Welcome to SAALED

Welcome to our platform, dedicated to creating inclusive learning experiences! We aim to provide training and discussion on strategies and pedagogies tailored to help all individuals in their unique learning journeys. Whether you are a teacher, therapist, facilitator or parent, our goal is to provide the assistance necessary to foster a supportive learning environment. Join us on this journey of empowerment and collaboration.

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Inclusive education focuses on integrating and guaranteeing special educational needs of pupils with various forms of disabilities in mainstream schools. SAALED offers a platform for educators to share knowledge and experiences as well as provide access to one’s peers in order to become better educators.

Learn By Doing

By joining the organisation you will become part of an interdisciplinary network of people concerned with a wide range of aspects of support for learning.

Mission

SAALED’s Mission & Vision

SAALED’s mission is to support educators and therapists in cultivating inclusive learning environments. We strive to empower all to address educational differences within the classroom, fostering an atmosphere where every student can actively participate and flourish in their unique learning journey.

SAALED’s vision is to facilitate the promotion and implementation of inclusive education through information, support, collaboration, advocacy and training

Calendar

Our Upcoming Events & Webinars

Please note that webinar topics and dates are subject to change.

 What Our Delegates Say?

Connected or Controlled: Tech Teens and Teaching Boundaries Webinar 28 July 2026

‘Nice to know what is going on in our region in other schools’- Jessica Richards

 

Connected or Controlled: Tech Teens and Teaching Boundaries Webinar 28 July 2026

‘Effect of smart devices on brain development’- Dayna Badenhorst

 

Connected or Controlled: Tech Teens and Teaching Boundaries Webinar 28 July 2026

‘It was more affirmation of what we are feeling and seeing. So really all of the information.’ – Anna Du Plessis

 

Connected or Controlled: Tech Teens and Teaching Boundaries Webinar 28 July 2026

‘The staggering statistics behind smartphone use and knowing that many people are ready to take the pledge’- Anonymous

 

Blog

Our News & Articles

Informative articles on education, learning difficulties, knowledge sharing as well as links to our newsletters can be found here.

SAALED September 2026 Newsletter

SAALED September 2026 Newsletter

Good afternoon SAALED members and friends As we move into the final stretch of the year, September brings with it a sense of renewed energy, reflection and opportunity. In this edition of the SAALED Newsletter, we continue to celebrate the work being done to support...

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SAALED July-August 2026 Newsletter

SAALED July-August 2026 Newsletter

Dear SAALED Members and Friends, Welcome As I write this welcome for our July/August newsletter, I do so with a mix of gratitude, pride and excitement. This marks my final newsletter as Chairperson of SAALED. While I will be stepping down from the role of Chairperson,...

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SAALED Seminar 2026 Post Event

SAALED Seminar 2026 Post Event

SAALED Annual Seminar 2026: Boundaries with Heart  25 June 2026 | Dainfern College, Johannesburg “When relationships come first, boundaries become acts of care rather than control.” This sentiment beautifully captured the essence of the 2026 SAALED Annual Seminar,...

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Non-Discrimination Policy

SAALED does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our members. View our Privacy Policy here.