PROGRAM
Days: Sunday, June 21st Monday, June 22nd Tuesday, June 23rd Wednesday, June 24th Thursday, June 25th Friday, June 26th
Sunday, June 21st
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16:00-16:30 Arrival and Registration
Delegates arrive and pick up registration packets
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH)
Monday, June 22nd
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09:15-09:30 Session 2: Arrival of Chief Guest: Dasho Dechen Wangmo (Head of The Pema Secretariat)
Location: Auditorium
10:15-10:55 Session 5: Opening Film Screening and Panel: Silent Walls with Director Suraj Bhattarai and Kimi Hnamte
Film and crew - Kimi et al.
Location: Auditorium
11:00-11:40Hosted Tea Break and Photo Op
11:45-12:15 Session 6A
Chair:
Dolma Roder (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B12
| 11:45 | Creating Job Opportunities for Autistic Adults with Higher Support Needs (abstract) |
11:45-12:15 Session 6B
Chair:
Vanlallawmkimi Hnamte (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B13
| 11:45 | Inclusive Special Education in Vietnam: Current Status and Challenges (abstract) |
11:45-12:15 Session 6C
Chair:
Karma Lhamo (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: B04
| 11:45 | Barriers to Employment for Individuals with Disabilities and Those Affected by Conflict in Cameroon: The Role of Vocational Rehabilitation. (abstract) |
11:45-12:15 Session 6D
Chair:
Chimi Dema (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: Executive Center
| 11:45 | Enhancing Life Skills, Independence, and Wellbeing in a Non-verbal Student with Autism through Interest-Based and Visual Strategies: A Case Study in a Deaf Education Setting in Bhutan (abstract) |
11:45-12:15 Session 6E
Chair:
Kezang Sherab (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: Auditorium
| 11:45 | The Counseling and Education Program: School Social Work Services and Special Education in the United States (abstract) |
12:20-13:20 Session 7A
Chair:
Renata Ticha (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: B12
| 12:20 | Advanced assistive technology in inclusive education (abstract) |
12:20-13:20 Session 7B
Chair:
Brian Abery (University of Minnesota, United States)
Location: B13
| 12:20 | Difficult behaviours vs. the difficulty of behaving (abstract) |
| 12:50 | Social-Emotional Learning and Adjustment for Children with Special Educational Needs (abstract) |
12:20-13:20 Session 7C
Chair:
Samantha Riggleman (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: Auditorium
| 12:20 | Strategies to Disrupt the School-Prison Nexus: the case of Sweden (abstract) |
| 12:50 | Teachers’ Views of Evidence-Based Practices in Reading and Math: A Cross-State Study in the United States (abstract) |
12:20-13:20 Session 7D
Panel
Chair:
Brenda Lazarus (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: Executive Center
| 12:20 | Volunteer Service Projects Stories and Highlights from Around the Globe (abstract) |
13:30-14:25Hosted Lunch
14:30-15:30 Session 8A
Chair:
Renata Ticha (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: B12
| 14:30 | Co-Teaching: An international perspective (abstract) |
| 15:00 | Outcomes and Lessons from Interagency Teams Supporting Students with Disabilities (abstract) |
14:30-15:30 Session 8B
Chair:
Sandra Trevethan (International Association of Special Education, Malawi)
Location: B13
| 14:30 | Building Bridges: University–Community Partnerships in Afterschool Education (abstract) |
| 15:00 | "Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating Inclusion from the Inside Out" (abstract) |
14:30-15:30 Session 8C
Chair:
Iris Drower (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: Executive Center
| 14:30 | Effectiveness of Cross-Disability Early Intervention Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities aged 0–6 Years (abstract) |
| 15:00 | Fostering Family Capacity in Early Intervention (abstract) |
14:30-15:30 Session 8D
Chair:
Elia Dyitege (IASE, Tanzania)
Location: Auditorium
| 14:30 | Maths - It's A Simple Language, Accessible To All When Taught As Such! (abstract) |
| 15:00 | Inclusive Pedagogies for a Digital Generation: Intentional Teaching with Gen Z Learners (abstract) |
15:30-16:10Hosted Tea Break
16:15-16:45 Session 9A
Chair:
Dolma Roder (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B12
| 16:15 | Creating Materials for Special Education: The Use of Panel Theater (abstract) |
16:15-16:45 Session 9B
Chair:
Vanlallawmkimi Hnamte (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B13
| 16:15 | Global Pathways to Inclusion: Innovations in Special Education from India, South Africa, and the USA (abstract) |
