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Nova Scotia Association of Teachers for Equity in Education

 Disability Justice 

Provincial Conference – Friday October 25, 2024

 

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 Registration Information

Conference Fee (NSTU Members)
$85.00
Substitutes
$45.00
Pre-Service Teachers
$45.00
Retired Members
$45.00
Other Affiliates
$85.00
As per NSTU Operational Procedure 14 E. IV.: receipts of payment and attendance will not be distributed until the conference has concluded.

 Location

J.L. Ilsley High School

138 Sylvia Avenue | Halifax, NS

 Conference Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Registration (coffee/tea)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Keynote
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Session A
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session B
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch (provided for those who attend AGM)
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Session C

 Agenda

Friday October 25, 2024 

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Keynote
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32

Kim Grove
Jasmin Stoffer
 A • Disabled teachers support circle
Share experiences and make connections with other disabled/neurodivergent teachers, in a community space moderated by Kim Grove and Jasmin Stoffer. All diagnosed/self-diagnosed members are welcome.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
 A • Disability Community Organizations and Resources Pavillion
Explore community organizations that support disabled people both youth and adults. Organizations include NSCC Achieve, Easter Seals, Autism NS, Inclusion NS, and Prescott Group.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
 A • Teaching about Disability with the Disabled Educators Curriculum Collective (D.E.C.C.)
Explore how to incorporate Disability. education across grade levels and subject areas. D.E.C.C. creates curriculum resources about Disability history, identity, and accessibility. This workshop will be presented via zoom from educators based across North America.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
 A • Know Your Rights - Disability in the Workplace and union services
NSTU staff discuss the rights of Disabled Educators in Nova Scotia, and the services offered through the union and our insurance providers.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
 A • Disability Rights in Nova Scotia: An Overview
Learn about the state of Disability Rights in NS: where we've been, where we are now, and where we need to go next. Better support your students and advocate for a more accessible school.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32

Dr. Katie Albrecht

 A • Enlivening the Inclusive Education Policy: Lessons from Nova Scotia's Accessibility audit
Dr. Katie Albrecht reviews her findings from the NS accessibility audit, how it relates to the Inclusive Education Policy, and how teachers can advocate for and create more accessible schools and classrooms.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32

Kim Grove
Jasmin Stoffer
 B • Disabled teachers support circle
Share experiences and make connections with other disabled/neurodivergent teachers, in a community space moderated by Kim Grove and Jasmin Stoffer. All diagnosed/self-diagnosed members are welcome.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
 B • Disability Community Organizations and Resources Pavillion
Explore community organizations that support disabled people both youth and adults. Organizations include NSCC Achieve, Easter Seals, Autism NS, Inclusion NS, and Prescott Group.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
 B • Teaching about Disability with the Disabled Educators Curriculum Collective (D.E.C.C.)
Explore how to incorporate Disability. education across grade levels and subject areas. D.E.C.C. creates curriculum resources about Disability history, identity, and accessibility. This workshop will be presented via zoom from educators based across North America.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
 B • Know Your Rights - Disability in the Workplace and union services
NSTU staff discuss the rights of Disabled Educators in Nova Scotia, and the services offered through the union and our insurance providers.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
 B • Disability Rights in Nova Scotia: An Overview
Learn about the state of Disability Rights in NS: where we've been, where we are now, and where we need to go next. Better support your students and advocate for a more accessible school.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32

Dr. Katie Albrecht

 B • Enlivening the Inclusive Education Policy: Lessons from Nova Scotia's Accessibility audit
Dr. Katie Albrecht reviews her findings from the NS accessibility audit, how it relates to the Inclusive Education Policy, and how teachers can advocate for and create more accessible schools and classrooms.
12:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Annual General Meeting
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32

Kim Grove
Jasmin Stoffer
 C • Disabled teachers support circle
Share experiences and make connections with other disabled/neurodivergent teachers, in a community space moderated by Kim Grove and Jasmin Stoffer. All diagnosed/self-diagnosed members are welcome.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
 C • Disability Community Organizations and Resources Pavillion
Explore community organizations that support disabled people both youth and adults. Organizations include NSCC Achieve, Easter Seals, Autism NS, Inclusion NS, and Prescott Group.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
 C • Teaching about Disability with the Disabled Educators Curriculum Collective (D.E.C.C.)
Explore how to incorporate Disability. education across grade levels and subject areas. D.E.C.C. creates curriculum resources about Disability history, identity, and accessibility. This workshop will be presented via zoom from educators based across North America.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
 C • Know Your Rights - Disability in the Workplace and union services
NSTU staff discuss the rights of Disabled Educators in Nova Scotia, and the services offered through the union and our insurance providers.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
 C • Disability Rights in Nova Scotia: An Overview
Learn about the state of Disability Rights in NS: where we've been, where we are now, and where we need to go next. Better support your students and advocate for a more accessible school.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32

Dr. Katie Albrecht

 C • Enlivening the Inclusive Education Policy: Lessons from Nova Scotia's Accessibility audit
Dr. Katie Albrecht reviews her findings from the NS accessibility audit, how it relates to the Inclusive Education Policy, and how teachers can advocate for and create more accessible schools and classrooms.

Register here!


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