Parent & Community Workshops

Navigating Higher Education through a Neurodivergent Lens: Meet the Experts!

Setting high school students and their families up for success with insights, strategies, and MORE!

February Workshop

Schedule

  • Nibbles & Knowledge to follow (7:30-8:00 PM)

This evening workshop includes key information on how to prepare for higher education as a neurodivergent learner. Our experts will help set high school students and their families up for success with insights, strategies, and resources for transitioning to postsecondary education and/or the workplace. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to set yourself or your student up for one of life’s most important transitions!

Target audience: High school students, their families, educators, counselors, and the wider community.

Additional Information:

  • Free on-site parking available
  • Accessible seating provided

Our Expert Panel includes:

  • Meadow Schroeder, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
  • Michelle Dows, Director of Access & Inclusion Services from Mount Royal University
  • Alex Montford, Assistive Technology Specialist
  • Carola Tiltmann, Manager of the LD/ADHD Network

Student Panel:

  • Adam Loke, Faculty of Engineering, U of C
  • Jay Knopf, 2nd year MRU
  • Connor Clynch, first year Fusion Collegiate