2025 Celebrating the Challenges

Researchers are suggesting that not all children diagnosed with inattentive ADHD (formerly ADD) actually have ADHD. Many actually have Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS). The problem is that students with CDS have a different set of needs from students with ADHD-I.

Learn the differences between ADHD-I and CDS and how to support our misdiagnosed CDS students

Indigenous ways of knowing are rooted in interconnectedness, reciprocity, and community care.
As a Métis educator inclusivity was part of my upbringing and my sister who is talented, caring and hilarious also happens to have Down Syndrome. As I have connected to my roots, my identity as a strong women is connected to her. A beginning rooted by my ancestors knowledge and spirit of family inclusivity. This session invites participants to explore how Métis and FirstNations traditional knowledge can empower us to create supportive environments for colleagues and students living with disabilities. By centering Indigenous teachings and practices, I aim to reframe accessibility and inclusion through a lens of cultural strength and resilience.

Students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities can face challenges in the inclusive classroom that require strategies and supports to be successful in their learning and development. This professional development session aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. The session will cover the DSM criteria that psychologists use to diagnose learning disabilities, universal teaching strategies applicable to all students, targeted strategies tailored to students, and individualized strategies to meet the unique needs of each student.

We look forward to our members joining us at the Annual General Meeting. 

Are you a teacher looking to maximize the impact of the Educational Assistant (EA) in your classroom? This interactive workshop will explore effective strategies for collaborating with your EA to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Join us for a dynamic workshop to build a foundation of resilience in your classroom and empower your students to succeed both academically and emotionally. Through interactive games and activities you will gain practical tools and techniques to support students’ social-emotional and self-regulation skills.