Diversity and Inclusion Archives

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Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”

The family is a child’s introduction to the world. A child’s identity is grounded by their culture and heritage. For families, there is pride and honor in sharing your culture with your child. As they step out of the home and into new environments, like child care, holding onto a family’s culture can become complicated. […]

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We are all immigrants - learning about ourselves and our neighbors

The United States is truly a melting pot. Central Indiana is becoming more diverse each year, bringing richness of experience and culture to our lives. As we celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month this June, what does it mean for you and your family? What can we learn about our own immigrant heritage? What can we […]

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Celebrating Pride Together

Pride is a time of celebration and an opportunity to increase awareness of LGBTQIA+ identity and community. It is important to take moments throughout the month to celebrate diversity together. For young children, this may look like conversations about similarities and differences or simply making observations about their own self. Regardless, we encourage you to […]

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Using Visual Supports

Using visuals to support everyday routines and transitions As adults we use visuals every day. Some examples include calendars, to-do lists, maps, and assembly instructions. Therefore, it isn’t hard to see why children would benefit from similar supports. What are visual aids? Visual aids are communication tools that act as a cue for children to […]

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Making a House a Home with Family Projects

by Family & Communty Engagement Manager, Tom Taylor, and his wife, Jami This November, we will celebrate five years of living in our current home. This is the longest we’ve lived in one place since marrying in 2012. Our house is small and quirky and not in a perfect location, but we’ve been able to […]

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Talking to Children About Diversity

Celebrating Differences Conversations about differences will look different for each family. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, the science is clear: the earlier parents start conversations with their children the better. You are the example your child follows You are your child’s introduction into the world. What they see you do is just as important […]

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Special Education

Navigating the Special Education Process This toolkit helps make sense of an often confusing system and educates families of newly diagnosed children with special needs on how to get the best special education, services, and resources available to them. You are the expert on your child Many parents wish their children came with instruction booklets. […]

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Parenting Children with Special Needs

Expanding Your Parenting Toolkit Parenting a child is perhaps one of the most challenging tasks we will face during our lifetime. In addition to the usual stresses and strains of parenthood, parents of children with special needs face additional pressures and must learn to cope with challenges in ways that will enhance, rather than hinder, […]

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Inclusive Child Care

Choosing Child Care for Your Child with Special Needs Early childhood inclusion means all children have access to high-quality early childhood programs. With access, they gain membership and meaningful participation in a learning community. Inclusion in high-quality care supports the right of all children and their families to find a sense of belonging. Advocating for […]

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Toileting the Exceptional Child

Supporting the development of toileting skills in children with special needs Along with learning to feed and dress oneself, learning to use the toilet is an important step in personal independence for all children. All parents wonder when to begin the toileting process and how to make the big jump into underwear. For parents of […]

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Autism Awareness: Putting Children First

by Sarah Bailey, Inclusion Specialist The scarf lies on top of my dresser all year long. Every so often, I pick it up, look at it, and lay it back down. The bright, primary colors dance around the well-known puzzle pieces. The scarf reminds me of Margaret, the first child with autism that I worked […]

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Teaching Children the Art of Giving

by Kristin Cofield, Paths to QUALITY Coach Four year old Kennisyn overheard a conversation between her parents discussing donating to the United Way of Central Indiana. Kennisyn chimed in and told her parents that she would like to donate also. Each day for one week, Kennisyn took money from her pink piggy bank to school […]

Diversity and Inclusion

Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”

We are all immigrants – learning about ourselves and our neighbors

Celebrating Pride Together

Using Visual Supports

What topics are you interested in?

Making a House a Home with Family Projects

Talking to Children About Diversity

Special Education

Parenting Children with Special Needs

Inclusive Child Care

Toileting the Exceptional Child

Autism Awareness: Putting Children First

Teaching Children the Art of Giving

Diversity and Inclusion

Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”

We are all immigrants – learning about ourselves and our neighbors

Celebrating Pride Together

Using Visual Supports

What topics are you interested in?

Making a House a Home with Family Projects

Talking to Children About Diversity

Special Education

Parenting Children with Special Needs

Inclusive Child Care

Toileting the Exceptional Child

Autism Awareness: Putting Children First

Teaching Children the Art of Giving

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