Introducing The SENIA Disability Inclusion Standards

Lori Boll (Executive Director) speaks with April Remfrey (Director of Standards) to discuss the official launch of the SENIA Disability Inclusion Standards—a landmark open-source framework designed to help international schools turn inclusive intentions into sustainable, school-wide practice. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The "Why" Behind the Standards: How establishing a common, global language around disability inclusion eliminates confusion for schools, families, and educators. The 5 Core Domains: A deep dive into Leadership, Supplemental Curriculum, Faculty Training, Identification/Case Management, and Post-Secondary Pathways. Moving Beyond Good Intentions: How schools can utilize SENIA's online self-assessment system to track developmental growth without fear of punitive ratings. Community & Open-Source Collaboration: Insights into the hundreds of global experts involved in building these standards and what’s next—including an exemplar library and site-verification visits.