Events

Events

Events

AACL and University of Calgary offer 3 courses in 2010 Summer Institute

World Conference in Salamanca

Inclusion International is holding a Global Conference on Inclusive Education in Salamanca Spain in October 2009. The conference will be focused on reviewing the progress made toward achieving inclusive education for children with intellectual disabilities since the UNESCO Salamanca Conference in 1994 produced the Salamanca Statement – a call for inclusion sent out to the education systems around the world. A Global Report will be issued and speakers will highlight the progress made and the challenges that remain. A number of Canadians are on the program. They include Bruce Uditsky and Anne Hughson from Alberta, Margaret Kress White from Saskatchewan and the University of Manitoba, Bendina Miller from British Columbia, the current president of CACL as well as Arlene Zuckernick from Victoria, BC, Angela AuCoin and Raymond Vienneau from the University of Moncton, Doug Willms from UNB in Fredericton, and Dan Goodyear from the Ministry of Education in Newfoundland and Labrador. Gordon Porter from New Brunswick is co-chair of the Program Committee and Inclusion International president Diane Richler, Connie Lauren-Bowie, and Ines Escallon are key organizers of the event. For information on the program connect to the following link: http://www.inclusiveeducation.ca/engage/salamanca.asp

2009 Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Inclusive Education Summer Institute

The Alberta Association for Community Living and the University of Calgary are proud to offer, as part of the Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Summer Institute, three half courses on Inclusive Education. These courses will be of interest to teachers, administrators, parents, and others who are committed to educating students with developmental disabilities in the regular classroom and are offered for CREDIT and AUDIT.

The Summer Institute will run from July 6 -24, 2009 and will offer the following three courses: Ethics of Caring and Inclusion: Implications for Educational Reform, Adapting Curriculum in Schools from K-12 and Addressing Challenging Behaviours in the Classroom.

Click here, or on the poster below, to download the 2009 Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Inclusive Education Summer Institute brochure. This brochure will provide you with details for all three courses and any other information you will need to register.



HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES If you are interested in registering for any of these courses or if you require further information, please contact: Beth Parrott at 403.220.2271 or parrott@ucalgary.ca.
For more information, you may also visit www.crds.org/inclusive_education.

Summer Institute in Manitoba

Inclusive Education Canada and Manitoba groups organize a 4 day Summer Institute on Inclusive Education in Winnipeg. For more information - download the full institute flyer.

NB Event: Inclusive Education Awards in Fredericton February 19 2009

The New Brunswick Association for Community Living is holding an awards event at Old Government House in Fredericton at 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 19. President Marlene Munn has announced that several individuals and schools will be recognized for their efforts to make inclusive education a reality in provincial schools. Education Minister Lamrock has been invited to attend. Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick Herménégilde Chiasson will host the event.

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Manitoba Summer Institute: Leadership & Collaboration in Inclusive Education July 21-24, 2009

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Toronto Forum February 13 at OISE

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Winnipeg, Manitoba Event February 17 – During National Inclusive Education Week

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Events

Public Dialogue on Inclusive Education

Held in conjunction with National Forum Thursday, September 25, Toronto

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Manotoba Holds Inlcusive Education Summit

Community Living Manitoba and the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children celebrate Inclusive Education for Manitoba children. Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

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Manitoba Education Summit

Community Living Manitoba holds a Manitoba Inclusive Education Summit on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Winnipeg. Special Speakers – Vianne Timmons, VP University of Prince Edward Island, and Mary Ruth Coleman, International President of the Council for Exceptional Children.

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Events

Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Inclusive Education Summer Institute 2007

July 3 – 20, 2007

Summer courses offered by Alberta Association for Community Living and the University of Calgary are described on the site below.

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Events

Summer Summit - A Summit on Models of Change for Inclusive Education

Important Inclusive Education Event - July 4-6, 2007

• Education Leaders - School Principals and District Personnel
• How do we move ahead?
• What initiatives & strategies will lead to inclusive schools?

Check out the details on this important event. Further details on Keynote Presenters will be posted soon. Come and present your ideas.

Share the flyer with your colleagues and others with an interest. - Final Summit.pdf (1.67 MB)

Summer Leadership Academy in Inclusive Education

Leading School and Classroom Strategies for Quality Inclusion
Enjoy 4 days of learning, sharing and discussion while attending a stimulating Institute on Inclusive Education. The Institute will be of interest to those actively involved in leadership in inclusive education or those looking for an opportunity to learn more about providing leadership in an inclusive educational setting. This will include:

• Education Leaders - School Principals and District Personnel
• Support and Resource Teachers
• Others in leadership positions

The development of inclusive educational practices has been a major feature and a major challenge for Canadian schools in recent years. At two complete four-day sessions in Toronto, Ontario and Charlottetown, PEI, resource people will offer their ideas on specific successful practices and participants will discuss, question and share their own experiences and strategies. A combination of activities will be included with emphasis on participation and building knowledge through sharing and analysis.

• Toronto   July 4-7, 2006
  In cooperation with The Ontario Institute for Studies in Edcation, University of Toronto
  » Ontario Session Brochure
• Charlottetown   July 24-27, 2006
  In cooperation with The University of Prince Edward Island
  » PEI Session Brochure