From Access to Belonging: Designing High-Quality Inclusive Environments for Every Child

**ECP Credit Available** Attendees will:  Identify the shift from access to belonging: By the end of the session, participants will be able to name three specific ways their program can move from simply providing a space for a child to ensuring that they feel a true sense of belonging in the group.Create simple changes for better support:  Using real-life examples, participants will choose one common challenge, and with that challenge in mind, identify two practical ways to adapt a classroom setup or a daily routine to better support the unique needs of children with disabilities.Build a path for collaborative partnership:   Participants will brainstorm two concrete steps to strengthen ongoing communication and trust with families, ensuring that inclusive practices are build together and remain sustainable long after the initial transition into the program.