Upcoming+Professional+Learning

Professional Learning - Katherine:

Multilit (Making Up for Lost Time in Literacy) and Minilit (Meeting Initial Needs in Literacy) are Tier 2 individual and small group intervention programs for struggling readers. The programs were mentioned as an evidence-based program achieving huge success that will continue to be supported as part of the Australian Government's "Reading Blitz".
 * MultiLit and MiniLit Professional Development Sessions at Clyde Fenton Primary School **
 * Multilit Reading Tutor Program - Tuesday April 30th (Term 2 Week 3)
 * MiniLit Program - Wednesday May 1st and Thursday May 2nd (Term 2 Week 3)

Week 3, Thursday May 2nd, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Casuarina Street Primary School Agenda:
 * Early Years Learning Community Meeting Term 2, 2013 **
 * how to really embed literacy and numeracy in play-based learning
 * Katherine Early Reading Project - research and approaches to teaching phonemic awareness

Week 4, Thursday May 9th, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Katherine School of the Air - join us in the studio or connect via REACT All teachers, assistant teachers and tutors welcome For more information contact Amy Higgins amy.higgins@nt.gov.au, 08 8972 5348 Topic for sharing: English Oral Language - what are some of your strategies for planning for, teaching and assessing oral language?
 * ESL Network Meeting Term 2, 2013 **

Maree Garrigan - Director, Teacher Registration Board (TRB) visited the Katherine Region with important information regarding the Boards exceptions and teachers responsibilities to ensure continued registration. Please find below important fact sheets, the National Teaching Standards and requirements for evidence. For further enquires please contact Maree Garrigan maree.garrigan@nt.gov.au
 * // Teacher Registration Board TRB //**



The [|Special Education online courses - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders and Understanding and Managing Behaviour] (pdf 1.4 kb) are available to all teachers and support staff across the Northern Territory. They are free and accessible 24/7 online. Participants will be part of a small group (10-12) supported by an online tutor who can track the progress of course members, assist course members, facilitate forums and discussions groups. The course is a minimum of 20 hours to complete. These hours contribute to the PD hours teachers need for the Teacher Registration. Participants are able to work at own pace and can access via the web anywhere. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion and accreditation will be investigated. Refer to the Frequently asked questions ([|pdf 93 kb] | [|word 46 kb]) or email SpecEdProject.DET@nt.gov.au for more details. For further details please contact Kate Dixon: kate.dixon@ntschools.net

Professional Learning - Darwin:

PETAA provides high quality, practical professional learning courses in English and literacy teaching (including EAL/D) for primary school teachers at all career stages. Please search for 'NT' in the 'state' field to access session dates and times within the Northern Territory.

The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers is the nation’s premier organisation of mathematics educators. It aims to:
 * support and enhance the work of teachers;
 * promote the learning of mathematics; and
 * represent and promote interests in mathematics education.

Links:  Atomic Learning is an online resource containing over 35 000 tutorials for software training. Use the search filters to access easy to follow video tutorials, ask ICT questions and share your learning with colleagues around the NT. Watch the "Getting Started" video to help you navigate your way around this site.

 Nightcliff Technology Precinct is an eLearning centre for educators in the Northern Territory. They offer a range of professional learning opportunities and services to support teachers to embed technology into teaching and learning practices.

 Scholarships are available for early childhood educators, teachers and school support staff to upgrade their qualification to specialise in early childhood education by undertaking the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Inservice (Early Childhood), Certificate III in Children's Services, or a Masters degree.

The National Professional Standards for Teachers is a public statement of what constitutes teacher quality. This website includes descriptions of the standards, illustrations of practice and professional engagement.

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