Even with the best IEPs and instruction, we know that to ensure student success, we must develop an environment in which all students, including those with disabilities, are welcomed and feel a sense of belonging. This excerpt from the longer welcome session on day 1 of Prepping for PROGRESS 2023 includes a panel presentation where panelists explored what it means to belong, what it looks like in schools, and how we can improve our attention to creating school systems that foster belonging for all students, including students with disabilities.