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)