CIEC 2025

In this workshop, participants will explore effective strategies for collaboration among educators to boost student engagement and achievement. We’ll focus on evidence-based practices that strengthen relationships within the school community. Attendees will leave with practical insights to create a supportive environment that fosters holistic student success. We are inviting everyone who are deeply committed to making a real difference in students' lives, regardless of their roles!

Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding Collaborative Strategies
2. Implementing Evidence-Based Practices
3. Creating Supportive Environments
4. Empowering Student Impact

In this presentation, we will explore our transition from Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) to Student Success Plans (SSPs) by starting to actively involve students in their goal-setting processes. Inspired by Shelley Moore’s concept of learning plans as seed packets, we aim to help both children—and flowers—bloom. We are moving away from deficit models to empower students in shaping their educational journeys.

Engagement is a fundamental component of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and fostering expert learners is essential to this approach. I will share actionable strategies that schools can implement to develop and enhance strength-based success plans. By emphasizing individual strengths rather than deficits, we can create personalized pathways toward goals, promoting a more inclusive educational system that fosters a genuine sense of belonging for all students. Ultimately, we aim to cultivate expert learners who can guide and drive their own learning journeys.

The workshop will be informative and interactive, looking at various ways educators can plan goals and incorporate student voice in these success plans. "

Learning outcomes
1. Shift in perspective: Participants will understand how to transition from a deficit mindset—focusing on ""fixing"" students to meet ""grade level expectations""—to a growth-oriented approach that emphasizes nurturing individual strengths and potential, fostering an environment where every student can thrive.

2. Creating expert learners: Attendees will understand the importance of cultivating expert learners who take ownership of their learning journeys, encouraging self-directed goal setting and personal accountability.

3. Individualized Support: Participants will develop a commitment to meeting students where they are, recognizing unique starting points and crafting personalized pathways that nudge them 1% closer to their goals each day.
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"""Empowering Growth: Navigating the Appraisal Process for Teacher Development"" will guide participants through the process of using teacher appraisals as a powerful tool for professional growth. The workshop will focus on how to effectively manage appraisal systems to drive innovation, develop teachers and teacher assistants, and implement lasting change in schools. Participants will explore strategies to overcome resistance, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and align appraisal outcomes with broader school goals. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical tools, attendees will learn how to lead the appraisal process with confidence and clarity, ensuring it becomes a meaningful and motivating experience for all staff.

Workshop Style:
This session will be highly interactive, combining group discussions, role-playing, and real-world examples to engage participants. Practical strategies and frameworks will be shared to help attendees apply concepts directly to their school contexts.

Intended Audience:
This workshop is ideal for school leaders, department heads, and anyone involved in the appraisal process, including teachers and teacher assistants who want to understand how to make the most of performance evaluations. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to create a supportive, innovative environment through effective teacher development strategies."    "Develop a clear understanding of how to use the appraisal process to drive teacher development and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Gain practical strategies for managing change and innovation within the appraisal system, ensuring that both teachers and teacher assistants feel supported and motivated.

Learn how to effectively tackle resistance to new appraisal practices by engaging staff and building trust in the process.

Build skills to align appraisal outcomes with broader school goals, ensuring the process contributes to overall school improvement and staff empowerment."

Inclusive education is more than a policy—it’s a practice that requires thoughtful conceptualization and contextualization. For institutions to be genuinely inclusive, they must share a clear, common understanding of how inclusive practices can be implemented effectively within their unique contexts. This workshop is designed for educators, particularly those in leadership roles or responsible for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusion programs.

Drawing from the framework developed through my master’s thesis, this session will provide participants with practical insights and strategies to support inclusive education in their schools. Whether your institution is in the early stages of inclusive policy development or seeking to refine existing practices, the framework offers a flexible tool for planning, improving, and evaluating inclusive practices.

Participate in this collaborative workshop to discover effective strategies and proven practices for building an inclusive and empowering school community.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

1. Understand the foundational principles of inclusive education and their application within various educational contexts.
2. Gain familiarity with a practical framework for planning, implementing, and evaluating inclusive practices in their schools.
3. Develop actionable strategies to create or enhance inclusive policies and foster a culture of inclusion within their institutions.