2024 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Jacqueline Specht
I am the director of the Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education. My research interests encompass pedagogical issues related to children's participation in the school system. My research expertise is in inclusive education, with a focus on educators, leaders, and parents and their roles in developing effective schools for all students. I have worked with schools nationally and internationally to support their transition to inclusive education.
Dr. Nicole Neil
I am a Registered Behaviour Analyst in Ontario, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, and Coordinator of the Master of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis. My work is interdisciplinary, integrating applied behaviour analysis with education, mental health, economics, and data science to address complex challenges facing individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. I collaborate with community partners, advocacy groups, and researchers across disciplines to develop practical, inclusive solutions and ensure research findings inform both practice and policy.
