SAALED

Welcome to SAALED

Welcome to our platform, dedicated to creating inclusive learning experiences! We aim to provide training and discussion on strategies and pedagogies tailored to help all individuals in their unique learning journeys. Whether you are a teacher, therapist, facilitator or parent, our goal is to provide the assistance necessary to foster a supportive learning environment. Join us on this journey of empowerment and collaboration.

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More About Us

Inclusive education focuses on integrating and guaranteeing special educational needs of pupils with various forms of disabilities in mainstream schools. SAALED offers a platform for educators to share knowledge and experiences as well as provide access to one’s peers in order to become better educators.

Learn By Doing

By joining the organisation you will become part of an interdisciplinary network of people concerned with a wide range of aspects of support for learning.

Mission

SAALED’s Mission & Vision

SAALED’s mission is to support educators and therapists in cultivating inclusive learning environments. We strive to empower all to address educational differences within the classroom, fostering an atmosphere where every student can actively participate and flourish in their unique learning journey.

SAALED’s vision is to facilitate the promotion and implementation of inclusive education through information, support, collaboration, advocacy and training

Calendar

Our Upcoming Events & Webinars

Please note that webinar topics and dates are subject to change.

 What our delegates say!

Poetry Webinar: SAALED webinar presented by Ruth Everson

A passionate and personal presentation, kept us riveted throughout.

Deidre

Poetry Webinar: SAALED webinar presented by Ruth Everson

The idea of how poetry gives people hope and a way to express themselves or feel that they can relate to others and not feel alone.

Alexi

Poetry Webinar: SAALED webinar presented by Ruth Everson

Phenomenal Speaker with lots of experience and so relatable.

Mandy

Poetry Webinar: SAALED webinar presented by Ruth Everson

Ruth’s passion for writing and using her voice to inspire hope. I’m looking forward to imparting that to my students so that they know they too have a powerful voice.

Nicole

Exploring a contemporary picture book with young readers in the Foundation Phase Webinar presented by Makeda Phekani

I loved how Makeda focused on the response of the reader to the text using a picture. This was something new to me.

Lucinda

Exploring a contemporary picture book with young readers in the Foundation Phase Webinar presented by Makeda Phekani

Reading through a picturebook more than once with learners is crucial for increasing learner engagement, visual literacy and critical thinking skills.

Micaela

Exploring a contemporary picture book with young readers in the Foundation Phase Webinar presented by Makeda Phekani

The relation to the South African context and how to practically incorporate this into our class.

Erin

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Blog

Articles

Informative articles on education, learning difficulties, knowledge sharing can be found here.

SAALED March 2024 Newsletter

SAALED March 2024 Newsletter

Thank you to Ruth Everson for her gentle and inspirational presentation on ‘Poetry: A Tool for Hope and Healing’. I have already rewatched the presentation via the recording as it was so meaningful and powerful. The audience was rivetted throughout the beautiful...

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SAALED February 2024 Newsletter

SAALED February 2024 Newsletter

February is here already. The month of love, friendship and kindness. Wishing you all a month and year that is kind to you and you and you! Thank you to the schools who have already renewed their memberships. It is greatly appreciated. And to the schools who have...

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SAALED January 2024 Newsletter

SAALED January 2024 Newsletter

Greetings and Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, let's shift our focus from mere survival to thriving. Last year was a testament to our resilience, where many of us operated in fight, flight, or freeze mode. This year let us consciously choose to do our best and...

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Non-Discrimination Policy

SAALED does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our members. View our Privacy Policy here.