Kids Included Together

Kids Included Together KIT teaches inclusive practices to those who serve kids. We see ability in every child and envision a

KIT strives to help the world see the ability in every child. Our organization helps others meaningfully include kids with and without disabilities through inclusion training, policy development and sharing our best practices information and research. By creating inclusive environments where no child is excluded, everyone benefits.

As the weather warms up, many programs naturally move more activities outdoors. Children may begin arriving directly to ...
05/19/2026

As the weather warms up, many programs naturally move more activities outdoors. Children may begin arriving directly to the playground instead of the classroom. They spend more time in open-ended play spaces and may transition more frequently between indoor and outdoor environments.

While these changes often feel exciting, they can also create new challenges for supporting children during outdoor time, as children often rely on predictability and clear structure to feel successful. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04h5_Qm0

05/07/2026

In the fast-paced world of before and after-school programming, it’s easy to react to unwanted behaviors like yelling, hitting, or refusals. But what if every crossed arm, outburst, or "no" was just a child sending a message they don't have the words for?

Using the ABCs of Behavior, we can determine what a child's behavior is communicating. Learn how to move beyond frustration and toward effective support in our latest Train-Your-Team course, Ready, Set, Support: Before & After School: https://hubs.ly/Q04fHy1g0

Transform challenging behaviors into opportunities for connection and teaching, and make your program run smoother and more enjoyable for everyone.

The day doesn’t end for everyone when the last school bell rings. It shifts. Between 3:00 and 6:00 PM, after-school prog...
04/30/2026

The day doesn’t end for everyone when the last school bell rings. It shifts.

Between 3:00 and 6:00 PM, after-school programs step in to support millions of children. These hours can quickly become the most challenging part of the day without strong leadership and effective after-school program staff training guiding the environment, expectations, and staff.

That’s where leadership matters most.

Strong leaders don’t just respond to challenges, they prepare for them.

In our latest blog, we explore the “3–6 PM challenge” and what it takes to lead through it.

Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q04dWN1R0

04/21/2026

Built specifically for before and after-school programs, this training helps leaders strengthen inclusive practices, support staff in challenging moments, and create environments where children feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04cXwFp0

Struggling with the After-School Transition?Children arrive carrying the energy of the school day, transportation stress...
04/08/2026

Struggling with the After-School Transition?

Children arrive carrying the energy of the school day, transportation stress, social conflicts, unmet sensory needs, and the shift into a new environment. It can get chaotic fast.

What looks like a rough start is often a predictable moment that teams just haven’t been trained to decode.

Join our FREE WEBINAR on April 15 to learn a simple framework for easing after-school transitions so youth can settle in, regulate, and engage more successfully in the afternoon.

Two live sessions. One practical framework. Real strategies your team can use right away.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q049V9cJ0

03/17/2026

Sometimes the behaviors we notice first are actually strengths in disguise.

The camper who seems bossy may be showing leadership.
The camper who never stops moving may have incredible enthusiasm.

When staff learn how to spot strengths, their responses change. And so does the experience for the child.

This shift is at the heart of Camp Inclusion 101, part of our Ready, Set, Support Summer Camp course. Staff learn how to move beyond labels and focus on what each camper brings to the community.

Because inclusion begins with a simple lens shift.

Learn more about the Ready, Set, Support Summer Camp course: https://hubs.ly/Q045VLXF0

Camp directors! Your program is only as strong as your staff training.From creating an inclusive environment to navigati...
03/04/2026

Camp directors! Your program is only as strong as your staff training.

From creating an inclusive environment to navigating behavior challenges and high-energy days, summer success depends on how prepared your team feels.

Our latest blog breaks down the top staff training challenges for summer camp, and what you can do now to lead with clarity and confidence.

Read it here: https://hubs.ly/Q045bFSY0

02/24/2026

Your summer camp staff deserve more than a quick orientation.

Introducing Ready, Set, Support: Summer Camp — our first Train-Your-Team course designed to help you build a supportive, confident team year after year.

With leadership preparation and ready-to-run staff trainings, this complete in-house system gives you practical tools to support every camper and every staff member.

Explore the course and watch a course preview here: https://hubs.ly/Q043C97x0

Training staff shouldn’t depend on big budgets, travel, or perfect staffing. Yet many programs are navigating tight reso...
02/18/2026

Training staff shouldn’t depend on big budgets, travel, or perfect staffing. Yet many programs are navigating tight resources, high turnover, and constant onboarding.

That’s why we created our new Train-Your-Team approach.

It’s a practical, sustainable way to prepare your staff in-house, on your schedule. Instead of relying on outside trainers, Train-Your-Team equips your leaders with a leadership eModule and ready-to-run training materials so they can confidently train their own teams.

Here’s how it works:

1. Leaders complete a focused eModule
2. They receive facilitator guides, training videos, and printable resources
3. Training is delivered in-house, when it works for your program

Cost-effective. Flexible. Sustainable year after year.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q043B_bd0


Summer camp moves fast. Once campers arrive, staff are navigating transitions, group dynamics, big emotions, and behavio...
02/11/2026

Summer camp moves fast. Once campers arrive, staff are navigating transitions, group dynamics, big emotions, and behavior challenges in real time.

Having clear, practical strategies matters.

That’s why we created a free resource for camp leaders and staff:
Summer Camp Leader’s Mini Guide: Disability Inclusion and Behavior Basics

This mini guide is a good place to start if you are thinking about strengthening inclusion at your camp this summer.

Inside, you’ll find:
• Practical inclusion tips staff can use right away
• Clear guidance for responding to behavior calmly and consistently
• Proactive strategies for transitions, group activities, and busy camp moments
• Ready-to-use language grounded in real camp scenarios

If summer camp staff training is on your mind, start here.

Download the free mini guide here: https://hubs.ly/Q042FV4P0

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