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SUMMARY:Life after high school: Possibilities and practicalities (Bonnyville)
DESCRIPTION:High school is coming to an end before you know it\, so now what? \nJoin us for an informal evening to explore possibilities for graduating students with intellectual disabilities; gain practical tips to navigate PDD and AISH\, consider options for meaningful employment\, and inclusive post-secondary education. Come meet other families in your community and get ready to take on “ADULTING”. \nWe can’t wait to meet you – come join the conversation! \nGraciously hosted by Northern Lights Public Schools. \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 7\, 2025 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nWhere:  Bonnyville Centralized High School – 4808 49 St\, Bonnyville\, AB\nPresenters: Kim Stirling and Kevin Veenstra \nRegister by April 30:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ia-oegEKOUeCcO-ZrY0inqbxaUULZlNKtodv4LQd5qxUMEwyR1BLRFE3RkJONDMxQzIwNEFQOFFDUy4u
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/life-after-high-school-possibilities-and-practicalities-bonnyville/
LOCATION:Bonnyville Centralized High School\, 4808 49 St\, Bonnyville\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250506T203000
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SUMMARY:Life after high school: Possibilities and practicalities (Lac La Biche)
DESCRIPTION:High school is coming to an end before you know it\, so now what? \nJoin us for an informal evening to explore possibilities for graduating students with intellectual disabilities; gain practical tips to navigate PDD and AISH\, consider options for meaningful employment\, and inclusive post-secondary education. Come meet other families in your community and get ready to take on “ADULTING”. \nWe can’t wait to meet you – come join the conversation! \nGraciously hosted by Northern Lights Public Schools. \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 6\, 2025 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nWhere:  J. A. Williams High School – 8702 91st Avenue\, Lac La Biche\, AB\nPresenters: Kim Stirling and Kevin Veenstra \nRegister by April 30:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ia-oegEKOUeCcO-ZrY0inqbxaUULZlNKtodv4LQd5qxUNUVMMFFQUzRBOFUyUTVQTFFGTThSNTNBMi4u
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/life-after-high-school-possibilities-and-practicalities-lac-la-biche/
LOCATION:J A Williams High School – 8702 91st Avenue\, Lac La Biche\, 8702 91st Avenue\, Lac La Biche\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
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SUMMARY:Inclusive post-secondary education at Athabasca University: Virtual info session
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Alberta has been providing Inclusive Post-Secondary Education opportunities to students with intellectual disabilities across the province for over 35 years. Partnering with 16 different post-secondary institutes\, Inclusion Alberta provides supports students to have a normative and meaningful opportunity to attend higher education as a pathway to a good life. This session will outline how Athabasca University contributes to emerging opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities and the steps for people to apply. \nVirtual Info Session\nTuesday\, March 11\, 2025 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m.\nTo RSVP\, contact Alexandra Edwards at aedwards@athabascau.ca
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/inclusive-post-secondary-education-at-athabasca-university-virtual-info-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240611T210000
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UID:5649-1718132400-1718139600@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive Education: Achieving Quality (Calgary workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Calgary and Inclusion Alberta present a workshop on inclusive education: \nInclusive Education: Achieving Quality\nWhen: Tuesday\, June 11\, 2024 | 7:00pm-9:00pm \nWhere: Inglewood Community Association\, 1740 24 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB \nWorkshop Presenters: Donna Barrett and Lyssa Horyn \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin us for a workshop designed for parents\, teachers\, and administrators looking to learn more about inclusive education in the mainstream classroom. \nThis session will cover topics such as what a quality inclusive education looks like\, examples of adapted curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of all students\, and ways to facilitate friendships in the classroom. Parents will also learn about their role as a collaborative partner with their school team. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/inclusive-education-achieving-quality-calgary-workshop/
LOCATION:Inglewood Community Centre\, 1740 24 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20240509T170942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T172239Z
UID:5600-1717095600-1717102800@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Inclusion Edmonton Region Inclusive Education Workshop: Options\, Transitions\, Resources\, Oh my!
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Edmonton Region and Inclusion Alberta present the fourth and final workshop in their series on inclusive education: \nOptions\, Transitions\, Resources\, Oh my!\nWhen: Thursday May 30\, 2024 | 7:00pm-9:00pm \nWhere: NOW ONLINE ONLY \nWorkshop Presenters: Caitlin Wray and Billie Jack \nRegister online here.  \nJoin us in learning approaches and strategies to improve your communication with school teams. Topics covered include: \n\nInsights from 50 years of research supporting inclusive education for students with intellectual disabilities\nThe crucial role of parents on the learning team\nStrategies for smooth transitions\, and\nConsiderations for selecting option courses that further academic and social inclusion\n\nOne presenter will offer the perspective of a parent and the other will speak to the experience of Inclusion Alberta’s advocacy team.  \nRegister online here. 
