Too often, “inclusion” is treated as a compliance task rather than a shared commitment. This workshop invites educators to reframe inclusion through collaboration, self-advocacy, and empathy. Led by a neurodivergent educator, participants will engage in reflective exercises, case studies, and advocacy simulations to uncover strategies that strengthen partnerships between general and special educators. The focus is on cultivating school cultures where every learner—and every teacher—feels supported. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to differentiate between compliance-based and collaboration-based inclusion, practice advocacy strategies that promote equity and teacher well-being, design one collaborative structure to improve IEP or co-teaching processes, and reflect on how neurodiversity awareness can shape inclusive leadership. Designed for general and special educators, school leaders, instructional coaches, and teacher preparation faculty, the workshop incorporates simulation, guided reflection, and small-group collaboration. Participants will receive workshop slides, a reflection journal, and a collaborative inclusion framework template.

Authors:
Timothy Grebeck, KIPP DC Public Schools, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Timothy Grebeck is a neurodivergent educator, instructional coach, and author who empowers schools to build inclusive, accessible, and collaborative learning environments that support both students and teachers.

Connect on Linkedin
https://linkedin.com/in/timology915

See this presentation on the full schedule – Saturday Schedule

Bookmark