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2024 Educate Maine Symposium
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Inspiring Inclusion & Creating Cultures of Neuroinclusion
Friday December 13, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Cumberland/Kennebec
This will be a combination session in which you will hear from two different presenters, Pasha Marlowe and Miranda Engstrom. Descriptions of their individual presentations, ~25 minutes each, are below.

Pasha Marlowe: Cultures of neuroinclusion live at the intersection of neurodiversity, disability, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Participants will learn the inclusive and non-pathlogizing language of neuroinclusion and the importance of shifting away from the pathology paradigm and towards the neurodiversity paradigm. The expansive neurodivergent umbrella, apparent and non-apparent disabilities, and the need to be both neurodiversity aHirming and LGBTQIA+-aHirming will be highlighted. In this highly impactful, interactive, and engaging presentation, participants will learn frameworks and actionable tools to create cultures of neuroinclusion at work, school, and home. There will be an opportunity for sharing of case studies, resources, and lived experiences as well as Q and A.

Miranda Engstrom: Through innovative and collaborative partnerships, Maine Odyssey of the Mind was one of  three teams in the world to pilot Odyssey Inclusive in 2024, a creative problem solving  program for neurodiverse students, aged K-22. An opportunity for students to showcase a  performance in one of three ways, solve a spontaneous problem, and be successful in the  way they present to an audience, students of all kinds can partake in the performing arts in  an inclusive and meaningful way. According to several therapies and ongoing research  projects, such as those within the Speech Pathology and Language Therapy/Communications, groundbreaking research for students that struggle with  communication disorders benefit tremendously by taking part in Performing Arts. See how  you can work within your school to bring these programs to your school to help  revolutionize your school's inclusive climate and bring leadership development to all  students, regardless of abilities or characteristics and foster teamwork and creativity with  all students.  
Speakers
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Jason Wheeler

Association Director, Maine Odyssey of the Mind
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Miranda Engstrom

Teacher, Lamoine Consolidated School
Miranda Engstrom is a proud Maine educator with 17 years of experience. Formerly a Kindergarten teacher, she now serves as a Literacy Specialist at Lamoine Consolidated School teaching Reading Recovery, Title 1 and Gifted and Talented. Her commitment to inclusive education shines... Read More →
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Pasha Marlowe, MFT

CEO, Neurobelonging
I speak to schools and organizations about neuroinclusion and neurodiversity-affirming practices. My work as a speaker, consultant, and coach is at the intersection of culture, neurodiversity, disability, mental health, and LGBTQIA. I believe intersectionality is at the heart of any... Read More →
Friday December 13, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Cumberland/Kennebec
  Strong Student Outcomes, Inclusion

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