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Creating a Culture of Inclusion for All at the Inclusion by Design Summit
Get ready to embark on a journey towards a more inclusive future in education!
Join us on April 12, 2024, for the annual Inclusion by Design Summit hosted by the Universal Design Center (UDC) at MC. This event is not just another virtual conference – it’s a communal learning, sharing, and growing space!
What to Expect?
- Engage in Interactive Workshops: Delve into various interactive workshops that will enrich your understanding and skills in inclusive design practices.
- Participate in Speed Sessions: Enjoy rapid, insightful sessions that will keep you on your toes and enhance your knowledge in designing inclusive digital and physical environments.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with like-minded professionals passionate about fostering inclusivity in all aspects of life and work.
- Discover Insights from a Guest Speaker: Engage in a compelling discussion where our esteemed guest will share their extensive knowledge and firsthand experiences leading the way for inclusive design.
Our Mission
We aim to embrace and champion inclusive design practices, providing you with the tools and knowledge to integrate these essential practices into your environments. This summit will explore a range of topics, enabling us all to learn valuable lessons in the pursuit of Navigating the Future of Inclusive Education.
Join Us in Shaping the Future
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in this bi-annual event dedicated to navigating and shaping the future of inclusive education. Together, we can make a significant impact, ensuring that inclusivity is at the forefront of instruction, design, and technology.
Spring 2024 Summit Registration
Be part of the change. Be part of the future. Be part of the Inclusion by Design Summit. The Inclusion by Design Summit is a free virtual Zoom conference offered to professionals who share in our passion for designing for the future.
Register for Inclusion by Design Summit
Non-MC employees, please register for the summit or scan the QR code. Registration links below are only for MC Employees.
Embrace Inclusive Design. Empower Change.
All Attendees: A list of all session Zoom information will be sent to all participants the week before the conference. Please do not share Zoom information directly, but do share how to register for the conference so that we may track registrants.
MC Employees: Workday registration links will be provided to Montgomery College employees before the conference to get professional development credit for sessions.
Accommodations
To request reasonable accommodation(s), please contact Paul Miller by email at paul.miller@montgomerycollege.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance of the event.
Questions
If you have any questions, please reach out to Paul Miller, Co-Chair MC’s Universal Design Center.
Schedule of Events
Inclusive Curriculum Design: Reflecting All Voices
Presenter: Dr. Brandon Wallace
In today’s diverse educational landscape, creating a curriculum that reflects the voices, cultures, and experiences of all students is not just important—it’s essential. “Inclusive Curriculum Design: Reflecting All Voices” is a workshop designed for educators, curriculum developers, and instructional designers aiming to foster a more inclusive, engaging, and representative learning environment. This session will provide participants with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to design or enhance curricula that not only resonate with a diverse student body but also empower them to become active co-creators of their learning journey.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Principles and Practices in Action
Presenter: Adam Reed
A hands-on exploration of UDL’s three main principles: creating varied opportunities for representation, engagement, and action/expression. This session has a specific focus on practical ways to implement UDL principles in lesson planning, assessments, and classroom interactions to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms
Presenter(s): Dr. Alla Webb & Professor Ray Gonzales
In this workshop, attendees will learn why it is important to create learning environments that recognize and respect the cultural backgrounds of all students. They will also learn strategies to develop cultural competence, engage with students’ cultural contexts, and use cultural diversity as a resource for learning.
Leveraging EdTech for Inclusive Education
Presenter: Gloria Barron
As educators, we are responsible for offering equitable learning opportunities for all students regardless of their background, ability, or learning differences. In this workshop, we will explore inclusivity in education settings and the intersection of technology to reach everyone.
Keynote: Including All Voices: Dismantling Linguistic Bias in Higher Education
Presenter: Megan Calvert
Although language experts widely agree that all languages are equal, language discrimination is still sometimes viewed as “the last acceptable prejudice” (R.L.G., 2015). Hidden biases can create barriers for multilingual speakers, English language learners, speakers of non-standard dialects, and anyone who communicates in ways that are considered outside the norm. In this workshop, we will explore ways that linguistic bias can manifest in higher education classrooms, how bias can limit academic participation, and practical strategies instructors can use to make their teaching more inclusive for all voices.
- Disability Support Services @MC (Shalawn Childs)
- OERs: Leading with Accessibility (Dr. Shinta Hernandez) | View Workshop Presentation
- Legal Updates/Compliance Updates (Kristen Roe) | View Flyer
- Creating Alternate Access Plans (EEAAP Form) (Nell Fellman) | View Workshop Presentation
- Proposed Updates to the UDL Guidelines (Dr. Paul Miller)
- Accessible PDF Overview (Seyi Odumosu)
Empowering Students through Inclusive Pedagogies
Presenter: Dr. Angela Lanier
What are your students’ strengths and interests? What experiences do they bring to the classroom that can enhance the teaching and learning process? In this session, we will explore the answers to these questions and discuss participatory learning practices such as co-creating and self-reflection to promote student engagement and ownership of their learning.
Fostering Emotional Intelligence and Social Inclusion in Higher Education
Presenter: Phil Bonner
Attend this one-hour workshop to explore the important role of emotional intelligence in cultivating inclusive educational environments. Participants will learn about and discuss teaching strategies to promote empathy, self-awareness, and social skills among students. We will explore fostering a supportive atmosphere that is conducive to learning. This workshop aims to empower instructors to create inclusive classrooms where students feel valued and respected by sharing case studies and best practices.