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/inclusion-edmonton-region-inclusive-education-workshop-options-transitions-resources-oh-my/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240321T190000
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UID:5507-1711047600-1711054800@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive Education: Collaborating with your school team (Edmonton)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Education: Collaborating with your school team\nInclusion Edmonton Region and Inclusion Alberta present the third in a four part series of workshops on inclusive education. Join us in learning approaches and strategies to improve your communication with school teams. Topics covered include: \n\naddressing concerns with the school\nfostering collaboration\nrevisiting your rights and the law\, and\nknowing when and how to escalate issues\n\nWe encourage you to come in person so you can meet other parents who share your values and vision. However\, this session will be a hybrid online and in-person and will run from 7:00-9:00 pm. Based on feedback from session one\, there will be optional extra time for questions from 9:00-9:15 pm. \nWhen: Thursday March 21\, 2024  |  7:00pm – 9:00pm with extra time for questions\nWhere: 11724 Kingsway Avenue\, Edmonton and online\nWorkshop Presenters: Karen Slater\nZoom meeting link will be emailed you if you register to attend online \nREGISTER YOUR SPOT HERE.
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/inclusive-education-collaborating-with-your-school-team-edmonton/
LOCATION:Inclusion Alberta Office\, 11724 Kingsway Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G 0X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20240108T190831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T191022Z
UID:5378-1706209200-1706212800@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Athabasca University Info Session (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Alberta’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiative at Athabasca University is now accepting applications! Learn more about the inclusive\, quality distance education opportunities provided here on Athabasca University’s website. Those interested in attending are invited to join us for a virtual info session to learn more: \nInclusive Post-Secondary Education at Athabasca University Virtual Info Session \nThursday\, January 25\, 2024\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm \nZoom \nThis session will outline: \n1) How Athabasca University contributes to emerging opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. \n2) How interested individuals can apply to study at Athabasca University with support from Inclusive Post-Secondary Education. \nInclusion Alberta has been providing Inclusive Post-Secondary Education opportunities to students with intellectual disabilities across the province for over 35 years. Partnering with 16 different post-secondary institutes\, Inclusion Alberta supports students to have a normative and meaningful higher education as a pathway to a good life. \nFor more information and to register your spot at the info session please contact Mary Frank at maryf@athabascau.ca
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/inclusive-post-secondary-education-at-athabasca-university-info-session-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20231106T220514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T175149Z
UID:5307-1700766000-1700773200@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Making the Most of IEP/IPP Meetings (Edmonton)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Edmonton Region and Inclusion Alberta present the second in a 4-part series of workshops on inclusive education: \nMaking the Most of IEP/IPP Meetings\nThis session will discuss how to use IEP/IPPs to your advantage to support your strong inclusive vision for your child’s education. Topics covered including how to use the IEP/IPP as a tool\, what to consider in your creating goals and how to make the most of the time you have in meetings. \nWe encourage you to come in person so you can meet other parents who share your values and vision.However\, this session will be a hybrid online and in-person and will run from 7:00-9:00 pm. Based on feedback from session one\, there will be extra time for questions from 9:00-9:30 pm \nWhen: November 23\, 2023 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Extra time for questions from 9:00-9:30 pm \nWhere: 11724 Kingsway Avenue\, Edmonton\, AB or Online. Zoom link will be sent after you register. \nREGISTER HERE  Or contact Aqeela at (780) 721-1425
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/making-the-most-of-iep-ipp-meetings-edmonton/
LOCATION:Inclusion Alberta Office\, 11724 Kingsway Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G 0X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20230921T191513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T202209Z
UID:5234-1696532400-1696539600@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Prep: Know Your Rights (Edmonton)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Edmonton Region and Inclusion Alberta present the first in a 4 part series of workshops on inclusive education: \nPowerful Prep: Know Your Rights\nJoin us in learning effective strategies to advocate for your child to receive a quality inclusive education. This workshop will focus on parents rights and resources\, being clear with a vision\, and meeting prep skills. We encourage you to come in person so that you can meet other parents on the same journey and learn from the experience in the room. Online will also be available. \nWhen: Thursday\, October 5 2023  |  7:00pm – 9:00pm\nWhere: 11724 Kingsway Avenue\, Edmonton\nWorkshop Presenters: Billie Jack & Aqeela Khalid\nREGISTER HERE. (Zoom meeting link will be emailed you when you register to attend online)
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/powerful-prep-know-your-rights-edmonton/
LOCATION:Inclusion Alberta Office\, 11724 Kingsway Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G 0X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20220602T214203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T214203Z
UID:4202-1655319600-1655325000@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Info Session (Portage College & Lakeland College)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiatives act Lakeland College and Portage College. \nRSVP to Shawna Francis for a link to the Zoom meeting: sfrancis@inclusionalberta.org
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/inclusive-post-secondary-education-info-session-portage-college-lakeland-college/
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20210520T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T194018Z
