Welcome to PINE Community
Building Inclusive Communities–Beyond the Classroom
PINE is excited to introduce PINE Community—a collection of courses and tools designed for anyone supporting neurodivergent children and their peers outside traditional school settings.
Neurodiversity & Inclusion Training Matters.
Neurodivergent children thrive when they receive specialized support in every setting, not just the classroom.
That’s why PINE Community was created, to provide–
afterschool, enrichment, and recreational programs,
libraries, museums, and community centers,
summer camps,
and of course, parents and caregivers
–the tools and knowledge they need to help neurodivergent kids succeed in every learning environment.
Learn with Us at PINE Community!
Explore Our Offerings:
Expert-Developed Online Training:
Dive into engaging self-paced coursework and guided activities crafted in collaboration with neurodivergent experts.
Ready-To-Use Downloadable Materials:
Apply inclusive practices in real-world settings right away with practical tools designed for immediate use!
Comprehensive Facilitator Guides:
Enhance the impact of Community Coursework! Leaders can use and reuse the activities and resources in the Guides for ongoing professional development with teams.
Begin Your Training with PINE Community’s First Course & Facilitation Guide:
Neurodiversity & Inclusion: Moving from Awareness to Action
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We’ve designed this course specifically for organizations and programs working with youth outside of typical school settings.
If you're running an afterschool program, summer camp, community activity, or event where children gather, this course will equip you with the tools to create truly inclusive and supportive environments for neurodivergent youth.
Drawing on the success of PINE’s highly regarded course for schools and school districts, this adaptation brings valuable insights and practical strategies to community programs. Whether your kids receive specialized support at school or simply thrive with a little extra understanding, you’ll find approaches here that are easy to implement and highly effective across various settings.
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Understand Neurodiversity:
Learn about neurodivergence, anticipate the needs of the youth in your program, and celebrate and uplift differences.
Equip Your Staff:
Provide your team with the information and strategies needed to feel confident and successful in their roles.
Build a Culture of Belonging:
Implement strategies that create supportive inclusive environments where every child feels understood, safe, and happy.
This course offers a blend of evidence-backed frameworks and real-world strategies, all designed to empower you to make a difference in the lives of the children you serve—starting today!
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This self-paced asynchronous course has 4 learning sections and takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete
Facilitator’s Guide to Neurodiversity & Inclusion
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Program Leaders, Take Note!
Elevate your impact with the Facilitator’s Guide to Neurodiversity & Inclusion - the perfect training companion to our course.
This comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for leading meaningful group activities and discussions that bring key concepts to life. Packed with engaging, hands-on exercises, it empowers your teams to foster deeper understanding and create more inclusive environments. Whether you're facilitating small workshops or large group sessions, this guide ensures every session is interactive, insightful, and impactful.
Make every training session a dynamic experience, and watch your team’s confidence and skill set grow as they learn to support neurodivergent youth in every setting.
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Ready-to-Use Workshop Agendas:
Seamlessly lead sessions for small or large groups with pre-designed agendas that make planning and facilitation a breeze.
Clear, Engaging Presentation Guidance:
Confidently review learning objectives, core concepts, and terminology with prepared speaking points that reinforce key takeaways from Neurodiversity and Inclusion: Moving from Awareness to Action.
Eight Guided Activities and 50+ Conversation Starters!
Create impactful and adaptable discussions with a range of activities and flexible prompts, designed to spark meaningful conversations for every team.
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This Facilitator’s Guide includes over 5 additional hours of discussion questions and activities.
Be the First to Know…
Ready to level up your inclusion and neuro-affirming practices?
Sign up now to stay up-to-date about PINE events and new PINE Community offerings.
Join PINE Community today and become part of a growing movement of inclusion and neurodiversity champions committed to creating learning spaces where everyone belongs.
Questions?
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If you have any questions about PINE Community offerings, please reach out!
Email us at info@pineprogram.org
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If you are interested in purchasing PINE Community coursework for groups, please contact Samara.
Email samara@pineprogram.org