Expanding School Supports for Kinship Caregivers and Grandfamilies: Inclusive Language

Description: The resources from this first meeting of the Kinship Caregivers and Grandfamilies Community of Practice discuss the importance of inclusive language in schools and provide strategies for how to use inclusive language in schools.

Audience: Professionals, advocates, and educators who support kinship caregivers and grandfamilies across Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Speakers:

• Kayla Benson, project co-lead, REL Appalachia (REL AP), L-evation
• Jill Marcus, project member, REL AP, Education Development Center (EDC)
• Megan Mikesell, project liaison, REL AP, L-evation
• Victoria Schaefer, project co-lead, REL AP, SRI International