BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//360exp//Events//ES METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/Edmonton X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE TIMEZONE-ID:America/Edmonton X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Edmonton BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2d0b9dd9-d52d-4a4b-a30b-4d4439a28f05@360exp.net SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260911T031218 DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261026T220000 SUMMARY:K-12 Leadership Symposium on AI × Classroom Complexity + Neurodiv ergence LOCATION:Platform DESCRIPTION:AI in Complex Classrooms: From Policy to Practice\n \nJoin sc hool and system leaders for a focused symposium on strengthening assessmen t\, inclusion\, and classroom practice in increasingly complex\, technolog y-influenced environments.\nExplore evidence-informed frameworks to evalua te policies and tools\, workshop inclusive strategies grounded in your sch ool context\, connect with researchers and education leaders\, and leave w ith implementable approaches.\nThis event brings together leading research ers and experienced practitioners to move beyond theory into practical\, c lassroom-ready strategies.\nAttend in person or virtually.\n \nYou’ll e xplore how to\n\nAnalyze AI and technology policies to strengthen inclusiv e practice\nDesign assessment approaches that build critical thinking and reflect real student learning\nEvaluate tools that effectively support neu rodivergent learners using data-informed strategies\nTranslate policy into safe\, inclusive\, classroom-ready systems\nApply new tools in ways that expand access and support diverse learners\n\n \nAgenda\nPlease note that these events may change as they are refined.\n10:00 - 10:15  -  Welcom e & Context10:15 - 12:30  -  Neuroaffirming Foundations Workshop: taking steps to fostering a neuroinclusive school environment (Ms. Thomas and M s. Leonard-Fortune)\n12:30 - 1:30    -  Lunch and Networking1:30 - 2:30       -  AI in education: Data- and AI- powered approach to assessmen t and its implications for modern assessment design (Dr. Cui)2:30 - 2:45      -  Break and Networking2:45 - 3:45      -  Evaluating AI & Te chnology Policies Through a Critical Disability Lens: Real Policy Examples \, Barriers\, and Practical Improvements (M. Steven Sheppard)3:45 - 4:00       -  Closing & Key Takeaways\n \nLearn from leading experts shapi ng assessment\, inclusion\, and learning:\n\nDr. Ying Cui (University of A lberta): Specialist in cognitive processing\, pedagogy-related psychometr ics\, learning analytics\, and data-driven learning design\, learning ana lytics\,\nNina Thomas (Universite Laval): Researcher in neurodiversity\, administration and education policy with a focus on systemic approaches. A former educator\, educational consultant and vice-principal\nSteven Shep pard (University of Calgary): Researcher in policy\, inclusion\, and crit ical disability studies\nBryn Leonard-Fortune (Cynder): Researcher and inn ovator in AI-powered personalized learning and inclusive educational techn ology\n\n \nClear Objectives\nBy the end of this symposium\, participants will be able to:\n\nEvaluate AI and technology use through an inclusion a nd safety lens\nStrengthen assessment practices to better support critical thinking and authentic learning\nUse data and analytics to understand and track student mastery\nRecognize how neurodivergent learners interact wit h AI\nApply strategies that support neurodivergent learners in AI-influenc ed environments\nTranslate policy into actionable school- and system-level practices\nMake informed leadership decisions about technology\, assessme nt\, and implementation\n\n \nProfessional Learning Alignment\nThis sympo sium supports school and system priorities including:\n\nInclusive educati on and support for diverse learners\nEvidence-informed assessment and impr oved student outcomes\nSafe and effective use of emerging technologies\nTe acher and system capacity building\nData-informed decision-making\n\nThis symposium is designed to support professional development (PD) goals for s chool and system leaders.\n \nWho Should Attend\nThis symposium is design ed for decision makers around tech and inclusion strategies in Public\, Ch arter\, and Private Schools across Canada.\nPrincipals • Vice-Principals • Superintendents • School Board Members • Directors of Student Ser vices • Directors of Technology • Curriculum Leaders\n \nFormat\nAtte nd in person or join virtually — both options include full access to ses sions\, workshop participation\, and recordings.\n \nIn Person Details\nC ity: Calgary\, AB\nLocation : Platform Calgary at 407 9th Ave SE\, Calgary \, AB T2G 2K7 (Downtown Calgary)\nDate: October 26th\, 2026 (New)Parking: Paid parking available in the building\nHotel Discount: TBD\nFlight Discou nt: TBD\, airport is 20 mins away from downtown core\n \nVirtual Details\ nTime: 10:00am - 4:00pm MST (UTC-7)Date: October 26th\, 2026 (New)\n \nPr icing\nEarly Bird Discount finishes September 7th\, 2026.\n \nDiscounts available for members of: Platform Calgary\, APCS\, ISABC\, AMS\, CAIS\, CASS\, BCSSA\, SASKLEADS. If you belong to one of these groups and you don 't see your discount code\, please reach out to bryn@incluelearning.com o r your membership coordinator.\nDon't see your organization here? Reach ou t at bryn@incluelearning.com and we will reach out to your organization to work out a discount.\n \nPayment Options\nSchools and districts can regi ster and pay via purchase order or credit card. Register via showpass wit h the ticket type (purchase order).\nGroup Registration\nRegister multiple attendees under one invoice or PO.\n\nBoletos: https://www.showpass.com/l eadership-symposium-calgary-2026/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://360exp.net/events/2d0b9dd9-d52d-4a4b-a30b-4d4439a28f 05 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR