Side By Side - A Comparison Look at Inclusion Through Two Different Lenses in The Same Education System

Community Workshop

Facilitator(s): Katie Jamison

Back to Listing

Date: Nov 18, 2026 | Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Side by Side: A comparative look at inclusion through two different lenses in the same education system. This session chronicles the story of Katie's twins navigating the same childcare and school system, her daughter, who has Autism and Down Syndrome, is navigating a very different journey. Witnessing these two has defined and redefined what inclusion means for them as a family and how different that sometimes looks in the childcare and school system. Join Katie as she shares her family’s story of the impact of mindset and how they are (still) navigating the barriers in today’s educational system. We will reflect on how her daughters experience can empower inclusive decision making and advocacy efforts and have time for Q & A at the end

Facilitator(s): Katie Jamison

Katie Jameson is a Mom, a community advocate, storyteller, and writer who weaves joy and grief into the fabric of everyday life. Through her experiences navigating community childcare and education systems, Katie recognized how many lack the tools to support both children and the teams around them. 

Important Details to Note Prior to Registering:

  • This online free training is offered to childcare staff working in Burnaby and Vancouver. 
  • Only registered individuals will be allowed to join the workshop.
  • Professionals attending will receive a professional development certificate if applicable within one week of the workshop.
  • Participation is required. Your video needs to be on, your camera must be enabled and your microphone working to receive your certificate. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
  • You can join the Zoom link 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time. We will not admit anyone 15 minutes after the start time with respect to the presenters and participants.
  • All participants are expected to complete an online survey after the training.
  • If you cannot attend please do your best to provide 48 hours notice. If you do not cancel and do not show up you will be put on a waitlist and removed from future trainings.