Chiefs of Ontario

Special Education Sharing Forum

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The Chiefs of Ontario’s Education Sector is pleased to announce the upcoming Special Education Sharing Forum on November 26-27, 2024. The theme of this meeting will be “SHKI KINOMAAGOZI - New Learning, Reimagining Special Education for First Nations Learners.”

Date: November 26-27, 2024

Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel
208 St Mary's River Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V4

Registration: https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/4da5e59a-f764-40ac-8746-e981efcae500

Who should attend: First Nation Teachers, Administrators, Education Directors

Accommodations: COO has secured a block of rooms at Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront at a special rate of $135-175.00 per night plus taxes This offer is valid until November 5, 2024.

To book your accommodations, please use the link below or call the hotel directly at 1-800-268-1133 or 1-705-949-0611 and identify yourself as part of the Chiefs of Ontario Special Education Sharing Forum.

Click here to book your accommodations.

Meeting Materials

  • Agenda

    Download the agenda here. Last updated November 21, 2024

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  • Workshop Descriptions Document

    Download the workshop descriptions document here.

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  • Forum Booklet

    The Special Education Sharing Forum can be downloaded here.

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Meeting Presentations

Day 1

Keynote - Shelley Knott Fife "Shki Kinoomaagozi - New Learning

Presentation - Special Education Survey Results

Presentation - Decolonizing Approaches and Inclusive Practices

Presentation - Anishinaabemowin and Special Education *coming soon*

Presentation - Professional Development, Assessments, Programming Support and Educational Opportunities

Presentation - NIHB and Jordan’s Principle Benefits Access for the Special Education Learner *coming soon*

Day 2

Keynote - Dr. Nicole Bell and Dr. Luigi Iannacci - Holistic Teaching and Reconceptualizing Special Education

Presentation - Working Together to Support Students at Eenchokay Birchstick School: Learning Resource Team and Pikangikum Allied Health Services

Presentation - Teaching, Parenting and Advocating: Being a Voice for Our Gifts *coming soon*

Presentation - Batchewana First Nation Special Education *coming soon*

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