Community of Practice
Aspect is hosting an Online Community of Practice (CoP) event on Wednesday 10 June, 2026. The theme is "Navigating transitions across the learning lifespan
About Community of Practice (CoP)
The Community of Practice brings people together across sectors to learn with and from each other, with the goal of strengthening inclusive education for Autistic learners.
It is a collaborative space grounded in:
• Evidence based practice
• Lived experience
• Shared problem-solving
This approach supports meaningful connection, professional learning, and collective impact.
Event details
- Date: Wednesday, 10 June, 2026
- Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Join us for the day or for the sessions of interest to you)
- Location: This will be an online webinar hosted through Zoom
- Theme: Navigating transitions across the learning lifespan
- Cost: Free of charge
Who should attend
- School principals and leadership teams
- Classroom teachers and support staff
- Education support staff and coordinators
- Policy makers and system leaders
- Researchers and academics
- People with lived experience of autism
- Parliamentary stakeholders
Event focus
This event centres on collaborative inquiry rather than traditional conference presentations.
Participants will explore the following transition stages:
- Specialist school →mainstream school
- Preschool → primary school
- Primary school → high school
- High school → Post-school pathways
Program includes
- Short presentations to build shared understanding
- Panel discussion and cross-sector collaboration
- A Q & A with an expert specialising in school transition
Future expressions of interest
Aspect welcomes Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from educators, leaders, researchers, people with lived experience, and community partners to participate as presenters or facilitators in future events.
