2026 Neurodivergence Conference

Back by strong demand, this mini-conference continues TAIS’s partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center, offering a unique blend of emerging research from Vanderbilt faculty and effective practices from TAIS schools.

The Neurodivergence-Informed Schools Mini-Conference takes a closer look at student-centered school design, effective math and language interventions, behavior supports, evidence-based approaches to anxiety and processing needs, and more. Blending research and real-world practice, this well-loved program highlights the many ways schools can become more responsive, compassionate, and skillful in supporting the cognitive diversity that exists within every classroom.

Target Audience: Teachers, Learning Specialists, Counselors, School Psychologists, Deans of Students, Academic Deans, Division Heads

Reflections From Last Year’s Attendees

"Overall, this was one of the most beneficial professional developments I have attended. You did an excellent job selecting speakers and breakout session topics. It was very well-run and well-communicated. Thank you for your attention to the details today!" 2025 Attendee

"The speakers were educated and focused on their areas of expertise and presented on important topics. I took copious notes and I will be implementing several neurodiverse strategies immediately. I gained a lot of knowledge." 2025 Attendee

"This was a great conference. I'm leaving with a list of practical things I can implement at my school." 2025 Attendee

"I think it was a very well-thought-out conference that taught me new information I could bring back to my school. I've attended many presentations where I felt that I could teach the material. This is the first time I did not have that opinion." 2025 Attendee

"SUPER fun having it at Vandy!  Great to have their faculty involved and it's also a fun location to visit." 2025 Attendee