Carly Lassig

Dr. Carly Lassig is a Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in the School of Education, part of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. Her work focuses on inclusive education, disability inclusion, gifted education, and creativity in learning environments. She holds a PhD in Inclusive Education from QUT and a Bachelor of Education (Honours) from Griffith University.

Her research explores social justice in education, parent perspectives on disability, and pedagogical strategies such as Universal Design for Learning. She leads professional development initiatives for schools and higher education institutions, emphasizing differentiation and gifted education. She serves on the editorial board of the Australasian Journal of Gifted Education and is affiliated with QUT's Centre for Inclusive Education.

Key research themes include the rights of students with disabilities, policy compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and international comparative studies on inclusive education systems. Recent publications analyze special school policies, teacher collaboration for twice-exceptional students, and creativity typologies in education.

Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for systemic reforms to ensure equitable access to education for all learners. Professional activities include consultancy with Down Syndrome Queensland and international collaborations in Fiji and Sri Lanka.