16:15-16:45 Session 9C
Chair:
Karma Lhamo (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: B04
| 16:15 | Analysis of the Government’s Models of Skill Training in the Context of PwDs (abstract) |
16:15-16:45 Session 9D
Chair:
Chimi Dema (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: Executive Center
| 16:15 | Scaffolding Social Justice: Co-Teaching and Critical Pedagogies for Disability-Inclusive Social Work Education (abstract) |
Tuesday, June 23rd
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09:45-10:15 Session 11: The State of Inclusive Education: A Reflection on Progress, Persistent Challenges, and Unrealised Opportunities
Pema Choden (Deputy Chief, Special Education Needs Division, MoESD, Bhutan)
Location: Auditorium
11:00-11:30 Session 12A
Chair:
Dolma Roder (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B12
| 11:00 | Supported Employment (SE) and Customized Employment (CE): A Comparative Analysis (abstract) |
11:00-11:30 Session 12B
Chair:
Vanlallawmkimi Hnamte (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B13
| 11:00 | Enabling Green Action Plan in South Asia (abstract) |
11:00-11:30 Session 12C
Chair:
Karma Lhamo (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: B04
| 11:00 | Preparing Students with Disabilities for College and Careers (abstract) |
11:00-11:30 Session 12D
Chair:
Chimi Dema (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: Executive Center
| 11:00 | The Inclusive Education Roadmap: Innovation for Global Systems Change (abstract) |
11:30-12:30 Session 13A
Chair:
Satomi Shinde (University of Wisconsin at River Falls, United States)
Location: B12
| 11:30 | Educating for Gross National Happiness Pedagogy (abstract) |
| 12:00 | Potential of Panel Theater in Special Education: Vietnamese Teachers’ Perceptions (abstract) |
11:30-12:30 Session 13B
Chair:
Aubrey Snyder (Utah State University, United States)
Location: B13
| 11:30 | Promoting Inclusion: Engaging Children with Autism in Everyday Learning and Community Activities (abstract) |
| 12:00 | Family Alignment & Collaboration System (FACS) - Connecting Home and School for Neurodivergent Learners (abstract) |
11:30-12:30 Session 13C
Chair:
Asha Rao (Camosun College, Canada)
Location: Auditorium
| 11:30 | Comprehension Strategies, Strategies, Strategies...Are They Working? (abstract) |
| 12:00 | The Role of Collective Teacher Efficacy in Inclusive Education: A Systematic Review of Literature (abstract) |
11:30-12:30 Session 13D
Panel
Chair:
Rachael Gonzales (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: Executive Center
| 11:30 | Systematic Instruction as a Foundation for Accessing Grade-Aligned Content: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies (abstract) |
12:30-13:25Hosted Lunch
13:30-14:25 Session 14A
Chair:
Pamela Mims (East Tennessee University, United States)
Location: B12
| 13:30 | You Are Not Alone (abstract) |
| 14:00 | Fathering FASD: Supporting fathers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (abstract) |
13:30-14:25 Session 14B
Chair:
Elia Dyitege (IASE, Tanzania)
Location: B13
| 13:30 | Toward a Theoretical Framework for Teacher Preparedness in Inclusive Rural and Remote Education: Findings from the INSPiRE Project (abstract) |
| 14:00 | Programs asssting young learners to remain in school and youth to access vocational training in rural Malawi. (abstract) |
13:30-14:25 Session 14C
Chair:
Samantha Riggleman (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: Auditorium
| 13:30 | Promoting Self-advocacy Through Assistive Technology (abstract) |
| 14:00 | Supporting Self-Determination: Culturally-Responsive Approaches to Decision-Making with Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (abstract) |
13:30-14:25 Session 14D
Panel
Chair:
Rudia Kihura (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: Executive Center
| 13:30 | IASE National Chair Discussion (abstract) |
14:30-15:30 Session 15: Poster Sessions with Teabreak
Poster Session (all in 1 hour)
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH)
| 14:30 | Cultivating Creativity: Building Community Connections (abstract) |
| 15:30 | Understanding Mathematics Intervention Implementation Fidelity in Rural Schools (abstract) |
| 16:30 | Building Independence: Teaching Daily Living Skills to Adolescents with Autism (abstract) |
| 17:30 | Supporting Communication with Speech-Generating Devices in Students with Autism (abstract) |
| 18:30 | Accessibility as Storytelling: Innovations in Caribbean Theatre (abstract) |
