10th Annual Inclusion Collaborative State Conference

The 10th Annual Inclusion Collaborative State Conference is an interactive and reflective educational opportunity to understand and learn evidenced based practices for individuals involved in the care and education of individuals up to age 24 with and without disabilities to create or enhance equity, diversity and inclusive practices in their respective programs and communities in which they live.

 2023 Conference Theme: Inclusioneers INNOVATE!

2023 Conference Topics

  • Anti-Bias and Social Justice
  • Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Equity and Inclusive Practice
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Universal Design for Learning

Conference Location:

  • In-Person
  • Virtual
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2023 Inclusion Collaborative State Conference Sponsors

Get ready for an empowering and transformative event, where educators dive deep into the realms of inclusion, equity, and diversity. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and ignite change. Together, let's create a more inclusive world! Learn more about joining us in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusive practices for all.

SPONSORSHIP GUIDE 
  • Inclusion
    Champion
  • First 5 SCC
  • Strong Start
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  • Inclusion
    Leader
  • SVCF
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  • Inclusion
    Facilitator
  • Lakeshore
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  • Inclusion
    Advocate
  • Changing Perspectives
  • Riley Project
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Conference at a Glance

October 24 – Pre-conference IN-PERSON
  • Keynote
  • Full day learning event with CAPTAIN
October 24 – Pre-conference VIRTUAL
  • Keynote
  • Live virtual sessions
October 25 – Day 1 IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL
  • Morning Keynote
  • Concurrent Sessions
  • Lunch Keynote
  • Concurrent Sessions
  • 10 Year Celebration and Networking Event
October 26 – Day 2 IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL
  • Morning Keynote
  • Concurrent Sessions
  • Lunch Keynote

This Year's Keynotes

Tyson

Tyson AmirAuthor, Educator, & Community Organizer

Tyson Amir is an author, musician, educator, community organizer, and freedom fighter born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tyson is the founder and director of the Black Literary Collective (BLC) and Freedom Soul Media Education Initiatives (FSMEI), a consulting firm for revolutionary education. FSMEI has worked with over 125 schools; delivered more than 360 programs; and served more than 30,000 students through its groundbreaking, revolutionary programming; PDs and workshops; curriculum; and culture, community, and climate building.

Jeff

Dr. Jeff Duncan-AndradeAssociate Professor & Author

Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade is an urban educator, researcher, activist, and associate professor of Latina/o Studies and Race and Resistance at San Francisco State University. He has been ranked as one of the nation’s most influential scholars by EdWeek’s Public Influence Rankings. His work and methods of teaching have been widely studied and acclaimed for producing uncommon levels of social and academic success for students.

Jordyn

Jordyn Zimmerman Education Advocate & International Presenter

As a nonspeaking autistic person who was denied access to effective augmentative communication until she was 18, Jordyn Zimmerman has personal experience challenging the educational status quo, which is featured in the 2021 documentary, This Is Not About Me. Technology helped open Jordyn's world and she began advocating for students through a series of presentations. Since then, she has thrived on challenging what is possible in learning spaces and broader communities.

Yomi

Yomi WrongFormer Executive Director, Center for Independent Living

Yomi S. Wrong is an Oakland, CA-based consultant, trainer, activist and disability justice dreamer. She is the former Executive Director of the renowned Center for Independent Living, the nation's first cross-disability service and advocacy organization run by disabled people.

Tickets

In-Person Conference Ticket + In-Person Pre-Conference (CAPTAIN Learning Event - Limited Tickets Available)
  • In-person access on October 25-26, 2023.
  • In-person access to CAPTAIN Learning Event on October 24, 2023 (pre-conference).
In-Person Conference Ticket + Virtual Pre-Conference
  • In-person access on October 25-26, 2023.
  • Virtual access on October 24, 2023 (pre-conference).  This ticket does NOT include the full day learning session with CAPTAIN. 
In-Person Conference Ticket
  • In-person access on October 25-26, 2023.
Virtual Conference Ticket
  • Virtual access on October 25-26, 2023.
Virtual Conference Ticket + Virtual Pre-Conference
  • Virtual access on October 25-26, 2023.
  • Virtual access on October 24, 2023 (pre-conference).  This ticket does NOT include the full day learning session with CAPTAIN. 
 

Registration Rates

Early Bird Rates (July 1 - July 31, 2023)
  • In-person Conference Ticket + In-person Pre-conference (CAPTAIN Learning Event) $629
  • In-person Conference Ticket + Virtual Pre-conference $619
  • In-Person Conference Ticket  $499
  • Virtual Conference Ticket + Virtual Pre-conference $439
  • Virtual Conference Ticket $339
Regular Rates (August 1, 2023 – October 13, 2023)
  • In-person Conference Ticket + In-person Pre-conference (CAPTAIN Learning Event) $669
  • In-person Conference Ticket + Virtual Pre-conference $649
  • In-Person Conference Ticket  $549
  • Virtual Conference Ticket + Virtual Pre-conference $469
  • Virtual Conference Ticket $369