2026 SPAA - Neurodiversity Affirming Practices in Education
Conference Email
Conference Location
Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Accommodations & Hotel
| Hotel | Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites |
| Address | 15 Spectacle Lake Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X7 |
| Conditions | Please call to reserve |
Catered Lunch
| Cost per registrant | $15.00 |
Dietary Needs
vegetarian/vegan, nut allergies, dairy allergies, gluten-free
Keynote Speaker
| Speaker | Cari Ebert |
| Title & Organization | Speech Language Pathologist, MS, CCC-SLP |
See Keynote session for schedule details.
Conference Dates
October 23, 2026 8:00 AM — October 23, 2026 3:00 PM
Registration
Opens: September 17, 2026 7:00 AM
Closes: October 9, 2026 11:59 PM
Limit: 250 registrants
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| NSTU Members | $125.00 |
| Substitutes | $100.00 |
| Pre-Service Teachers | $100.00 |
| Retirees | $100.00 |
| Affiliate/Other | $100.00 |
Payment Methods: Online
Sessions and Workshops
Professional Association Executive and Volunteer Conference Day Tasks
October 23, 2026 8:00 AM — October 23, 2026 4:00 PM
This session is intended for the tasks of ONLY the planning and hosting team(s) of the Professional Association.
Autism Strategies and Neurodiversity Affirming Practices in Education
October 23, 2026 9:00 AM — October 23, 2026 3:00 PM
Presentation provides an overview of how to provide strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming services to Autistic students. The goals and strategies addressed in this course are not focused on establishing compliance or fixing deficits identified on standardized tests, but rather on supporting Autistic students using neurodiversity-affirming accommodations and modifications to help them learn, grow, and thrive as their authentic selves.