Relationships

Sense uh Belonging

Uh sense uh belonging iz de feeling uh being accepted fuh who you iz by others. Social relationships support healthy development, helping tuh buffer feelings uh loneliness, isolation, an’ related negative outcomes; providing emotional an’ instrumental social support; an’ offering uh source uh meaning an’ purpose.

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Wuh Does Uh Sense Uh Belonging Include?

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Providing uh sense uh belonging iz not only developing de student, but also creating an environment dat fosters acceptance fuh all. Systems dat promote uh sense uh belonging include uh culture where all students:

  • Are accepted by de school community
  • Got opportunities tuh serve as leaders
  • Cuhmek friends
  • Feel comfortable in interactions wid peers an’ adults
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Let’s hear from de Pennsylvania Yute Leadership Network (PYLN) ‘bout de importance uh healthy relationships.

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Providing uh Sense uh Belonging

Providing opportunities tuh spend time wid others who got similar interests an’ de support needed tuh help students participate in activities wid peers an’ friends wid an’ without disabilities cuh be uh focus fuh de transition team. Tuh foster uh sense uh belonging, provide opportunities for:

  • Inclusive Education
  • Equitable Instructional Access
  • Facilitating Friendships
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How Cuh Adults Help Create uh Sense uh Belonging fuh Students?

Adults cuh foster uh sense uh belonging by promoting:

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Instructional Access

Creating learning opportunities wid de Universal Design fuh Learning framework.

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Equity an’ Inclusion

Uh healthy an’ safe environment cuh help students thrive. Inclusion first from de start.

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Friendships

Building healthy friendships wid peers an’ adults provide uh sense uh belonging within uh personal context.

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De PA Community pon Transition offers resources pon uh variety uh topics, all focused pon improving outcomes fuh students wid disabilities.

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Tek uh look at Erik Carter’s 10 Dimensions uh Belonging

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