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REGISTER HERE for the K-12 VIRTUAL Education Symposium, Monday October 10.

Join us online at 8:45am to be welcomed by Danielle Cronin, Director Education Policy Catholic Schools NSW. The keynote will start sharply at 9am and will be presented by Professor Jim Tognolini, ‘Using quantitative and qualitative assessment to inform teaching and learning in the primary and secondary classroom’.

Join us as a staff or as an individual, for 5 hours of NESA Accredited PD.

The day consists of live streamed keynotes and workshops and a wide selection of asynchronous professional learning opportunities. Live streamed sessions are below and asynchronous modules include:

• Formative assessment
• Explicit instruction
• Data based instruction in early writing
• After significant disruption: Accommodating diverse learners in busy & complex classrooms (K-2 and 3-6)
• Effective teaching assistant support: Best practice for small group instruction
• Mental Health & Wellbeing: A Response to COVID 19

Presenters include:

• Sarah Richardson and Georgina Lawrence, Australian Education Research Organisation,
• Professor Pamela J Mims, East Tennessee State University,
• Rachel Carr and Amanda Corby, Illume learning,
• Sue Larkey,
• Jennifer Coen Catholic Schools New South Wales,
• Dr Bree Jimenz, University of Texas at Arlington and more.

For any issues with accessing the registration please email [email protected].

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Catholic Schools New South Wales is hosting a Zoom Webinar, presented by Emina McLean, TODAY, Tuesday 20 September from 3.45pm-4.45pm.

Emina McLean is a researcher, lecturer, primary school English and Literacy leader, and doctoral student, researching the reading and writing skills of university students. She will be presenting on Maximising literacy success through aligned assessment, curriculum, and instruction.

Emina also works as a professional learning provider, consultant, and coach in schools across Australia

Emina’s background is in speech-language pathology, education, child and adolescent psychiatry, and public health.

Emina’s interests are evidence-based practice in education, language and literacy instruction, cognition, mental health, pedagogy, professional learning, and the speech pathology-teaching interface in schools. She is passionate about working with teachers to develop rigorous assessment and instruction practices in English and literacy domains.

REGISTER HERE.

 

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The Catholic Schools NSW – CSSA Catholic Secondary Schools Forum will be held on Thursday 3 November 2022 at the Sydney Masonic Centre, Sydney.

The Symposium theme ‘On the Horizon’ reflects our shared commitment to engaging in current and emerging issues in secondary education in Catholic schools. The symposium program will engage participants to reflect upon change within their school and beyond.

This event will bring together education and industry leaders to discuss current and emerging issues to extend the learning opportunities and outcomes available to students.

Catholic Schools New South Wales is pleased to announce the Catholic Schools New South Wales CSSA Catholic Secondary Schools Forum ‘On the Horizon Symposium Agenda including guest speakers:

• Dr Paul Cahill, A/Executive Director, Curriculum Reform, NESA
• Eric Land & Chris Cividino, Education Lead, NSW Department of Education
• Zid Mancenido, Senior Manager, Research and Engagement, Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)
• Reid Smith, Co-CEO, OCHRE Education
• Dr Vicki Cameron, Rebecca McGlashan, & Moira McGarva, PeopleBench
• Danielle Cronin, Director Education Policy, Catholic Schools New South Wales

The Agenda is available here: 2022 Catholic Schools New South Wales CSSA Catholic Secondary Schools Forum Agenda-03112022

Catholic Schools NSW invites Principals, School Leadership, Key Learning Area Coordinators, VET Coordinators, Career Practitioners and Stage 4–6 Year Coordinators in Catholic education to join us at the Catholic Schools New South Wales CSSA Catholic Secondary Schools Forum ‘On the Horizon’ Symposium.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday 3 November 2022

Time: Registration opens at 8am for commencement at 8.30am-4:00pm

Location: Sydney Masonic Centre – 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney.

The location is close to Museum Train Station, the Light Rail, Buses or Secure Parking Stations.

Cost: There is NO COST to attend the Symposium.

NESA Elective PD

This professional learning can be recorded as 5hours and 30minutes of NESA Elective PD addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:

• 6.3.2 Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.
• 7.4.2 Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice

REGISTRATIONS

Registration open until 5pm, Friday 14 October 2022 or until maximum registrations occur.

There are limited registration spots available. Register now to avoid missing out.

Register here, by clicking BOOK NOW (blue button) on the right.

After registering via the Catholic Schools New South Wales Professional Learning portal you will receive a confirmation email within 48-72 hours.

