Loren Swancutt Inclusive Education Webinar: Leading Inclusive School Reform

Free inclusive education webinar for educators and family members

Dr Loren Swancutt is an educator, researcher, and consultant specialising in inclusive education. She has led whole-school inclusive reform and held education system leadership roles supporting schools to strengthen implementation of inclusive education policy and practice. Loren is Chair of Inclusive Educators Australia (IEA) and National Convenor of the School Inclusion Network for Educators (SINE). She completed her EdD at the Queensland University of Technology, researching access to grade-level curriculum for students with complex learning profiles. Loren provides professional learning and consultancy to schools and education systems across Australia.

Leading Inclusive School Reform

Creating truly inclusive schools requires more than isolated initiatives, it requires purposeful, evidence-informed leadership that transforms culture, systems, and practice. This session explores practical approaches for leading sustainable whole-school reform that strengthens equity, access, participation, and achievement for every student.

Participants will examine how to evaluate their school's current state through an equity lens, use data to identify priorities for improvement, build a shared vision for inclusion, and develop strategic action plans that lead to meaningful and lasting change. The session also explores leadership approaches that build staff capability, strengthen inclusive instructional practices, and embed sustainable systems that ensure inclusive education becomes part of everyday practice rather than a standalone initiative.