Dr. Jacqueline Specht, PhD, is Professor & Director of the Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education - Applied Psychology atWestern University. She is the director of the Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education. Her research interests encompass pedagogical issues with the participation of children in the school system. Her research expertise is located in the area inclusive education with a focus on educators, leaders, and parents and their roles in developing effective schools for all students. Dr. Specht works with schools nationally and internationally to support their transition to inclusive education.