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September 2019
Australian Children’s Laureate: Say It Anyway September
From Morris Gleitzmann on the Australian Children's Laureate (ACL) website: This month I've been thinking about the generations of children who were told that young people should be seen but not heard. I don't know who first came up with the idea back then, but I wish they hadn't taken all those silent movies they were watching quite so literally.... Find out more about the ACL program here Download the full Stories Make Us calendar here
Find out more »Australian Reading Hour
On Thursday September 19 2019, stop what you’re doing for one hour and pick up a book. We want Australians to either rediscover or introduce themselves to the benefits of reading. Take the time to learn, escape and relax. In children, reading has been shown to help with identity formation, setting them up for success in the future. In adults, reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having…
Find out more »Global Climate Strike
We're stepping things up - join us as students and adults all around the world walk out from school and work in a bid to halt this climate crisis.Australia is experiencing a climate emergency, with First Nations people and front line communities in the thick of it. Prolonged droughts are crippling farming communities and unprecedented floods are creating chaos. Homes and cities are constantly under threat from catastrophic bush fires and severe cyclones. Heatwaves are sweeping the nation. Our reefs…
Find out more »October 2019
Classroom Management for EA’s and Teachers
How to create a safe and supportive and inclusive learning environment that supports the needs of diverse students. AITSL Standards: 4.1 Support student participation 4.2 Manage classroom activities 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour 4.4 Maintain student safety 4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically
Find out more »Duty of Care for EA’s and school support staff
Understand the legislative requirements of duty of care for teachers, and how it applies to EAs and support staff AITSL Standards:4.4 Maintain student safety 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities 7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements
Find out more »Early Career Teacher Support 1:1 Peer Support
Come and meet with an experienced teacher/mentor for a 1:1 support session. Bring your programs, lessons and questions! AITSL Standards: 6.1 – Identify and plan professional learning needs6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice6.3 – Engage with colleagues and improve practice
Find out more »Education Assistants: understanding your contract and permanency
What should be included in your contract, and what steps should you take to protect your rights when negotiating your contract?
Find out more »Manual Handling in Early Childhood
Explore the regulations and guidelines around touching and handling children, including in difficult situations. AITSL Standards:1.6 Strategies to support full participation of students with disability 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour 4.4 Maintain student safety 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities 7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements
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