MEI MTS PD Day - Disability is Not a Dirty Word: Amplifying Disabled Voices in Education
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Conference Title: Disability is Not a Dirty Word: Amplifying Disabled Voices in Education
Location: Virtual OR In-person based on session
In-Person Sessions: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate, 188 St. Mary's Road, Winnipeg, MB
Date: October 25, 2024
- Program -
09:00 am - 09:30 am - Session A
09:30 am - 09:40 am - Break
09:40 am - 10:50 am - Session B: Keynote
10:50 am - 11:00 am - Break
11:00 am - 11:45 am - Session C: Collab Time
11:45 am - 01:00 pm - Lunch
01:00 pm - 01:45 pm - Session D: Collab Time
01:45 pm - 02:00 pm - Break
02:00 pm - 02:45 pm - Session E: Keynote continued
02:45 pm - 02:50 pm - Break
02:50 pm - 03:30 pm - Session F: Lived Experience Speaker
Manitoba Educators for Inclusion's mission is to promote educational practices which embrace and celebrate every child's unique experience, abilities and potential. We will accomplish this through providing educators with tools, resources, and educational strategies. Our ambition is to further enhance and create spaces where every child feels they belong.
Did this year’s title catch your attention? Each year we do a deep dive into a specific inclusion topic, and this year is disabilities. We encourage you join us to hear more with our guest speakers Dr. Nancy Hansen and the Momenta team.
We also understand the importance of collaboration, so do know you will have opportunities to collaborate with other professionals and get the chance to connect with some specialists/leaders in the education field directly during our “Cafe Chats”.
We look forward to connecting and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.
- Conference and Membership Fees -
MEI Conference Fee .................................. $40
MEI Conference & Membership Fee ...... $41
MEI Full Membership Fee ........................ $20*
MEI Other Membership Fee .................... $21* - includes Students, EAs, Retirees, Part-Time Educators
* We are not accepting "membership-only" purchases during the registration period for MTS PD Day. If you would like to purchase or renew your membership without attending the conference, please visit us on or after November 1, 2024.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be issued after October 23, 2024, less $5 administration fee.
If you need Conference or Registration Information, please email Jesse Thomaschewski at jthomaschewski@g.prsdmb.ca.
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In-Person Sessions
Session A: Guest Speaker - Nancy Hansen
Words matter. If you say I have special needs...then just say the word disabled. Euphemisms only fuel ableism.
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Session B: Keynote: Building Relationships and Setting Expectations: A Strengths-Based Perspective - Sara Harrison, Momenta
This two-part presentation will provide current research on strengths-based practices to build strong relationships with students and create meaningful expectations to support behaviour. The presentation will include activity, small group work, and time for reflection.
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Session C: Collab Time - Colleague Conversation Guide
This collaboration time will allow folks to meet with others attending the conference. Participants will meet in early, middle, and senior years focus groups to discuss inclusion success strategies and resources they have 1-1, within classrooms, schools, and the community. Responses will be placed on a one-page document and shared with all participants at a later date through MEI's website.
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LUNCH: Nelson Mac's School team has generously offered to make meals for those attending in person who register prior to October 21 so that their team can prepare food accordingly. Booths will be on-site to visit during the lunch break. Ranging from a resource library, authors, and local organizations.
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Session D: Collab Time - Cafe Chats
This is an opportunity for participants to have small group discussions with leaders in the field of inclusion. This time is flexible and can be used to listen to role descriptions or ask questions.
Some of our leaders include specialists in the areas of occupational therapy, speech pathology, behaviour analysis, social work, school psychology, inclusion support work, counseling, policy writing, and literacy support.
Participants attending in person will be able to choose which leader discussions they would like to participate in.
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Session E: Keynote continued
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Session F: Lived Experience Speaker - Inclusion at School, A Reflection - Lexi Chornoby, Momenta
A former student and current Momenta Youth Worker shares milestones along her path, including how programming and support at school have impacted her decision to be a leader and mentor.
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate, 188 St. Mary's Road, Winnipeg, MB
Participant Max: 300
Virtual Sessions
Session A: Guest Speaker - Nancy Hansen
Words matter. If you say I have special needs...then just say the word disabled. Euphemisms only fuel ableism.
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Session B: Keynote: Building Relationships and Setting Expectations: A Strengths-Based Perspective - Sara Harrison, Momenta
This two-part presentation will provide current research on strengths-based practices to build strong relationships with students and create meaningful expectations to support behaviour. The presentation will include activity, small group work, and time for reflection.
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Session C: Collab Time - Colleague Conversation Guide
This collaboration time will allow folks to meet with others attending the conference. Participants will meet in early, middle, and senior years focus groups to discuss inclusion success strategies and resources they have 1-1, within classrooms, schools, and the community. Responses will be placed on a one-page document and shared with all participants at a later date through MEI's website.
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Session D: Collab Time - Cafe Chats
This is an opportunity for participants to have small group discussions with leaders in the field of inclusion. This time is flexible and can be used to listen to role descriptions or ask questions.
Some of our leaders include specialists in the areas of occupational therapy, speech pathology, behaviour analysis, social work, school psychology, inclusion support work, counseling, policy writing, and literacy support.
*Participants attending virtually will be assigned to a large group/specialist.
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Session E: Keynote continued
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Session F: Lived Experience Speaker - Inclusion at School, A Reflection - Lexi Chornoby, Momenta
A former student and current Momenta Youth Worker shares milestones along her path, including how programming and support at school have impacted her decision to be a leader and mentor.
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Participant Max: unlimited