Families…educators…school leaders…community partners…are you ready to change how we support students with disabilities?

This conference is your chance to learn new tools, strategies, and ideas from leading experts who are creating spaces where all students can succeed.

Keynote: Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Inclusive Schooling

We’re excited to have Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak as our keynote speakers.

• National leaders in education, they are called "magical inclusion experts" and "educator's educators."

• Together, they will share five powerful and practical strategies to make inclusive education successful.

Breakout Sessions

After our keynote, we’ll deepen our learning with:

• Dr. Samuel Sennott, an associate professor at Portland State University and creator of Proloquo2Go, will show how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) helps students with communication needs express themselves and thrive.

• Jeremy Wells, an Education Program Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education, will explain how accommodations and modifications boost student success and help families support their children.

Don’t miss this opportunity to spark new ideas, learn practical strategies, and connect with a community committed to helping every student shine!

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Keynote: The What, Why, and How of Inclusion: Five Practices That Transform Classrooms

Led by Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Inclusive Schooling

Description:
Inclusion can turn classrooms into communities where every student feels they belong. In this interactive and practical session, we’ll explore what inclusion is, why it’s important, and how to make it work. We’ll focus on five powerful practices that help make inclusion successful.

You’ll also learn about the key role paraprofessionals play in supporting inclusion and get tips for managing challenging behaviors in ways that build connection and belonging.

By the end of this session, you’ll have tools you can use right away, a fresh view of inclusion, and a better idea of how to create classrooms where every student can succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Who Should Attend?
This session is for anyone who wants to build classrooms where all students can thrive!

• Families: Want to know how inclusion can help your child? Come learn new strategies and get answers to your biggest questions.

• Educators: Whether you’re a teacher, paraprofessional, or support staff, you’ll gain tools to bring inclusion into your classroom.

• School Leaders: Find out how inclusion strengthens schools and helps every student succeed.

Join us to learn, laugh, and leave inspired to make inclusion work for every student!

Breakout Sessions: Choose Your Focus

AAC: Tools for Communication and Connection
Led by Dr. Samuel Sennott, Associate Professor of Education, Portland State University

Sennott, a leading expert and creator of Proloquo2Go, will share tools and tips to help students express themselves, connect with others, and fully participate in learning.

Accommodations and Modifications: Adapting for Success
Led by Jeremy Wells, Education Program Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education

Discover how accommodations and modifications help students with disabilities succeed in school. Wells will share strategies to adapt instruction and environments and talk about the important role parents play in student success.