PD Resource Kit: Building Belonging for All Students
This resource set provides everything teachers need to facilitate a 90-minute professional development workshop focused on building belonging for all students in their schools and communities. The guide includes research-based activities that move educators from understanding belonging gaps to taking concrete action, featuring an evidence-based self-assessment tool and a structured framework for creating more inclusive learning environments. These materials provide a comprehensive, turnkey solution for schools aiming to enhance support for immigrant-origin students and promote a sense of belonging among all student populations.
Who These Resources Are For:
- Professional development facilitators leading sessions for teachers and school staff
- School administrators facilitating belonging initiatives with their teams
- District leaders implementing school-wide belonging improvement efforts
- Teacher leaders guiding colleagues through belonging assessment and action planning
What This Workshop Accomplishes:
Participants will move from awareness to action by:
- Connecting personal experiences to the universal need for belonging
- Understanding why immigrant student belonging serves as a barometer for overall school climate
- Assessing their school’s current belonging practices using evidence-based tools
- Creating specific, measurable commitments to strengthen belonging for all students
What Facilitators Will Find:
- Complete scripts with exact language for each section
- Slide-by-slide instructions aligned with presentation materials
- Timing guidance for each activity and teacher move
- Materials lists and preparation notes
- Assessment tools including the 7 Steps Building Belonging Checklist