81. Creating a Culture of Belonging and Peer Engagement | PBIS 2023

All students succeed when they feel like they belong, are valued for their strengths, and have a voice. Understanding the dimensions of belonging provides a means for teachers, teams, and schools to create meaningful actions that increase the belonging of all students, families, and staff. As we think about students with disabilities, particularly students with extensive support needs, and their peers without disabilities, building engagement and friendships are central to learning across the day and across their communities.