Aaron Lanou (he/him) is an educational consultant supporting schools and organizations to reach all kids with inclusive, strengths-based practices. Through the lens of Universal Design for Learning, Aaron coaches educators to support autistic students and all kids with a variety of academic, executive functioning, and social support needs. A member of Carol Gray�s Team Social Stories, Aaron also provides Social Stories workshops and collaborates with Carol and the team to continually update and refine the Social Stories philosophy and approach. Aaron was previously a special education teacher in the New York City Public Schools, adjunct faculty at Hunter College and New York University, and Executive Director of the Nest Program at NYU, leading the nation�s largest inclusion program for autistic students.Additional Presenter: Brendan Wolff Brendan Wolff (he/him) is the Founder and Executive Director of Achievement Unlocked, a small school in Brooklyn educating students who are not adequately served by traditional school settings, either public or private. With his powerful background as both a D75 student and teacher, Brendan weaves personal and professional experience together to create a unique environment where mutual respect, collaborative problem-solving, and the belief that kids do well if they can drive rigorous academic and social emotional learning. He has developed the Elements of the Effective Classroom to train staff in and outside of the school in his model for setting up and supporting students for success. He provides extensive support to parents both through consultation and training. Previous to founding the school, Brendan founded and ran Allied Achievement, an afterschool and home support program for students with unique needs. Brendan holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Creative Writing from Binghamton University and served as a classroom teacher through the NYC Teaching Fellows program. He is currently pursuing a BCBA through the City University of New York at Hunter College.