ACAMIS Directors Forum
Planning with Confidence:
People, Policy and Development
Half-Day Forum Series
Shanghai | October 16, 2026
Beijing | November 27, 2026
Hong Kong | February 19, 2027
All on Fridays
Date
Saturday
January 30, 2027
Time
8:30 AM – 4:00PM
including lunch and tea breaks
Certificate Program
6 Hours of Professional Development will be Awarded
Early Bird Price*
ACAMIS Members: USD 160
Non-members: USD 200
*Available until December 31, 2026.
How can embracing neurodiversity shape more inclusive, innovative, and future ready schools?
This comprehensive one day event will explore the evolving understanding of neurodiversity and its critical role in creating inclusive, future-ready school communities. Through keynotes, dynamic workshops, and interactive case studies, participants will gain tools and strategies to effectively support neurodivergent students, fostering environments where all learners can thrive.
Participants will engage in discussions and hands-on activities designed to shift perspectives on neurodivergence from silence and stigma to visibility, advocacy, and celebration. The program will cover practical strategies for inclusion, including effective communication with families, creating sensory-friendly classrooms, and designing strengths-based pathways for student support.
Who Should Attend
The Leading Inclusion Symposium is designed for the entire international school ecosystem. We welcome individuals and school teams who are passionate about driving systemic change, fostering belonging, and advancing inclusive practices.
Our target audience includes:
School Leaders & Administrators: Heads of School, Principals, and Directors looking to shape inclusive school culture, policy, and strategic vision.
Educators & Specialists: K-12 classroom teachers, Learning Support/SEN specialists, EAL educators, and counselors seeking practical strategies for neurodiversity and differentiated learning.
Student Leaders: Passionate student advocates eager to contribute their voices, experiences, and perspectives to the conversation on student agency and wellbeing.
Thought Leaders & Community Partners: Educational consultants and community coordinators dedicated to building collaborative, equitable learning environments.
💡 Bring a Team: Because inclusion is a community-wide effort, we highly encourage schools to attend as a collaborative cohort (leaders, educators, and students together) to maximize the momentum and impact upon your return.
Outcomes
By the end of the event participants will have a deeper understanding of neurodiversity affirming practices and be equipped with practical tools to implement them in their schools. Improving educational outcomes for neurodivergent students and fostering a culture of inclusion.
Participants will be able to:
Use respectful, empowering language when discussing disabilities and learning differences with students, colleagues, and families
Create more inclusive classroom environments that accommodate diverse learning and sensory needs
Apply strengths-based approaches that focus on what students can do rather than their deficits or challenges
Develop personal action plans with concrete steps to implement neurodiversity-affirming practices in their teaching
Pricing
ACAMIS Members
USD 200
USD 160 pp*
Non-members
USD 240
USD 200 pp*
*Early Bird Discount ends on December 31, 2026.
Part of a Bigger Journey
The Leading Inclusion Series
This virtual series on Inclusive Behavior Systems is designed to prepare your team for systemic action. The Leading Inclusion Series connects your online learning with highly impactful in-person events across China:
Free Webinar Series | Sep 2026
“Understanding Learners”
Kick off the school year by unlocking the data and insights needed to truly understand every student's learning profile.
Register by October 31 for 10% off the regional Peer-to-Peer events.
Regional Peer-to-Peer | Feb & Mar 2027
“Designing for Learning Variability”
Join our half-day collaborative workshops in Hong Kong, Beijing, or Shanghai to share practical tools that address learning variability without teacher overwhelm.
Free Webinar Series | Nov 2026
“Inclusive Behavior Systems”
Join Dr. Johanna Cena to explore accountability, support, and belonging using MTSS behavior frameworks.
Register by October 31 for 10% off the regional Peer-to-Peer events.
Learn with Peers at
Nanjing International School
Xueheng Lu 8, Xianlin University City, Qixia District, Nanjing PRC 210023
Laurie McLellan
Principal
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Pricing
ACAMIS Members
USD 200
USD 160 pp*
Non-members
USD 240
USD 200 pp*
*Early Bird Discount ends on December 31, 2026.