Volume 2, issue 3 – Srping 2023
Published on: April 2023
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Every child is unique. Each child must learn to live with their strengths and challenges. As adults, we each have our own reality to deal with. Despite this, we should all feel comfortable and safe in our environment, have the chance to express ourselves, and feel we matter to others. Aren’t these essential before being ready to learn?
What if we created an environment that would allow everyone to be themselves? Without categorizing differences. Without always trying to meet each need individually. What if it were possible to welcome every difference and every need so that they could live together?
Whether a student or school staff identifies with sexual diversity, a learning disability, intellectual giftedness, a visible minority, a disability, several diversities at once or even no diversity at all, everyone should be able to realize their potential in every educational environment, without barriers and discrimination. This is the idea at the heart of inclusive education. There are many tools to achieve this: universal pedagogical practices, the use of accessible digital resources, the reorganization of specialized services, training and professional development, etc.
With this issue, we would like to offer you some key strategies to better understand the links between accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI). Yes, we are adding the A to the usual trio! Discover practices that foster the inclusion of all diversities and reflect on small, simple actions you can take that can potentially transform the daily lives of others for the better!
A special thanks to Marc Tremblay, our Accessibility Consultant, who accompanied the team at every step of preparing this issue. He is a teacher in digital accessibility at the Cégep de Jonquière and editor-in-chief of aidestechnos.com. As an expert from the ADEI, his advice was invaluable in helping us to take ownership of this important subject.
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.”
– Verna Myers, Vice President, Inclusion Strategy at Netflix
Martine Rioux, Managing Editor
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Audrey Miller, Editor-in-Chief
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APRIL 2023 – VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3
Writers
Geneviève Audet, Marilyn Baillargeon, Carolyn Buteau, Marie-Soleil Carroll, Chris Colley, Alexandra Coutlée, Laurie Couture, EMSB Communication, Justine Gosselin-Gagné, Mélissa Joseph, Andre Kapitan, Tracey-Lee Batsford, Mario Richard, Martine Rioux, Josée Tardif, Marc Tremblay
Editor-in-Chief
Audrey Miller
Managing Editor
Martine Rioux
Editorial Assistant
Karla Mora
Development Director
Stephanie Dionne
Linguistic Revision
Nicole Arsenault, Tracey-Lee Batsford, Alexandra Coutlée
Translation
Tracey-Lee Batsford, Alexandra Coutlée, Martine Rioux
Additional Proofreading
Nicole Arsenault-Bernard, Alexandra Coutlée, Audrey Miller, Karla Mora
Graphic Design
Marie-Michèle Bouchard-Roussin
Kate-Lyn Lapointe (EMBLÈME Communication)
Printing
Numerix
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In This Issue – SPRING 2023
This article highlights the importance of inclusive practices in education, particularly in relation to diversity and equity. It explores the challenges of catering to individual needs and the potential for
Learn how an Accessibility Plan can improve inclusive education in the classroom by identifying and reducing physical and digital barriers. This article discusses the purpose, relevance, usefulness, and essential content
This article explores strategies for promoting inclusion and addressing sexual and gender diversity in the classroom, from understanding key concepts to adopting inclusive practices and codes of conduct. Resources and
Teaching inclusivity and creating educational environments devoid of exclusive or derogatory language is more important than ever before to enable students to feel safe and respected. Inclusive language and writing
Discover how providing students with choices through the use of choice boards can improve their motivation and accountability, while at the same time empowering them as learners, as part of
This article explores the challenges faced by immigrant students and the importance of school-family collaboration for their educational success. It presents stories of practice from school actors to document their
Discover how technology can be harnessed to inspire and engage students, with accessibility features such as voice-to-text and screen reading, and creative tools like coding and video production. Through the
Discover how the English Montreal School Board promotes diversity and inclusion through their programming, creating a welcoming learning environment for students of all backgrounds and identities.
Read about Classcraft’s new diversity, equity, and inclusion competency framework for students. The grade-specific framework includes observable indicators to develop DEI skills and create a more inclusive school community.
<divDiscover how engaging in effective professional development can positively impact students’ academic success, especially those with special needs. Learn about the five principles of effectiveness for maximizing professional development’s positive
Discover how digital tools can enhance the drama learning experience beyond the classroom, creating collaborative environments and enabling personalized creative expression through portfolio building, AI, and scenography.
Discover how digital technology can support teaching history by providing access to historical places and objects, creating a visual dictionary, using student-made videos and audio, and creating interactive timelines.
<divDiscover how technology can empower students with special needs by providing them with autonomy, creativity, and success beyond grades. Three inspiring real-life examples show the benefits of personalized tools in
In each issue of the magazine, we present a selection of websites and apps to discover! See our Spring selection.
This article highlights the importance of true inclusion in schools and offers four components to help achieve it: empowering practices, information and communication technology, individualized assessments, and coaching for student
Additional References – EngagED Learning magazine, Vol. 2 issue 3 (Spring 2023)
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