Welcome to the 10th Annual International Conference and Symposium on Inclusion. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Youth Engagement at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of Wuppertal.
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Location: Furcolo Hall
813 N Pleasant St University of Massachusetts, Amherst Amherst MA, 01003 Dates: July 11, 2024 to July 13, 2024 |
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We hope you are all well and having a wonderful summer. Welcome to the site for the 10th Annual International Conference and Symposium on Inclusion. It is hard to believe it has been a decade since this collaborative endeavor began. We are extremely excited about this year's event. This conference interprets inclusion from a broad lens, but focuses on issues addressing individuals with intense needs including students with disabilities, individuals with immigration backgrounds, and individuals involved in social systems (including foster care, juvenile and adult corrections, and residential treatment programs).
This year, we have researchers and scholars presenting a range of research findings, from early research to research that has resulted in an evidence-based practice. We have researchers presenting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research. We also have a mix of research from new scholars and doctoral students as well as research from leaders in the field. All presentations are presented in a panel format, with brief presentations of research from the presenters and a longer discussion with a facilitator. Like in previous years, the goal of this event is to encourage dialogue between and among the attendees. We work diligently to create an environment that is open to new ideas and innovative thinking – and we do our best to foster a space where researchers and scholars can engage in intellectually stimulating discourse with individuals from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
We will be posting the final schedule in the coming days, so please check back. We will also be updating the Special Interest Groups, a central component of this event.
As always, there are no registration fees for the event. All meals and beverages during the event will be complimentary.
This year, we have researchers and scholars presenting a range of research findings, from early research to research that has resulted in an evidence-based practice. We have researchers presenting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research. We also have a mix of research from new scholars and doctoral students as well as research from leaders in the field. All presentations are presented in a panel format, with brief presentations of research from the presenters and a longer discussion with a facilitator. Like in previous years, the goal of this event is to encourage dialogue between and among the attendees. We work diligently to create an environment that is open to new ideas and innovative thinking – and we do our best to foster a space where researchers and scholars can engage in intellectually stimulating discourse with individuals from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
We will be posting the final schedule in the coming days, so please check back. We will also be updating the Special Interest Groups, a central component of this event.
As always, there are no registration fees for the event. All meals and beverages during the event will be complimentary.
Thank you for your interest and continued support of this annual event.
- Friedrich Linderkamp (University of Wuppertal),
- Michael Krezmien (University of Massachusetts),
- Gino Casale (University of Wuppertal),
- Jasmin Decristan (University of Wuppertal),
- Nicola Ferdinand (University of Wuppertal),
- Michael Grosche (University of Wuppertal),
- Christian Huber (University of Wuppertal)
Schedule
THURSDAY:
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Welcome and Overview of Special Interest Groups (2:30-3:00pm)
Room 101
Special Interest Group Breakout Sessions (3:00-4:30pm)
Share Out (4:30-5:00pm)
FRIDAY:
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Coffee and Breakfast Snacks (8:30-8:45am)
Introductions and Welcome (8:45-9:00am)
Keynote (9:00-9:15)
David Scanlon, Boston College
Room 101
Breakout Session 1 (9:15-11:00)
Trauma and Emotional Regulation Sessions
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Building Inclusive Settings Sessions
Room 110 |
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A Drop in an Overflowing Bucket: Trauma Training for Preschool Educators: A Phenomenological Case Study
Rachel Bond, UMass Amherst |
In Their Own Voice: What U.S. High School Students Need for Inclusion
David Scanlon, Boston College Josephine Cuda, Curry College |
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The Relationship Between Classroom Climate and Emotional Regulation of Secondary Students in Inclusive Classes in Germany
Tobias Becker, Eva Lembke, Esheref Haxhiu, Gino Casale, and Friedrich Linderkamp, University of Wuppertal |
Findings from a Teacher Survey of Inclusion
Candace Mulcahy, Binghamton University |
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The Impact of Refugee and Migration Backgrounds on Radicalization Intentions Among School Students in Germany: A Comparative Analysis
Esheref Haxhiu, Eva Lembke, Tobias Becker, Gino Casale, Friedrich Linderkamp. University of Wuppertal |
Inclusive School Improvement with Design-based Research: Development of a Supporting Framework by Incorporating Current Practice
Nina Kelm, Conny Melzer. University of Leipzig |
Coffee and Snacks (11:00-11:15am)
Breakout Session 2 (11:15-1:00pm)
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Teacher Perspectives and Training Sessions
Room 101 |
Inclusion in Non-Traditional Settings
Room 110 |
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A Look into General School Teachers and Special Education Teachers Perception of the Causes of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Janina Dickert. University of Wuppertal |
Addressing Disability in Adult Corrections: A Proposed Model via Policy Analysis
Michael Krezmien, Ryan Wells. University of Massachusetts Amherst. |
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The Advancement of Teacher Candidates' Beliefs and Perspectives on Inclusion through Group Dialogues
Haerin Park, University of Saint Joseph Evaluation of a Teacher Training Program on Trauma-Sensitive Assessment and Support for Refugee Students in German Schools: Initial Findings
Eva Lembke, Tobias Becker, Esheref Haxhiu, Gino Casale, Friedrich Linderkamp. University of Wuppertal |
A Systematic Review of Writing Curriculum & Instruction in Juvenile Carceral Settings
Alexandra Wolf, UMass Amherst Disability and Higher Education
Ryan Wells, University of Massachusetts Amherst. |
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Leadership Challenges for Special Educators Working with Paraprofessionals
Mike Gentile, University of Massachusetts Amherst. |
Then & Now: The Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education Initiative
Lyndsey Nunes, Westfield State University Maria Paiewonsky, University of Massachusetts Amherst Mary Price, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education |
Lunch (1:00-2:00pm)
Breakout Session 3 (2:00-3:45pm)
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Behavior Sessions
Room 101 |
International Perspectives Sessions
Room 110 |
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Examining Restorative Discipline Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Students with Disabilities
Celine Mudahakana, University of Massachusetts Amherst |
Development of a Curriculum-Based Measurement for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in 5th grade of German schools
Andrea Anderson, University of Flensburg |
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Understanding the Impact of Discipline on Marginalized Learners from a Socio-cultural Perspective
Megan D. Grant, CERTE |
Empirical Description of Students in the Context of Learning Impairment
Henriette Hempel, Conny Melzer. University of Leipzig |
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Context-sensitive Assessment for Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties: Conceptualization and Validation of the Kids in Contexts Scale (KICS)
Mia Schrange, University of Wuppertal |
Expert Power: Case Study and Analysis of Equity Within Family-Professional Partnerships in Taiwan's Special Education
Tameah Chandler, University of Massachusetts Amherst |
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Construction of Cultural Identity: An Ethnography of Tibetan Childhood and Early School Experiences in Rebgong (Tongren), Western China
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Coffee and Snacks (3:45-4:00pm)
Special Interest Group (SIG) Breakout Session (4:00-5:00pm)
SIG Share Out (5:00-5:30pm)
Dinner (6:30pm)
SATURDAY:
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Planning Meeting (10:00-11:30am)
Barbecue and Conversation at Michael's House (1:00pm)