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2027 Neurodiversity Conference

Empowering Educators as Champions for Every Learner

Friday, February 12, 2027
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (EST)

This conference is dedicated to inspiring and equipping teachers, school leaders, and educational professionals with the knowledge and tools to better understand and support diverse learners. The day will bring together thought leaders, innovative practitioners, and educators to explore current research, effective strategies, and real-world practices for supporting neurodivergent students.

Heidi Tringali will open the conference with a keynote designed to deepen participants’ understanding of neurodiversity and provide practical insights for creating learning environments where all students can thrive.

Throughout the day, participants will have the opportunity to choose from distinct learning tracks—one designed specifically for educators working in LD schools and another for educators in non-LD schools who want to strengthen their understanding and support of neurodivergent learners. Sessions will offer practical tools and strategies that meet educators where they are while addressing the different needs and contexts of their school communities.

Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for building on student strengths, embracing differences, and creating learning environments where every student feels understood, supported, and empowered to succeed.



Registration Options

Credits Price
Member
Register by February 1, 2027 for the lowest rate.


6.00 (CEU) $195.00
Price will increase to $245.00 on 2/2/27 12:00 AM EST
Non-Member
Register by February 1, 2027 for the lowest rate.
6.00 (CEU) $245.00
Price will increase to $295.00 on 2/2/27 12:00 AM EST

DoubleTree Suites - Charlotte South Park

6300 Carnegie Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28211(704) 364-2400
This hotel is approximately 7 miles and 14 minutes from The Fletcher School. 
There is no official block reserved, this is the recommended hotel.  The room rate is around $155/per night. 

For More Information:

Meghan Hilleboe
Meghan Hilleboe
Director of Programs North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (704)461-1812 x4

Our Keynote Speaker:

Heidi Tringali, MS,OTR/L

Heidi holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Special Education and Psychology from Hastings College and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University. She has practiced as an Occupational Therapist for 35 years.

Heidi founded Tringali Occupational Therapy Services (T.O.T.S) in 2006 in response to an identified need for Occupational Therapy services in independent schools. Heidi provides training and education to faculty and families on topics related to classroom success and maximizing student performance. She consults throughout the country on curriculum development and school-wide programming.

Heidi is currently licensed in Maine, North Carolina, and South Carolina. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), where she serves as a Media Expert. Heidi holds a national certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). She also serves as an Expert Witness/Consultant for legal cases related to pediatric Occupational Therapy.

Heidi and her husband, Tony, live in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have two adult children, Sedonia and Thomas.