Known. Isaac’s previous school was afraid to frustrate him, not wanting to disrupt the class. Now that he’s at an All Belong member school, his teachers are eager to know him well and know the best ways to encourage him to learn and grow. One way they get to know him is by trying different methods to motivate and teach him and learn what he responds to. Isaac is known, and that makes all the difference!

Needed. Kahsay’s school worked with All Belong to put a support team in place so he has what he needs when needed. Now, he enjoys being in school, which has made previous behavior problems disappear! He is learning to interact with his peers and ask for what he needs, and his classmates understand how important Kahsay is to their class. “It’s like a glimpse of what Heaven must be like to see how Kahsay lives with such inhibited joy!”

Belongs. Ady spends most of her day in class with her peers instead of in an isolated classroom. She is thriving in the classroom and has learned that she loves reading. She also plays basketball and volleyball, sings in the choir, helps collect recycling, and is loved by her friends and classmates. Ady isn’t just included in her class, she belongs there! “We miss her when she’s not there, she always tries to make everyone happy.”