AHEAD is a centre for inclusive practice in education. We know how diverse and complex classrooms have become in terms of culture and ability and that FET educators have to pay attention to how inclusive their opportunities are for learners with disabilities and other disadvantages.

This workshop will provide a theoretical background to Universal Design for Learning which is a framework to manage diversity and to include all learners. It will explore a range of issues for consideration when supporting learners with disabilities and it will identify practical tools and strategies that benefit not only learners with a disability, but all learners.

The following will be covered on the day: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

Building capacity to include a diverse learner body including those with a disability

How to create an inclusive classroom. This session uses case studies to identify the impact of different disabilities in an educational environment and explores what works to support learners with disabilities in an FET environment. It includes learners with dyslexia, aspergers syndrome, mental health and sensory disabilities

The needs assessment process: a requirement for accessing additional funding for PLC learners with disabilities

Making the most of Technology for Learning

Evaluation, next steps in the short and long term

The target audience for this workshop is those with a management role, within their provider, in FET. Also for those tasked with supporting learners with a disability in FET

Facilitators: AHEAD