Taking Stock & Aiming High: Preparing for the 2027 school year - Online

About the event: 

The end of the school year can stir a range of emotions for families of students with disability - relief after a challenging year of advocacy, sadness at leaving behind a year of inclusion and progress, or concern about whether the new year will be equally positive.

This workshop will support families to:

• Reflect on positives and negatives of the past school year

• Identify successful approaches to build upon next year (while they are still fresh in your mind!)

• Prioritise what you would like to see improve for your child in 2027

• Effectively communicate the information most critical for successful inclusion to next year’s teacher/s

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Download the flyer here (PDF)

About the Presenters:

Ainsley Robertson is a senior facilitator at CRU with more than six years’ experience delivering workshops and supporting families in inclusive education. She first connected with CRU while navigating schooling challenges for her now-adult daughter and son. Ainsley holds a Master of Inclusive Education and has more than 25 years’ teaching experience, including several years as an education advisor and specialist teacher supporting students with learning disabilities.

Lara Maia-Pike joined CRU as a facilitator in 2026 after being involved with the organisation since 2016. A parent of two teenagers with disability, she brings more than 15 years’ higher education, specialising in inclusive education research. Lara holds a PhD examining post-school transitions for Queensland students with disability and has also been actively involved with the Queensland Collective for Inclusive Education (QCIE).

Who Should Attend?

Parents and carers of school-aged children (Prep to Year 12) with disability. Parents and carers of younger children who are starting to think about/ prepare for the school years are also most welcome to attend.

Learning Objectives?

This free workshop will help you to revise goals, note helpful adjustments, prioritise what is most important and to prepare for important communication with your child’s teacher/s for the 2027 school year.

What do I need to participate?

CRU will be using Zoom meetings as a platform. To participate you will need:

• a computer, tablet or smart phone with internet access 

• speakers/sound

• a microphone and video camera are not essential but will be helpful for your participation

Event details

• This workshop will be held via a Zoom Session and log-in details will be sent to participants who register a few days prior to the event

• Log-in will be available 15 minutes prior to the event commencing  

About CRU:

For over 35 years, Community Resource Unit has been working across Queensland to help people with disability take control of their lives and take their place in their community.

Please contact CRU if you require assistance to register, attend or participate in this event. p. 07 3844 2211 or e. cru@cru.org.au

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