| 19:30 | Co-Designing Solutions with General Education, School Counseling, and Special Education Professionals to Prepare Students with Disabilities for Adult Life: Reflections from 2 Years of Our Research-Practice Partnership (abstract) |
| 20:30 | Global Perspectives on Early Intervention: Barriers and Policies Supporting Inclusion (abstract) |
| 21:30 | Future planning for adolescents with mild intellectual disability: A tool for inclusion (abstract) |
| 22:30 | Exploring Preservice Teacher’s Views of Reflective Practice in Developing Classroom Management Practices for Learners with Special Needs (abstract) |
Wednesday, June 24th
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12:00-13:00Lunch Break
Thursday, June 25th
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09:00-10:25 Session 20: US-Bhutan Panel
Panel - US and Bhutan
Chair:
Chencho Lhamu (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: Auditorium
| 09:00 | Chautauqua--Working Together (abstract) |
| 09:40 | Bridging the Gap: Parents, Advocates and Disability Service Professionals Share Challenges and Chart a Way Forward |
10:30-11:00 Session 21A
Chair:
Dolma Roder (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B12
| 10:30 | Overview of JIASE: Guidelines, Focus, and Pathways to Publication (abstract) |
10:30-11:00 Session 21B
Chair:
Vanlallawmkimi Hnamte (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B13
| 10:30 | Attitude of College teachers towards inclusive education in Arunachal Pradesh (abstract) |
10:30-11:00 Session 21C
Chair:
Karma Lhamo (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: B04
| 10:30 | Strategies for Seamless Transitions Across the Lifespan: Tools and Techniques for Every Stage (abstract) |
10:30-11:00 Session 21D
Chair:
Chimi Dema (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: Executive Center
| 10:30 | Finding Your Feet : Somatic Practices for Teachers and Students (abstract) |
11:00-11:40Hosted Tea Break
11:45-12:15 Session 22A
Chair:
Dolma Roder (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B12
| 11:45 | Do the High Leverage Practices help Teacher Candidates to Create a Stable, Ethical Teaching Environment? (abstract) |
11:45-12:15 Session 22B
Chair:
Vanlallawmkimi Hnamte (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B13
| 11:45 | Participation in the Special Olympics Unified Champion School Program and the Development of Social Emotional Leaning and Self-Determination Capacities Among High School Youth (abstract) |
11:45-12:15 Session 22C
Chair:
Karma Lhamo (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: B04
| 11:45 | Empowering Abilities: A Holistic Approach to Inclusive Education and Sustainable Skill Development (abstract) |
11:45-12:15 Session 22D
Chair:
Chimi Dema (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: Executive Center
| 11:45 | Cultivating Inclusive Education through Action Research: Enhancing First-Year Student Success with the Four Immeasurable Qualities in Higher Education (abstract) |
11:45-12:15 Session 22E
Location: Auditorium
| 11:45 | Enhancing Mental Health in Students with Visual Impairment: Assessing the Effectiveness of the MindUp Program (abstract) |
12:15-13:15 Session 23A
Chair:
Satomi Shinde (University of Wisconsin at River Falls, United States)
Location: B12
| 12:15 | Teaching Sexuality Education to Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (abstract) |
| 12:45 | Importance of Teacher Training for ‘Education on Sexuality’ for Children with Special Educational Needs (abstract) |
12:15-13:15 Session 23B
Chair:
Rachael Gonzales (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: B13
| 12:15 | Concept Mapping and Science Achievement for Students With and Without Disabilities (abstract) |
| 12:45 | Breaking Barriers: Increasing Engineering Instruction for Students with ESN through UDL (abstract) |
12:15-13:15 Session 23C
Chair:
Iris Drower (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: Auditorium
| 12:15 | The Intersection of Ableism and Linguicism: Inclusionary Practices in Teacher Preparation for Multilingual Students with Disabilities (abstract) |
| 12:45 | Inclusion by Design: Matching Models to Needs, Aligning the Whole Team (abstract) |
12:15-13:15 Session 23D
Panel
Chair:
Emily Unholz-Bowden (University of Minnesota, United States)
Location: Executive Center
| 12:15 | One Size Does not Fit All: Transitioning to Adulthood with a Disability (abstract) |
13:15-14:15Hosted Lunch
14:30-15:00 Session 24A
Chair:
Dolma Roder (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B12
| 14:30 | Multi-disciplinary Teacher Education Programs to Promote Collaboration in Practice (abstract) |
14:30-15:00 Session 24B
Chair:
