researchEd 2026
Closing the Gap: Direct Instruction as Equity in Action
Students with learning difficulties and disabilities often receive the least effective instruction despite facing the greatest academic hurdles. This session examines the extensive evidence supporting Direct Instruction and argues that structured, explicit instructional design is essential for educational equity.
Indspire 2026
Three days of transformative learning, connection, and inspiration
Venue: RBC Convention Centre – 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
The National Gathering is Canada’s largest event dedicated to advancing Indigenous education. This is where educators, Elders, policy-makers, and community leaders come together to share, learn, and collaborate.
You’ll gain:
Practical strategies for improving Indigenous student engagement and success.
Insights from thought leaders in education, policy, and community development.
A robust, like-minded network committed to reconciliation through education.
Valuable take-home resources for you to use in your educational setting.
Council for Exceptional Children 2026
The 2026 Conference calls us to action:
To build learning and working environments where mattering and belonging are lived experiences
To strengthen relationships that intentionally cultivate hope
To amplify student voice, choice, and agency
To lead with courage, compassion, and collaboration
Seventy years reminds us that change is possible. Progress is possible. Hope is possible — especially when we work together.
Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference 2025
Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference (Friday, April 25, 2025)
The Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference will focus on supporting family members of students with dyslexia. Sessions will focus on dyslexia, how to navigate the journey of advocating for children, diagnosis and effective interventions, and supporting students’ self-esteem and mental health. The Navigating Dyslexia: A Family Conference will be a 1-day event on April 25, 2025.
ASET 2025
Save the Date! #ASET2025 Conference Fri April 11, 2025 Thurs April 10 evening networking & vendor showcase. Fri Learning sessions and best practices by educators #NiagaraFalls #Ontario #Inclusion Keynote: Anthony Lue from Pickering to the Paralympics! After a life-changing accident, Anthony Lue inspires as a speaker and accessibility advocate. Aiming for Paris 2024 in hand-cycling, he embodies resilience and perseverance. #AnthonyLue #Paralympics2024 #Inspiration @TheAnthonyLue https://anthonylue.com/
CEC 2024
The theme of the 2024 conference was Well-being, Equity and Success for All; presentations focused on evidence-based practices, instructional strategies, and technology to equitably support the well-being, learning and achievement of all students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. Todd did a fabulous job presenting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Districts and Artificial Intelligence: One Year Later. Congrats to our prize winner Sabrina!
Greater Essex County District School Board-PD
Liran Leidershnaider and Dr. Todd Cunningham presented AI in Education: Perspectives for Teachers and Students to a large group of Secondary Teachers.
Lit Learn 2024
Fantastic day meeting up with our friends from First Nations School Board!
ASET 2024
A great time was had by all!
Dr. Cunningham did a great job presenting to a capacity crowd on “Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: One year later”.
See you next year!
Reading for the Love of It!
Had a great time meeting many educators and especially our friends from the Yukon!
CEC 2023
An excellent weekend! Saw Dr. Ash Molloy win an awesome award and met some fantastic people. See you next year!