Week Six
STATE AND NATIONAL SCENENAPLAN and the AEDC
Students who are developmentally vulnerable on the language and cognitive domain, or on the communication and general knowledge domain of the AEDC, have lower NAPLAN numeracy and reading test scores. These students have lower NAPLAN scores in their first year of testing, and do not catch up. Who are our developmentally vulnerable students and what are we doing to overcome this vulnerability? NAPLAN NEWS
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PD AND CONFERENCESCall for Workshops
7th Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Education Conference - 17 - 19 May 2016 The Conference Organising Committee invites you to submit a proposal to present a Workshop at the 7th Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Catholic Education Conference being hosted in Rockhampton. Flyer with more information here Literacy Solutions PD Opportunities Literacy Solutions are offering the following PD opportunities which would very much compliment the work that is occurring in schools in relation to literacy coaching. Venue is Brothers Cairns, 99-105 Anderson Street, Manunda - Prep - Language and Literature - 18th August - Guided Reading - 18th August - Teaching Diverse Learners in Years 1-2 - 19 August - Teaching Writing in Years 1-2 - 19 August More information can be found here Bandscales for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Learners Training - 2 Day Intensive (August 4th and 5th) + Moderation - 1 Day (Oct 22nd). More information here Using Action Research to Improve Literacy Outcomes for Students (presented by Alison Davis) Thursday, 27 August 2015 at Whitfield State School More information can be found here Today's Children Tomorrow's Future The 2015 Early Years Conference – Today’s Children Tomorrow’s Future – Strengthening collaboration and practice across the early years will be held at The Cairns Institute, JCU 10-11 September. The conference is a collaboration between Mission Australia, the Benevolent Society, QLD Department of Education and Training – Early Childhood Education and Care, the Department of Communities Child Safety and QLD Health and The Cairns Institute, JCU. You can also find further information on the conference website: http://www.earlyyearsconference.com.au/ Think Prepare Plan Conference 2015 Monday, 10 August to Tuesday 11 August - Townsville My Future: My Life's THINK PREPARE PLAN Conference presents an inspiring and comprehensive program that explores what it takes for secondary school students to transition successfully to life after school. Click here for more information and for registration details. How to teach .... Modules The Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) in conjunction with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has developed a series of online coaching modules. The first in a series of modules was How to teach reading which was released in mid-2014. DETE has advised that feedback to date on the module – from both early career and experienced teachers – has been very positive. The next two modules How to teach writing and How to teach mathematics are now available on Scootle. These modules have been developed to promote evidence-based decision making, strengthen pedagogical practice and deepen teacher knowledge in the teaching of reading, writing and mathematics. They integrate current research and effective practice. Designed for teachers to complete with the support of a coach, these modules comprise six episodes and are self-paced, optional and free of charge to complete. The How to teach science and How to assess learning and use evidence to differentiate modules are currently in development. D.I.R.E.C.T (Disability Inclusion: Realising Effective Classroom Teaching) Funds are available for professional learning opportunities for a classroom teacher of a student with a disability. For further information please contact Katrina Hamlyn Education Officer - Learning Support. Phone: 40509722 or email [email protected] Early Years Conference The Early Years Conference will take place in September with both national and international speakers. This conference is open to all sectors in schooling and community. More information here |
For further information please contact:
Christine Masters, Senior Education Officer - Primary Curriculum
Phone 40509769 or email [email protected] |
Danielle Purdy, Senior Education Officer - Secondary Curriculum
Phone 40509707 or email [email protected] |
Information presented in this update is sourced from a variety of organisations including the QSA and QCEC