Vanlallawmkimi Hnamte (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B13
| 14:30 | Preparing students for life after high school: Assessing strengths and needs (abstract) |
14:30-15:00 Session 24C
Chair:
Karma Lhamo (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: B04
| 14:30 | Systematic Reviews of Social Validity Assessment in Early Childhood Behavior Interventions (abstract) |
14:30-15:00 Session 24D
Chair:
Chimi Dema (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: Executive Center
| 14:30 | Mathematics is integral to curriculum design (abstract) |
14:30-15:00 Session 24E
Chair:
Renata Ticha (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: Auditorium
| 14:30 | Evolving Assistive Technologies and Inclusive Learning for Persons with Disabilities (abstract) |
15:00-16:00 Session 25A
Chair:
Asha Rao (Camosun College, Canada)
Location: B12
| 15:00 | Pre-vocational Skill Training for Students with Visual Impairment: Global Practices and Emerging Trends (abstract) |
| 15:30 | Every Voice Counts, Every Voice Matters- Work of Sankalp Society – India (abstract) |
15:00-16:00 Session 25B
Chair:
Daniel McCarthy (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: B13
| 15:00 | Toward One School for All: Organisational Models of Inclusive Education in Bulgaria and Kazakhstan (abstract) |
| 15:30 | Challenges for an inclusive education in Italy: insights from support teacher trainees (abstract) |
15:00-16:00 Session 25C
Chair:
Aubrey Snyder (Utah State University, United States)
Location: Auditorium
| 15:00 | Inclusive Practices at Elementary Stage in Arunachal Pradesh (abstract) |
| 15:30 | Teachers, Parents, and Students’ Perceptions of Special Education Placements: Mainstream, Self-Contained, and Resource Room (abstract)  |
15:00-16:30 Session 25D: Film Screening
Panel
Chair:
Kezang Sherab (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: Executive Center
| 15:00 | Film Screening and Discussion: Dreams of Birds Flying in the Sky (abstract) |
Friday, June 26th
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10:00-11:00 Session 28A
Chair:
Rachael Gonzales (International Association of Special Education, United States)
Location: B12
| 10:00 | Raising disable children in Thimphu, Bhutan (abstract) |
| 10:30 | Enhancing Inclusive Physical Education Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study on Teacher Perceptions in Bhutanese Schools (abstract) |
10:00-11:00 Session 28B
Chair:
Vanlallawmkimi Hnamte (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B13
| 10:00 | Factors influencing collaboration between Bedouin parents and professionals caring for children with disabilities at school - a new model (abstract) |
| 10:30 | Inclusive Teaching and Learning in Nursing: Predicting Competency through Student, Teacher and Institutional factors (abstract) |
10:00-11:00 Session 28C
Panel
Chair:
Sandra Trevethan (International Association of Special Education, Malawi)
Location: Executive Center
| 10:00 | Using Evidence-based Practices to Increase Students' Adult Life Outcomes (abstract) |
10:00-11:00 Session 28D
Chair:
Satomi Shinde (University of Wisconsin at River Falls, United States)
Location: Auditorium
| 10:00 | Why Transition and Employment Matter for Inclusive Education at All Levels: A Case Study from Bhutan (abstract) |
11:00-11:30 Session 29A
Chair:
Dolma Roder (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B12
| 11:00 | Improving Grade 2 Math Performance through Co-Teaching (abstract) |
11:00-11:30 Session 29B
Chair:
Vanlallawmkimi Hnamte (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Location: B13
| 11:00 | Recognizing emotional and social difficulties in preschool children by teachers through the psychomotor play “Doll and Teddy Bear” (abstract) |
11:00-11:30 Session 29C
Chair:
Karma Lhamo (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: B04
| 11:00 | Every Learner, Every Context: Educators as AI Architects of Inclusion (abstract) |
11:00-11:30 Session 29D
Chair:
Chimi Dema (Paro College of Education, Bhutan)
Location: Executive Center
| 11:00 | Addressing Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teachers' Math Anxiety with Literacy-Themed Mathematics Instruction (abstract) |
11:30-12:30 Session 30: Closing Plenary
Chair – Dolma Roder (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Chencho Lhamu (Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan)
Seema Chhetri (Gyensum Learning Hub, Bhutan)
Renata Ticha (IASE, USA)
Daniel McCarthy (IASE, USA)
Location: Auditorium
12:30-13:00 Session 31: Closing Keynote: Dasho Tshewang Chophel Dorji, Ministry of Ed. and Skills Devel.
Location: Auditorium
13:00-14:00Hosted Lunch