NDCO Program: Inclusive Learning Conference

NDCO Program

Inclusive Learning Conference

The NDCO Program’s Inclusive Learning Conference will focus on understanding how specific disorders impact on learning and how to support inclusive education for people 14 years and over.

Conference Address

Mark Tainish, Director Disability and Inclusion
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Inclusion and Schooling. National and State Education context.

Keynote Speaker

Associate Professor Pamela Snow, Monash University
School of Psychology and Psychiatry and the School of Rural Health
Improving the chances of at-risk adolescents receiving the additional support they need to overcome early obstacles in their lives.

Conference Streams

Recognition, Diagnosis and Support
This stream will focus on understanding specific disorders that impact on learning and the process for assessment and modifications that support inclusive education for people aged 14 years and over.

Teaching and Learning Practice
This stream will explore the practical application related to the education of students with learning barriers aged 14 years and over including assistive technology, alternative assessment examples and strategies to modify curriculum.

Target Audience

Suitable for professionals with experience and/or an interest in learning and education for people aged 14 years and over.

Date

Thursday 26th June 2014

Time

9.00am to 3.30pm

(Registration from 8.30am)

Lunch and Refreshments are provided.

Venue

Monash University, Peninsula campus (Frankston)

For further information please contact Valerie Cooper, National Disability Coordination Officer Program, P: (03) 9784 0400 E: valerie.cooper@skillsplus.com.au or visit our website www.ndcovictoria.net.au