On October 28, IEC hosted the first in a series of webinars featuring the work and expertise of IEC Associates. This Fall 2020 webinar, entitled “Inclusive Schooling in a Pandemic,” provide expert perspectives on the unique challenges of inclusive education in the COVID-19 era. The follow Associates discusses ideas on safe use of personal protocols, partial attendance, distance learning, and more:

• Dr. Kathryn Underwood, Professor, Faculty of Community Services, School of Early Childhood Studies, Ryerson University
• Dr. Lesley Eblie Trudel, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Winnipeg
• Dr. Gabrielle Young, Assistant Professor, Education, Memorial University

Panelists were joined by Robin Acton, President of Inclusion Canada, who moderate the discussion and Q&A period that followed the presentations.

Presentation Materials can be found for download below:

Inclusive Education in a Pandemic, Dr. Kathryn Underwood

Inclusive Schooling in a Pandemic, Dr. Lesley Eblie Trudel & Supporting Document: Guidance on Supporting Students Who Require Interventions or Supports that Must Be Delivered in Close Proximity

Listening to Students: Recommendations for Online Learning, Dr. Gabrielle Young

Please note: the recorded audio of the webinar will be available on this page shortly.