial to the culture and success of an out-of-school-time program. But how do you establish them? How do you shift back to friendliness if the relationship has soured? This Knowledge Nugget provides information on what information you need and don’t need about a participant, specific questions and how to ask them respectfully, and guidance on building relationships and repairing them when needed