Welcome speech
Speakers
Kenneth Reimer, University of Winnipeg, Canada
Serge Thomazet, Laboratory ACTé Clermont-Auvergne University, France
Nicole Monney, University of Québec-Chicoutimi, Canada
Basma Frangieh, T.I.E.S, Lebanon
Joumana Akiki, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Asma Azar, University Saint-Joseph, Lebanon
Viviane Bou Sreih, University Saint-Joseph, Lebanon
Asma Tillawi, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Shaza Ismail, Al-Mabarrat Association, Lebanon
Nabil Costa, SKILD center, Lebanon
Mira Alameddine, University of Science and Arts in Lebanon, Lebanon
Rasha Mashmoushi, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Samer Sfeir, ProAbled, Lebanon
Elie Matta, ProAbled, Lebanon
Suzanne Kahale, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Serge Thomazet, Laboratory ACTé Clermont-Auvergne University, France
Nicole Monney, University of Québec-Chicoutimi, Canada
Basma Frangieh, T.I.E.S, Lebanon
Joumana Akiki, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Asma Azar, University Saint-Joseph, Lebanon
Viviane Bou Sreih, University Saint-Joseph, Lebanon
Asma Tillawi, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Shaza Ismail, Al-Mabarrat Association, Lebanon
Nabil Costa, SKILD center, Lebanon
Mira Alameddine, University of Science and Arts in Lebanon, Lebanon
Rasha Mashmoushi, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Samer Sfeir, ProAbled, Lebanon
Elie Matta, ProAbled, Lebanon
Suzanne Kahale, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Rima El Soueidi, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Anies Al-Hroub, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Pia Zeinoun, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Zein Mallouk, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Nidal Jouni, University of Sciences and Arts, Lebanon
Itab Shuayb, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Rana Al Ghazzi, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Rayane Fayed, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Farah Baraké, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Maya Khayat, Azm School, Lebanon
Yahoko Asai, Humanity & Inclusion, Jordan
Malak Fakhreddine, UNRWA, Lebanon
Nancy Hanna, IRAP, Lebanon
Sr Patrice Moussallem, Father Roberts Institute, Lebanon
Reem Mouawad, Step Together Association, Lebanon
Loulou Amiouni, Oasis de la joie, Lebanon
Testimonials
The first edition of the international conference REACH organized by T.I.E.S in partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB) was held on January 16-17, 2020. This conference invited researchers and practitioners to reflect broadly on the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of inclusive education within educational systems.
REACH 2020 had many superb presentations delivered by experts from around the world. I learned so much about the Lebanese school system, and educational systems around the world, at this conference. Overall, it was an outstanding experience for me, and I hope to return to this exceptional conference in the future.
Dr. Kenneth ReimerAssistant Professor and the Acting Associate Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Winnipeg (Canada)
The REACH conference bringing together researchers, practitioners, education students and NGO leaders had put into perspective the many initiatives aimed at fostering educational success for all students. It was a great opportunity to reflect on inclusive practices and to share each other's experiences. Several collaborations were born there and will allow moving forward towards a more inclusive school in Lebanon. Bravo for the organization and for the initiative.
Dr. Nicole MonneyProfessor, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Québec at Chicoutimi (Canada)
The conference organized by T.I.E.S showed the capacity of this NGO to conceive and organize large-scale events combining scientific rigor and quality of the reception. The theme of the inclusive society is more than ever topical in the difficult social context that Lebanon is currently experiencing and few scientific events contributing to this theme are organized in the Middle East.
Dr. Serge ThomazetAssociate researcher, Laboratory ACTé Clermont-Auvergne University, (France)
Reach 2020... an enriching experience in exchanges and discussions with professionals and researchers all working towards a common goal: inclusive education.
Dr. Joumana AkikiProfessor, Faculty of Pedagogy, Lebanese University (Lebanon)
My participation at T.I.E.S conference has truly been a deeply engaging experience. I appreciate the efforts in organizing this national event, similar and maybe better, than conferences attended around the world despite the challenging situation in Lebanon. I hope T.I.E.S conference will prove to be the meeting point where scholars and practitioners can join efforts to launch a new phase of inclusive education in the country. Eagerly waiting for your next event.
Mrs. Nidal JouniLecturer, University of Sciences and Arts (Lebanon)
