In this inspiring conversation, author and educator Jani Kozlowski shares her personal and professional journey toward creating more inclusive early learning environments. Drawing from her own experience as a person with a disability—and as the parent of a child with a disability—Jani helps educators and families see that inclusion is not a place, but a culture of belonging.
She offers practical advice for educators who want to welcome every child, explains the importance of people-first language, and highlights how high expectations paired with support help all children grow and thrive.
Listeners will walk away with a renewed sense of confidence and compassion for creating classrooms where every child can fly.
Jani's personal story and how it shaped her work in early childhood inclusion
Why inclusion is a culture of belonging, not just a setting
People-first language and how words shape perceptions
How teachers and families can partner to support each child's success
The benefits of inclusive classrooms for all children
Balancing high expectations with appropriate support
How educators can start building inclusive practices today
Jani Kozlowski, MEd
Author of Every Child Can Fly: An Early Childhood Educator's Guide to Inclusion and Empowering Your Child to Fly: A Parent's Guide to Inclusion (Gryphon House Books)