UID:3491-1623265200-1623270600@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Info Session: Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (Olds College & Red Deer College)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual information session\, June 9\, 2021 from 7pm – 8:30pm! \n\n\n\n\nThis session provides an overview of the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Initiative at Red Deer College and Olds College. \n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jay Haukenfrers jhaukenfrers@oldscollege.ca
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/info-session-inclusive-post-secondary-education-olds-college-red-deer-college/
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20210224T223339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T224443Z
UID:3257-1615305600-1615310100@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Families with Inclusion: Strategies for Associations & Parent Groups
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Education Canada is hosting a webinar\, “Supporting Families with Inclusion: Strategies for Associations & Parent Groups” \nWhen: Tuesday\, March 9th\, 2021 \nTime: 4pm MST – 5:15pm MST \nLink to register
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/supporting-families-with-inclusion-strategies-for-associations-parent-groups/
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210202
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20210127T204648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T165918Z
UID:3176-1612137600-1612223999@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Podcast - Inclusion of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Regular Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Alberta CEO Emeritus Bruce Uditsky will be featured in an online event February 1st\, 2021. \nCreative Confident Happy Kids\, and online event with host Lois Brothers \nMonday\, Feb 1st (Day 3) \nhttps://creativeconfidenthappykids.com/bu \n  \nInclusion of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Regular Classrooms \nWith Bruce Uditsky \nEvery child has a right to an education\, but how do we know what inclusive education looks like? Over 40 years of research demonstrates that all children benefit from learning together in the general education classroom. In this episode\, Bruce Uditsky\, CEO Emeritus of Inclusion Alberta will discuss inclusive education of students with developmental disabilities\, classroom segregation and other topics that may be of interest to parents considering an inclusive education for their child. \n*Please note that this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Inclusion Alberta. \nBruce Uditsky\, M.Ed.\, is the CEO Emeritus of Inclusion Alberta and its former CEO for over 25 years. He is internationally recognized for his leadership and advocacy in social justice and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Bruce is the founder of Inclusive Post-Secondary Education and co-founder of the Rotary Employment Partnerships\, both of which have been formally recognized as world-leading innovations. He is the parent of two adult sons\, one of whom has intellectual disabilities. \nTo view the video Feb 1st\, please visit https://creativeconfidenthappykids.com/bu
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/podcast-inclusion-of-children-with-intellectual-disabilities-in-regular-classrooms/
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20201106T175416Z
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SUMMARY:Sustaining a Vision of Inclusive Education during COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:The Inclusive Education Consultants at Inclusion Alberta present the next workshop in the Inclusive Education Learning Series: Sustaining a Vision of Inclusive Education during COVID-19. \nAbout: Inclusive Education requires a dedicated vision and an ongoing effort to stay true to inclusion’s values and principles. The current health climate has impacted the delivery of education and the supports that schools are providing. How do we stay true to this vision with so many challenges? In this session\, the inclusive education consultants will share some promising strategies and share a few success stories from the last few months. Participants will also be given an opportunity to share ideas and reflections in a breakout session. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SESSION \nTopic: Sustaining a Vision for Inclusive Education during Covid-19 \nTime: Nov 24\, 2020 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Mountain Time (MST) \nRegister in advance for this meeting (click here) \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/sustaining-a-vision-of-inclusive-education-during-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T025550
CREATED:20200422T220336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T220336Z
UID:2015-1588100400-1588104000@inclusionalberta.org
SUMMARY:Teaching at Home with Inclusion Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Now that families are teaching their children with developmental disabilities at home\, we’d like to know how it’s going and how we might be able to help. If your child was receiving an inclusive education then we’d like to invite you to join our Inclusive Education Consultants and other families for two online Zoom meetings. \nThe first meeting is to hear from you\, as to what’s working at home and what the challenges are. You’ll also have a chance to hear from other families about their experiences teaching at home. We’re interested in knowing as well how your school and teachers have been supporting you and your child. \nFor the second online meeting\, our Inclusive Education Consultants will offer advice and resources based on what everyone shared during the first meeting. \nThe first Zoom Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 28\, 2020 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. \nTo register for this free event please use this link: Teaching at Home with Inclusion Alberta. \nOn the registration page you will see three questions we’d like you to complete to help us in organizing this networking opportunity. \n\nWhat’s working?\nWhat’s your biggest challenge?\nWhat would be most helpful?\n\nAfter registering you will receive the link to the meeting itself. Space is limited. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact Kaylee Farrell\, Inclusion Alberta Inclusive Education Consultant\, at the email provided on the sidebar.
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/teaching-at-home-with-inclusion-alberta/
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaylee Farrell":MAILTO:kfarrell@inclusionalberta.org
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