AISWA Professional Learning and other educational events, news and information
Positive Parenting (Working together to support school-aged students on the autism spectrum) |21st and 22nd March.
Free Two Day Workshop for Parents and Carers.
Join positive partnership for 2 days of learning with other parents and carers of school aged children on the autism spectrum, designed to help you foster productive school, family and community relationships to provide the best kind of support for your child.
Please Download the flyer for more information
ATOM Photo Comp 2017 - CALLING FOR ENTRIES -Open to all Australians and New Zealand Residents.
The inaugural ATOM Photo Comp in 2016 was a great success, with over 700 entries received across three categories. This year,we are expanding the competition to five categories, including an ‘Open’ category for adults. This year’s theme is ‘My Backyard’.
For more information,or to enter,please visit http://atomphotocomp.org/
Exploring Acceleration | Wednesday 24 May 2017 | 3.45pm – 5.15pm (sign-in from 3.30pm) | Ballajura Community College, Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura
This professional learning event will explore the research behind acceleration, the types of acceleration and key strategies to ensure acceleration is implemented appropriately and effectively for the right students, in order for them to experience a challenging learning environment while at school.
Please download the flyer for more information.
Overview of Differentiation |Thursday 23 March 2017 |4.00pm – 5.30pm (sign-in from 3.45pm) | Dardanup Primary School, 48 Hayward Street, Dardanup
This workshop will examine the key elements of making differentiation work in a diverse-ability classroom, including considering the role of assessment, thinking skills, questioning and responsive teaching.
Please Download the Flyer for More Information
Assessment for Learning: Pre and Formative Assessment | Thursday 16 March 2017 3.45pm – 5.15pm (sign-in from 3.30pm) | Ballajura Community College, Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura.
Knowing what students already know and what they need to learn next is integral to effective differentiation in diverse-ability classrooms. It is impossible to differentiate without being able to use pre and formative assessment in a way that is quick, efficient and timely, and to efficiently collect and use information gathered to adjust teaching goals and programs.
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Pedagogical Leadership in the Early Years | 5 day Short Course |
This new course is designed for professionals working in all areas of early childhood education and care (schools, childcare, family day care, playgroups, OSHC), to enable them to provide contemporary leadership in the early years of education and care.
Please Download the Flyer for More Information
SPEAK UP AWARD 2017 | Closing Date and Time for receipt of all entries is 5pm Friday 16 June 2017.
The Grand Lodge of WA Freemasons is delighted to announce that the Speak Up Award will resume this year after circumstances forced its postponement last year. The Speak Up Award is a public speaking competition for Years 4, 5 and 6 students.
Please see the Word Document for more Information
Parent Engagement Conference Australia | 6-8 June 2017 | Early Bird Registrations Close 17 March.
The Conference will bring together the best minds in education, research, policy and practice and will be the first time that five international keynotes on parent engagement are heard at the one conference, here in Australia!
Please visit http://pecaustralia.com/ website for more details.
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