| Type | Price |
|---|---|
For Members Standard Price Subsidy/Grant Applied Reduced Member Price |
$1,000.00 -$1,000.00 $0.00 |
Description
Join us for a two-day professional learning (PL) opportunity at the Aboriginal Independent Community Schools Network Meeting. This session is designed to foster connections and networking among early childhood educators working in remote contexts. Participants will have the chance to engage with peers from independent and Catholic sectors, as well as prior to school programs and services, particularly those operating in the remote regions of the Kimberley and across Western Australia.
Day One:
The day will begin with a Welcome to Yawuru Country and opportunities for attendees to connect. This will be followed by presentations on prior to school and transition to school, where experts will share effective strategies and practices for early childhood education. Additionally, there will be a presentation from the Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) Rangers about their Women and Families program, a Martu-led initiative that emphasizes strong connections to identity, culture, country, and language.
The afternoon will be dedicated to networking, providing an opportunity for early years educators working in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settings to engage with one another. This session will offer a platform to share experiences, challenges, and best practices, fostering a supportive professional community.
Day Two:
Day two will be exclusively open to AISWA schools and non-members by invitation only. The focus will be on Early Childhood pedagogy, programs, and practices. The AISWA early childhood team will deliver professional learning sessions, providing participants with valuable insights and strategies to enhance their educational practices.
This day will offer a deep dive into effective early childhood education methodologies, ensuring that attendees leave with practical knowledge and tools to implement in their own settings. The sessions will be interactive and collaborative, fostering an environment of shared learning and professional growth.
Outcomes
- Deepen understanding of effective strategies for prior to school and transition to school programs
- Gain insights into culturally responsive practices
- Expand knowledge of early childhood pedagogy, programs, and practices through professional learning
- Enhance ability to design and implement early childhood education programs that are inclusive and supportive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Develop skills in creating a positive learning environment that respects and incorporates students' cultural backgrounds
- Apply new strategies and methodologies to enhance early childhood education in remote settings
- Build a professional network with educators from remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settings, fostering collaboration and shared learning
- Reflect on and improve teaching practices through discussions and exchanges with peers
- Strengthen professional identity and commitment to continuous improvement in early childhood education
Presenters
Melissa Kennedy (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Early Childhood
Melissa Kennedy’s primary role is supporting Early Childhood programs at Aboriginal Independent Community Schools.
Melissa is passionate and dedicated to the education profession with almost 20 years’ experience in both Independent Schools and Indigenous education. She has gained extensive experience filling many diverse roles including Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, Early Childhood Coordinator, Deputy of Teaching and Learning and Principal. Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in addition to an inherent understanding of community school education and Inquiry pedagogy.
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Segments
Aboriginal Independent Community Schools Network Day – Early Childhood
Date / Time
21 Jul 2025 Starts: 08:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
Broome Lotteries House Incorporated
Address20 Cable Beach Road E
Broome WA 6725
Australia
PL Hours : 6.50
Aboriginal Independent Community Schools Network Day – Early Childhood
Date / Time
22 Jul 2025 Starts: 08:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person