Dr. Chad Wood

Dr. Chad Wood

Presentation Title: Leadership and Teacher Agency in Inclusive Education: Insights from International Schools on Supporting Students with Disabilities

University of San Diego, Austria

Past Speaker

Chad Wood, PhD, is the Primary Principal at Vienna International School in Austria. He began his career as a special education life skills and resource teacher in Indiana and has since led the development of inclusive education programs and spaces in international schools in China and Austria. Chad holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of San Diego, a Master’s and a BSc in Early-Middle Education and K–12 Special Education. His research focuses on teacher agency, inclusion, educational leadership, and special education. He serves as Chair of the ECIS Inclusive Education Special Interest Group, where he supports the organization of conferences, resources, and webinars on inclusive practices.

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) stands as a distinguished institution within the United Arab Emirates’ educational landscape. Established in 2004, BUiD holds the distinction of being the Middle East’s first research-based postgraduate university. Offering a comprehensive array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, BUiD is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality British education tailored to meet the unique needs of the region. Located in Dubai’s academic city, BUiD’s campus provides a conducive environment for academic pursuits, fostering intellectual growth and collaboration among students and faculty members.
https://www.buid.ac.ae