The Fostering Inclusive Education for All Learners Conference will happen on March 22nd, 2025, at the ECU Student Center from noon until 6:00 PM. This event, co-sponsored by The Dudley Flood Center and the ECU College of Education Culture, Opportunity, and Engagement Committee, will bring educators, students, and community members together to explore strategies that create supportive and inclusive learning environments for all learners.
The conference will feature some of ECU’s faculty as speakers, including Dr. Karen Jones, Dr. Tanya Christ, Dr. Robin Harris, and Dr. Allison Fears. Our keynote speaker is the renowned and inspiring Dr. Catherine Compton-Lilly, whose expertise and insights will leave a lasting impact on all attendees.
The conference will offer dynamic breakout sessions aligned with these strands:
Whether you are a student, educator, community member, or member of our faculty or staff, we encourage you to join us—either as a presenter or an attendee. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with others passionate about education.
This event is a Mapping the Movement Pop-Up Event supported by the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity and led by Dr. Rachelle Savitz. The goal of Mapping the Movement is to help build and convene a network of organizations engaged in equity work across the state and to highlight the efforts that are already underway, especially those that are centering and being led by communities of color. To learn more about Mapping the Movement and its purpose visit: https://floodcenter.org/mapping-the-movement/.
This session will focus on how school leaders and staff can support the well-being of the adults working in their communities of practice. Often, schools focus on the social emotional needs of students without considering how to support teachers, staff, and school leaders. Practical self-care strategies and professional learning ideas will be shared.