All Belong Center for Inclusive Education

06/04/2026

For students with disabilities, the right educational fit is not just a preference. It can shape whether a student is able to participate, build friendships, and thrive.

All Belong COO Betsy Winkle recently wrote about how Scholarship Granting Organizations could help families access supports such as tutoring, disability-related services, assistive equipment, and more.

Michigan has an opportunity to add another layer of support for students and families. Betsy’s piece reminds us that this work is personal, practical, and deeply connected to belonging.

Read the full opinion piece here:

Scholarships could support tutoring, disability-related supports and services, assistive equipment and more. But only if the governor opts in. These are new federal tax credits that help all K-12 students regardless of where they go to school — public, non-public, or charter.

06/04/2026

We're excited to be in Arkansas this week, where Lisa and Jenna are presenting on accommodations/modifications and effective collaboration in inclusive classrooms. We're grateful for the opportunity to talk about what we love: building belonging in Christ-centered schools! ❤️

06/03/2026

We are looking forward to a great day at Pilgrim’s Run next week!

Thank you to the following sponsors who make this event possible:

Ajacs – Platinum Sponsor
Henry and Kim Bouma – Platinum Sponsor
Dan Vos Construction Company – Platinum Sponsor
Kool Chevrolet Grand Rapids, MI – Platinum Sponsor
Summit Point Roofing – Platinum Sponsor
Behavior Analysts of West Michigan – Gold Sponsor
Hudsonville Wheel Alignment – Silver Sponsor

And thank you to these companies who have donated to our raffle!
Beaver Island Boat Company
Flash Flood Water Park
Rustic Golf Properties
Mieras Family Shoes
Rebounderz Grand Rapids - Jenison
John Ball Zoo
Byron Center Meats
Graphic Arts Service and Supply
Pilgrim's Run Golf Club
Whiskey Point Brewing Co.

06/02/2026

AI can organize ideas, adjust reading levels, and offer new ways to plan. But AI does not know the student.

Teachers do.

That is why discernment matters. In our latest blog, we share how the See-Think-Do process helps educators begin with observation, consider strengths and needs with care, and use tools in service of belonging.

Start with one student. What are you noticing? What might that be telling you? What is one thoughtful next step?

Read more:
https://allbelong.org/from-planning-to-practice-discerning-ai-through-the-see-think-do-process

05/29/2026

AI conversations are happening in many Christ-centered schools. But before asking, “What can this tool do?” we can begin with a better question:

What are we noticing about our students, and how might this support them well?

Our latest blog explores how the See-Think-Do process can guide thoughtful, student-centered use of AI, helping educators move with intention as they create classrooms where every student is known, needed, and experiences belonging.

Read the article at
https://allbelong.org/from-planning-to-practice-discerning-ai-through-the-see-think-do-process

05/27/2026

We’re honored to be part of the inaugural Understory Festival happening this weekend at Washington National Cathedral.

Understory, hosted by Comment magazine, is a civic and spiritual gathering focused on rehumanizing our common life. We’ve been invited to host a “nook,” a small space for reflection and conversation, where we’ll invite people to consider how institutions shape the way we see disability, inclusion, and belonging.

If you’re attending Understory, we hope you’ll stop by our nook for a quiet reflection on disability, belonging, and shared life.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We honor their sacrifice, and we hold their families and communities in our prayers. May this day be marked by reflection, gratitude, and peace.

05/13/2026

Registration for the 2026 All Belong Golf Outing is officially FULL! Thank you to everyone who signed up to join us on June 9 at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club. We can’t wait for a great day together!

While golfer registration is now closed, sponsorship opportunities are still available through this week for those who would like to support All Belong's mission. Visit allbelong.org/golf to learn about our sponsorship opportunities or contact Jamie at [email protected].

We’re also incredibly grateful to the generous sponsors who make this event possible. Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who are supporting students of all abilities and the Christ-centered schools that serve them.

Katerberg VerHage Inc.—Signature Sponsor
Enpol—Signature Sponsor
Zemaitis Concrete—Course Sponsor
Ascent Wealth Partners—Course Sponsor
Meijer—Platinum Sponsor
Allied Mechanical Services, Inc.—Platinum Sponsor
Controlnet, LLC—Platinum Sponsor
DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering Inc.—Gold Sponsor
Dennis Echelbarger—Silver Sponsor

05/05/2026

Somewhere this week, a student is going to walk into a classroom and feel like the room was built with them in mind.

That's because of you.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the teachers making that true for students with disabilities in Christ-centered schools. We thank God for you!

04/23/2026

We’re so grateful to the sponsors who are helping make our June 9 golf outing possible! Your support plays a meaningful role in bringing this day together and advancing the mission behind it. Thank you for your generosity!

Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes – Signature Sponsor
Varnum LLP and Judy & Steve Morren – Signature Sponsor
Integrity Insurance – Course Sponsor
Impact: Medical Weight Loss Partners and The Paauw Family – Platinum Sponsor
Christian Schools International – Gold Sponsor
Waypointe Wealth Advisors – Gold Sponsor
Haveman Electrical Services, Inc. – Gold Sponsor
G & J Heating & Cooling – Silver Sponsor

There's still time to be a sponsor or play in the golf outing! Learn more at https://allbelong.givevirtuous.org/Event/2026-golf-outing?