Description
Recorded: April 7, 2021
Length: 90-Minutes
Part 2: Inclusive Learning for All: Bashing Barriers & Changing Mindsets (Moving Past the “Yeah, but…”)
Part of creating a culture of inclusive learning acknowledges there are obstacles to implementation. This session will examine strategies for overcoming real and perceived barriers to inclusive education practices and strategies for creating an inclusive mindset for all stakeholders.
Participants will be provided the opportunity to share real life examples from their work. The presenters will facilitate discussion with reflective questions that participants will answer in smaller groups using a digital tool to share their ideas with the larger group.
As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:
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Identify three barriers to inclusive learning implementation.
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Identify three strategies that can overcome barriers to inclusive education practices.
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Identify three tools that they already have access to that promote an inclusive learning environment.
Christopher Bugaj, M.A. CCC-SLP, is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools. Chris co-hosts the Talking With Tech podcast featuring interviews and conversations about augmentative and alternative communication.
Karen Janowski, M.S. Ed, is an Inclusive and Assistive Technology Consultant and is President and owner of EdTech Solutions, Inc in Reading, MA which provides comprehensive AAC and AT Services in the Greater Boston area.
Mike Marotta, is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional who has been providing direct services to individuals with all disabilities for almost 30 years. Mike is the 2017 ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Mike is the Director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center at Disability Rights New Jersey, the Federally funded statewide Assistive Technology Act Program.
Beth Poss, M.A. CCC-SLP, M.S. Ed is an educational and technology consultant and former assistant principal. She is currently the Director of Educational Programs for LessonPix.
