2025 EDUCATORS CONFERENCE
Theme: Inclusive Education
RETHINKING SEN PROGRAMMES
INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS ADDRESSING EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS
PERSONALIZED BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS
Port Vila International School VANUATU
FRIDAY SATURDAY AUG 29 through AUG 30
WHO IS AISSP?
ls in the South Pacific (AISSP) is g intentional programs supporting egic thinking, and wellbeing in schools across the region through conferences and events facilitated by experts, advisors, trainers, and teacher leaders.
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LITERACY INCLUSION THEROUGH THE EAL LENS
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Mindfulness and brain breaks give kids a chance to pause, reset, and refocus. A deep breath, a stretch, or a quick movement break can help them feel calm and ready to learn. These simple moments boost focus, ease stress, and make the classroom a happier place for everyone. 1 2 4
How do you cater for your most able students? An extension of curriculum at every possible opportunity: depth instead of breadth. Using tasks that require higher order thinking skills once new knowledge has been acquired as a simple way to challenge pupils. How do we ensure that our EAL students gain the language skills they need to feel part of the literacy learning journey?
BRAIN BREAKS & BIG SMILES: MINDFULNESS FOR HAPPY LEARNERS
LIGHTING THE FIRE: IDENTIFYING & EXTENDING GIFTED/TALENTED LEARNERS
Understand the diverse characteristics of Gifted and Talented (G&T) students. Explore practical tools for identification within a South Pacific context. Learn evidence-informed strategies for differentiation and extension. Gain confidence using AI to support planning for G&T students. Build a bank of actionable ideas to trial in their classrooms.
FROM PLANNING TO PRACTICE: INTENTIONAL CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
This two-part workshop supports intentional curriculum design for exceptional learners in early childhood settings. In Part 1, participants will visit learning environments to collect observational data; in Part 2, we will use this data to collaboratively plan responsive, inclusive learning experiences.
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THE POWER OF PARTNERING WITH PARENTS
Imagine partnering with parents to improve student well-being and learning. Imagine helping to address the exceptional needs of learners by engaging regularly with parents. Imagine creating an engaging, supportive learning environment, not only for students, but for their parents too. In this session, we will share examples of ways we engage with parents including reporting, special events, meetings and homework. This session will give you a suite of ideas for using the power of parents to build students' confidence, love of learning and academic achievement.
THE MIND MAZE: CRAFTING LEARNER-BASED TOOLS FOR DIVERSE NEEDS LEARNERS (FRIDAY SESSION ONLY)
Metaphorically, “mind maze” is a description of the intricate nature and creative capacity of the human mind proposing that it can be a tough and complicated space to maneuver. Educators must always recognize the complexities of the human brain to really utilize appropriate practical steps and tools to motivate diverse needs learners for growth in their learning and equipping them with the necessary skills to manage their daily learning challenges.
READING BETWEEN THE LINES - CREATING A CLASSROOM WHERE EVERY STUDENT THRIVES.
Practical and based on evidence-based science of reading, this seminar will equip teachers to recognise students with reading differences, develop instructional practices and gain deeper understanding about the science of learning.
MATHEMATICS FOR ALL: ADDRESSING EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS THROUGH INNOVATION AND INCLUSION
This session explores practical, inclusive strategies for supporting students with exceptional learning needs in the mathematics classroom. Participants will engage with innovative tools, differentiated instructional methods, and assessment practices designed to remove barriers and ensure access for all learners. Grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & equity, the workshop will highlight how inclusive math teaching not only benefits students with disabilities and learning differences, but enhances outcomes for the entire classroom community.
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EQUITY
IN EDUCATION: EMBRACING DISABILITY AND NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM
Equity is more important than only establishing equality. As equality does not fully ensure empowerment to the special needs of students. These could vary given the diverse needs of learning of students in classrooms. Thus I will have participants take part in group presentation with varied activities. The activities could be broken down in specific topics.
LITERACY WITHOUT LIMITS: HOLISTIC INCLUSION IN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
This session provides educators with practical tools to create inclusive, engaging, and equitable literacy experiences. By focusing on the whole learner, participants will examine how to adapt texts, scaffold instruction, and assess meaningfully, ensuring every student has access to language, literature, and self-expression. The workshop emphasizes identity, voice, and support for diverse needs in reading and writing.
MATHS FOR ALL: CREATIVE STRATEGIES TO REACH EVERY LEARNER“PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MEETING DIVERSE NEEDS IN MATHS”
In mathematics, we value elegant, efficient solutions to complex problems. Teaching numeracy in a diverse classroom is certainly a complex problem: how do we support all learners, from high achievers, language learners, students with additional needs, within whole-class lessons? Research increasingly supports whole-class teaching models as the most inclusive approach to numeracy instruction. While traditional grouping and streaming practices aim to support learners at different levels, they can often reinforce divides and unintentionally limit access to rich mathematical experiences. Yet, managing a class with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds can feel like an overwhelming juggling act. This workshop will examine how whole-class numeracy can promote inclusion and will explore practical strategies that can help teachers meet curriculum outcomes while keeping maths joyful, accessible, and challenging for all learners. 11 9 10
FRIDAY AUG 29
Location: TBD
8:00am-8:30am
CONFERENCE WELCOME!
WHOLE GROUP SESSION
Room: TBD
BREAKOUT WORKSHOP #1
Room: Based on individual’s selection
BREAKOUT WORKSHOP #2
Room: Based on individual’s selection
3:30pm-5:15pm 8:30am-10:00am
BREAKOUT WORKSHOP #3
Room: Based on individual’s selection
Room:TBD 10:30am-12:15pm 10:00am-10:30am COFFEE & TEA Room: TBD 12:30pm-1:30pm LUNCH Room: TBD 1:30pm-3:15pm 6:00pm-8:00pm RECREATIONAL
SATURDAY AUG 30
8:00am-8:30am
MINGLING & ARRIVAL
WHOLE GROUP SESSION Room: TBD
BREAKOUT WORKSHOP #4
Room: Based on individual’s selection
BREAKOUT WORKSHOP #5
Room: Based on individual’s selection
3:30pm-5:15pm 8:30am-10:00am
BREAKOUT WORKSHOP #6
Room:TBD 10:30am-12:15pm 10:00am-10:30am COFFEE & TEA Room: TBD 12:30pm-1:30pm LUNCH Room: TBD 1:30pm-3:15pm 5:30pm
Room: Based on individual’s selection CLOSING
SUNDAY AUG 31
DEPARTURE DAY
