2023 AASE National Conference
The Australian Association of Special Education was delighted to host the 2023 national conference in Adelaide, South Australia. The 2023 theme: Better Together acknowledged the importance of people coming together to respond to the diversity of learners in Australian schools.
The Better Together conference provided participants with an opportunity to ignite their passion while learning from a range of innovative speakers who explored one of today’s most pressing education issues, responding to the diverse abilities of learners.
The key themes for the conference were:
Inclusive Practices | Leading Change | Curriculum Design and Delivery | Student Wellbeing
Conference Program
Conference Proceedings
Keynotes and Invited Speakers
The Evolution of Inclusion Keynote Day 1 Opening – Dr Shelley Moore
Student Diversity and the Australian Curriculum – Sharon Foster
Inclusive Education for Students with Special Educational Needs Across the Asia Pacific – What Researchers from Ten Diverse Jurisdictions Reported – Dr Wendi Beamish
Rethinking Special Education Keynote Day 2 – Dr Shelley Moore
Why Does Inclusion Matter to You? Closing Day 2 – Dr Shelley Moore
Collaborative Session
Conference Powerpoints
Thursday 7th September, 2023
From Integration to Inclusion Moore
Removing Barriers to Education Not Creating Them
Schools and Families Together Workshop A Partnership Approach to Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum
The CALMER Approach with the South Creek School sharing a co-design approach to support students.
The Effectiveness of Online Coaching in Improving Preservice Teachers_ Use of Explicit Instruction Strategies
Using Effective Literacy Practices for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Within a Whole School Framework
A Deep Dive into an Internal Review to Improve Inclusive Education Practice for ALL Students
A Novel Solution for Re-engaging Autistic Students in Education
Applying an Emotional Regulation Approach
Catholic Education South Australia Collaborative Initiative with NDIS Partners in the Community
Friday 8th September, 2023
An Examination of How Different Components of a Teacher Education Program Influence Preservice Teachers Attitudes
Barriers to Inclusion and How to Practically Overcome Them
Curriculum into Practice Maths and Diverse Learners
Partners in Inclusive Practices Collaborative Initiative with NDIS Partners in the Community
Self-Compassion _ Mental Health Wellbeing Among Parents of Children with ASD and Intellectual Disability
The Impact of a Blended Learning Course in ADHD on Teacher Competence Some Preliminary Findings