Leading Inclusion Symposium
Designing Classrooms Where Every Student Can Learn
1-Day ACAMIS Flagship Symposium in Nanjing
Nanjing International School
January 30, 2027
Date
Saturday
January 30, 2027
Time
8:30 AM – 4:00PM
including lunch and tea breaks
Certificate Program
6 Hours of Professional Development will be Awarded
Early Bird Price*
ACAMIS Members: USD 160
Non-members: USD 200
*Available until December 31, 2026.
How can embracing neurodiversity shape more inclusive, innovative, and future ready schools?
This comprehensive one day event will explore the evolving understanding of neurodiversity and its critical role in creating inclusive, future-ready school communities. Through keynotes, dynamic workshops, and interactive case studies, participants will gain tools and strategies to effectively support neurodivergent students, fostering environments where all learners can thrive.
Participants will engage in discussions and hands-on activities designed to shift perspectives on neurodivergence from silence and stigma to visibility, advocacy, and celebration. The program will cover practical strategies for inclusion, including effective communication with families, creating sensory-friendly classrooms, and designing strengths-based pathways for student support.
Who Should Attend
The Leading Inclusion Symposium is designed for the entire international school ecosystem. We welcome individuals and school teams who are passionate about driving systemic change, fostering belonging, and advancing inclusive practices.
Our target audience includes:
School Leaders & Administrators: Heads of School, Principals, and Directors looking to shape inclusive school culture, policy, and strategic vision.
Educators & Specialists: K-12 classroom teachers, Learning Support/SEN specialists, EAL educators, and counselors seeking practical strategies for neurodiversity and differentiated learning.
Student Leaders: Passionate student advocates eager to contribute their voices, experiences, and perspectives to the conversation on student agency and wellbeing.
Thought Leaders & Community Partners: Educational consultants and community coordinators dedicated to building collaborative, equitable learning environments.
💡 Bring a Team: Because inclusion is a community-wide effort, we highly encourage schools to attend as a collaborative cohort (leaders, educators, and students together) to maximize the momentum and impact upon your return.
By the end of the event participants will have a deeper understanding of neurodiversity affirming practices and be equipped with practical tools to implement them in their schools. Improving educational outcomes for neurodivergent students and fostering a culture of inclusion.
Participants will be able to:
Use respectful, empowering language when discussing disabilities and learning differences with students, colleagues, and families
Create more inclusive classroom environments that accommodate diverse learning and sensory needs
Apply strengths-based approaches that focus on what students can do rather than their deficits or challenges
Develop personal action plans with concrete steps to implement neurodiversity-affirming practices in their teaching
Outcomes
Pricing
ACAMIS Members
USD 200
USD 160 pp*
Non-members
USD 240
USD 200 pp*
*Early Bird Discount ends on December 31, 2026.
Learn with Peers at
Nanjing International School
8 Xueheng Rd, Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210046 China
Sandra Chow
Director of Learning
Nanjing International School
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Pricing
ACAMIS Members
USD 200
USD 160 pp*
Non-members
USD 240
USD 200 pp*
*Early Bird Discount ends on December 31, 2026.