The Inclusive Communities Institute

Audience: Early Childhood Educators | Educational Assistants | Educators | Inclusion Support Workers
Learning Area: Inclusion and Equity | Neurodiversity
Program Block:All Learning Blocks
Organizer: External
Location: Virtual
Date: Open Entry

Overview

The Inclusive Communities Institute provides flexible, online professional development opportunities to support learners in developing inclusive practices and strategies for children and students.

Professional Learning Opportunities

Mental Health and Autistic Persons

This 1-module course delves into the intersection of mental health and autism, providing participants with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and considerations associated with the mental well-being of individuals with autism spectrum condition. This course explores the complex interplay between mental health factors and autism spectrum conditions.

Supporting Opportunities

Supporting Opportunities provides learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to assist individuals with a disability in an enhanced support role to lead active and meaningful lives in community. Learners will feel more confident in their ability to provide support and guidance in a support role to individuals with a disability.

Person-Centered Approach

The 1-hour course will provide a brief overview, tools, and resources that learners can use when supporting individuals with a disability. Learners will feel more confident in their ability to provide support and guidance through an inclusive lens.

Inclusion from the Start

This 1-module course will provide the introductory knowledge and skills to enhance learning environments and support children to thrive in any learning environment. Learners will feel more confident in their ability to provide inclusive support and guidance through the use of valuable tools, strategies, and resources.

Access 4 All

Our 6-module Access 4 All training provides learners with the knowledge and awareness about the diverse needs of children with disabilities and additional support needs. This course will help learners feel more confident in their ability to create and sustain inclusive learning environments.

Planning 4 All

Our 5-module course provides educators with the knowledge to observe and assess various facets of early learning environments and children’s engagement levels, stressing the significance of intentional interactions to foster meaningful relationships. Through reflective practice and critical examination of current methods, participants gain skills to evaluate and enhance engagement quality, while crafting personalized, strength-focused plans for children requiring additional support.

Job Coaching for Success

This 4-module Job Coach training provides learners with the tools, strategies, and resources to deliver valuable employment support to the individuals they work with. The course will give learners the knowledge they need to feel confident in their role as a Job Coach by providing practical on-the-job tools to become an effective Job Coach.