PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Keynotes
Concurrent Sessions
DAY 1 Thursday 30 May
8:00
Conference Welcome & Opening
8:40
Alastair McEwin AM
Keynote Address: “Inclusive education: what did we learn from the Disability Royal Commission?”
9:25
Sam Brain
Reflection and Commentary
9:35
Morning Tea
9:55
Scott Avery
“Current developments in the implementation of the recommendation from the Disability Royal Commission: How can Indigenous cultural knowledge shape the future of inclusive education?”
10:40
Concurrent Invitational/Deep Dive 1
Kerrie Ekinsmyth, Deb Parker Beyond the rhetoric of ‘capability’ in workforce reform
Sue Trimble, Raylene Gellar, Hagar Nadjamerrek, Awhina Matthews Our school journey to a place of wellbeing and inclusion
Nancy Bonfiglio-Pavisich Peer Mentoring: A pathway to inclusivity, engagement and wellbeing
Sam Brain Inclusion from the outset: challenges and strategies for inclusive early learning in Australia
Tagai State College, Jennifer Payne Inclusive Learning Environments through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
11:25
Lunch
12:25
Linda Graham & Haley Tancredi
“Accessible Assessment and Accessible Pedagogies™: improving experiences and outcomes for both students and teachers”
13:10
Lyn Sharratt & Maryanne Gosling
“FACES of Inclusion: Identifying a Different Brilliant”
13:55
Afternoon Tea
14:15
Concurrent Invitational/Deep Dive 2
Carolyn Blanden, Nick Lovering Leveraging partnerships and networks to benefit students and staff
Michelle Andrews Luke Listening Matters: A Framework for Listening to Children in Educational Settings
Jennifer Sze "I hate maths but I love Singapore maths." A primary teacher's Case Study of supporting Year 7 students with learning difficulties
Carol Putica Linking a whole school approach to wellbeing and how it promotes inclusive learning environments
Scott Avery What would you like to say matters in implementing the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission on inclusive education?
15:05
Tim Lewis
“Addressing Discipline and Behavioural Concerns through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Lessons Learned Through 25 Years of Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports Implementation”
15:50
Day 1 Reflection and Close
DAY 2 Friday 31 May
8:20
Scott B. Harris
“CRASHING INTO POTENTIAL: Giving teachers and students the tools to overcome adversity”
Featuring John Hattie
8:50
Kristen Douglas
“Supporting the leaders to lead: Why support for school leaders is critical for community recovery and healing”
Concurrent Invitational/Deep Dive 3
Haley Tancredi, Linda Graham Foundational knowledge for inclusive practice
Carolyn Edwards Establishing an approach to inclusive education in a new school
Scott B. Harris CRASHING INTO POTENTIAL: A deep dive
Amanda Gibson Leading and implementing inclusive education – a practical example of transforming research and policy to whole school inclusive classroom practice by addressing attitudinal and knowledge barriers
Annalea McCurry, Cynthia Page, Tasha Roe Inclusive Learning Environments through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
10:45
Spotlight and Panel Session
“The national inclusive education policy environment: Royal Commission responses, strategies and green shoots enhancing wellbeing and ensuring inclusion”
Frank Oberklaid, Danny Pinchas, Tracy Woodroffe
Facilitated by Todd Macbeth
12:00
13:00
Lisa McKay-Brown
“We have a Tier 1 problem: reframing responses to school attendance”
13:45
Suzanne Carrington - now being presented by Nerida Spina
“Transformative Leadership for Inclusion and Equity”
14:30
Day 2 Reflection and Conference Close
Please note that speakers and session times within this program are subject to change without notice. If you have any comments or questions directly to the program, please contact: [email protected]
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