Inclusion Jumpstart Series In-Person Training - All 3 Workshops in 1 Day!

The Inclusion Jumpstart Series is a three-part training designed to help youth programs build welcoming, accessible environments where all young people—including those with disabilities—can participate meaningfully. Each session provides practical tools, real examples, and clear guidance on how to strengthen inclusive practices across your program. UNIVERSAL REQUIREMENT FOR DCYF GRANTEES

• Learn best practices for welcoming and including children with disabilities!
• Explore meaningful changes!
• Transform your program today!

Complete all three workshops in one day and in person!! Lunch will be provided!

PART 1 – Why Inclusion Matters

This session explains why inclusion matters and breaks down key federal, state, and DCYF requirements. Participants learn practical strategies to welcome children and youth with disabilities, how to adapt activities, prevent unsafe situations, and respond appropriately to disability-related behaviors. Participants leave with a clear understanding of legal mandates and their implications for inclusive practices.

For programs seeking customized one-on-one support, ask about individualized coaching offered by Support for Families of Children with Disabilities!

Part 2 - Systems for Inclusion: All Meansl All

Part 2 focuses on the systems and routines that make inclusion work across a whole program. Participants learn how to adapt environments, supervision, and participation for learners with diverse needs and disabilities. Tools include environment checklists, layered supports, and routines that reduce incidents and strengthen staff readiness.

Part 3 - Navigating Difficult Situations: Turning Training Into Lasting Change

The final session helps programs implement inclusive practices consistently over time. Participants create realistic plans for staff training, coaching, and ongoing reinforcement. Through real scenarios, teams strengthen their skills in behavior support, communication needs, conflict resolution, and elopement prevention. Participants leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of diverse disabilities, and a tool set that will assist them in transforming their programs into inclusive environments supportive of all!

All three Inclusion Jumpstart Series workshops (total 6 hours) must be completed in order to meet DCFY requirements for all grantees.

Want more individualized coaching as you apply strategies to your specific programs? Support for Families of Children with Disabilities (SFCD) offers flexible and tailored coaching hours! Contact SFCD for more information!

Reminders from the DCYF Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Team:

Virtual Workshops

To receive workshop information such as Zoom links, PowerPoint slides, and additional resources, please ensure your email address is correct.

After registering through Eventbrite, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not see it in your inbox, check your junk/spam folder first, then contact the TA/CB team.

Some sessions may be recorded. If you have questions about recordings or confidentiality, please contact the TA/CB team.

If you’ve registered for a workshop but are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration via Eventbrite, or notify the TA/CB team.

Participation

All workshops are designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, learning, and sharing. Please be mindful that workshops are interactive, and may include video, chat, or audio participation.

If you're unable to actively participate, let the facilitator know during the workshop.

We understand the many responsibilities you may have, and we strive to be flexible and accommodating. If you have questions about participation, please reach out to the TA/CB team.

Feedback

At the end of each workshop, you will receive a survey. We greatly appreciate any feedback you provide!

Questions

Please send any questions to [email protected].

Thank you, and enjoy your workshop.

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