PINE Community · Beyond the classroom

Inclusion training for everywhere kids learn and play

PINE Community is a set of self-paced online courses and tools for anyone who supports neurodivergent children outside of school. You don’t need to be part of a PINE school to join.

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PINE Community is for

Afterschool & enrichment programs
Recreation programs
Summer camps
Libraries & museums
Community centers
Parents & caregivers

Why it matters

Support shouldn’t stop at the school door

Neurodivergent children thrive when they get understanding and support in every setting, not just the classroom. PINE Community gives the adults in those settings the tools and knowledge to help.

What you get

Learn with PINE Community

Expert-developed online training

Self-paced coursework and guided activities created with neurodivergent experts.
Ready-to-use downloads

Practical tools you can use in real-world settings right away.
Facilitator guides

Leaders can use and reuse the guide’s activities for ongoing team training.

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The first course and its facilitator guide

Online course · Self-paced

Neurodiversity & Inclusion: Moving from Awareness to Action

4 learning sections
About 4.5 hours
Work at your own pace

Made for programs that work with young people outside a typical school setting. It adapts PINE’s course for schools into practical strategies for camps, afterschool programs, community activities and events.

You’ll learn to

Understand neurodiversity: anticipate the needs of the young people in your program, and celebrate their differences.
Equip your staff: give your team the information and strategies to feel confident in their roles.
Build a culture of belonging: create environments where every child feels understood, safe and happy.

Enroll in the course

Facilitator guide · For team leaders

Facilitator’s Guide to Neurodiversity & Inclusion

Use alongside the course to lead your staff through discussions and activities, and come back to it for ongoing training.

A good fit for camp directors, program coordinators and anyone training a team.

Buy the facilitator’s guide

Questions about PINE Community?

Want to buy courses for your whole team, or not sure where to start? We can help.

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