If you are visiting the Catholic Schools New South Wales Professional Learning portal for the first time you may need to visit the dashboard first by clicking here.

For further information contact [email protected]

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Catholic Schools New South Wales Online On-demand PL modules

The Early Learner Series- by Dr Cathie Harrison

Catholic Schools New South Wales is excited to announce a fantastic professional learning opportunity for all school staff. Dr Cathie Harrison, an early childhood educator with more than 30 years’ experience within early childhood education and related fields, presents three 1-hour online on-demand professional learning PL modules ‘The Early Learner’ which explores the very essence of who the early learner is, the interaction between early learner and educator and dissects important developmental milestones in the life of the early learner.

Participants will learn about:

• developmental theories that guide and inform teaching practices
• the factors that influence the impact on an early learner’s development
• characteristics of the early learner and their implications on a child’s learning journey
• early childhood and education policies and frameworks (e.g. Early Years Learning Framework)
• the teacher’s role in the developmental life of an early learner
• creating a culture and context for collaborative inquiry with early learners.

The modules are available here:

1. Who is the child we see?
2. Who is the early learner?
3. Who is the teacher of the early learner?

*Completing any one of the three modules of The Early Learner series will contribute 1 hour of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Early Childhood and Education addressing standard descriptor, ‘Structure teaching programs using research and collegial advice about how students learn’ (1.2.2) from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW*

If you have not visited Catholic Schools New South Wales PL before you may need to visit the dashboard first by clicking here.

For further information contact [email protected].

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Catholic Schools New South Wales Online On-demand PL module

Rethinking the Role of Teaching Assistants in Inclusive Classrooms

Catholic Schools New South Wales is brings you another fantastic professional learning opportunity for all school staff. Amanda Corby of Illume Learning, an experienced educator in teaching children with disability and passionate about inclusive education, presents the 6^th of nine one hour online on-demand professional learning PL modules.

‘Rethinking the Role of Teaching Assistants in Inclusive Classrooms’ can be found HERE.

The nine online on demand profession learning PL modules are as follows:

• Introduction to Inclusive Education (previously released)
• The Importance of Developing Early Reading Skills for Students with Disabilities (previously released)
• Adapting Early Reading Instruction for Students with Disabilities (previously released)
• Adapting Writing Instruction for Students with Disabilities (previously released)
• Adapting Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities (previously released)
• Rethinking the Role of Teaching Assistants in Inclusive Classrooms
• Universal Design for Learning
• Starting School- Supporting a Successful Transition to School
• Understanding Behaviour as Communication

Each week two more of Illume Learning’s PL online on-demand modules will be released.

*Completing this session of ‘Rethinking the role of teaching assistants in inclusive classrooms’ will contribute 1 hour of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of students/children with Disability addressing standard descriptor, ‘Develop teaching activities that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities’ (1.5.2) and ‘Use teaching strategies based on knowledge of students’ physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics to improve student learning’ (1.1.2)  from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW*

If you have not visited Catholic Schools New South Wales PL before you may need to visit the dashboard first by clicking here.

For further information contact [email protected]

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Catholic Schools New South Wales Online On-demand PL module

Universal Design for Learning- Enhancing Learning for All

Catholic Schools New South Wales is brings you another fantastic professional learning opportunity for all school staff. Amanda Corby of Illume Learning, an experienced educator in teaching children with disability and passionate about inclusive education, presents the 7^th of nine one hour online on-demand professional learning PL modules.

‘Universal Design for Learning- Enhancing Learning for All’ can be found HERE.

The nine online on demand profession learning PL modules are as follows:

• Introduction to Inclusive Education (previously released)
• The Importance of Developing Early Reading Skills for Students with Disabilities (previously released)
• Adapting Early Reading Instruction for Students with Disabilities (previously released)
• Adapting Writing Instruction for Students with Disabilities (previously released)
• Adapting Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities (previously released)
• Rethinking the Role of Teaching Assistants in Inclusive Classrooms
• Universal Design for Learning
• Starting School- Supporting a Successful Transition to School
• Understanding Behaviour as Communication

Each week two more of Illume Learning’s PL online on-demand modules will be released.

*Completing this session of ‘Universal Design for Learning- Enhancing Learning for All’ will contribute 1 hour of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of students/children with Disability addressing standard descriptor, ‘Develop teaching activities that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities’ (1.5.2) and ‘Use teaching strategies based on knowledge of students’ physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics to improve student learning’ (1.1.2)  from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW*

If you have not visited Catholic Schools New South Wales PL before you may need to visit the dashboard first by clicking here.

For further information contact [email protected]

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