DIRECTORS' MESSAGE

Welcome to the March edition of TA Talk.

Well, here we are at the end of Term 1 already! We hope it has been a promising start, and that you and your students are kicking some big goals.

Earlier this week, we sent out an extra broadcast to our usual Thursday communications, to alert you to an upcoming webinar next Tuesday, The Landscape of Anxiety. John Mayes presented in February for us, and if you attended the live web event or have since watched the webinar recording of Introduction to Functional Behaviour Assessment, we are sure you will agree, he is worth paying attention to. There is more information about the upcoming webinar below.

The development of the Australian Standards for Paraprofessional Educators is progressing well. This afternoon, we will be updating the Industry Reference Group on the achievements of the smaller working group, in writing the career level competencies and expectations.

On a more personal note and as business owners, we don't often get a chance to reflect on the impact we have made in education since launching Australian Teacher Aide in 2015. So, on International Women's Day, we were delighted to to be acknowledged by EduGrowth as 2 of 30 women EdTech Leaders in Australia. We are thrilled to be included amongst this group of brilliant business women, all making their mark in education using new and emerging technologies to support learning. Thank you for being on this journey with us!

Our best wishes to you for a relaxing mid-semester break.

Warm regards

Stella and Mandy

TOP TIPS TO MAXIMISE YOUR SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP

Planning for success is key!

We have made a new addition to the Professional Development Planner!

Download the latest version and read the top tips member schools have shared, that have helped them ensure their investment in a school membership with ATA leads to productive professional learning experiences, and improved staff performance. It's on page 2, titled 'Planning for Success is Key'.

UPCOMING EVENT

THE LANDSCAPE OF ANXIETY

Anxiety can be difficult to identify at school, and can affect students’ behaviour, academic performance, and social interactions.
 
Join us for next week's webinar, as John Mayes, Head of Student Engagement at Narangba Valley State High School, will be sharing strategies to help you gain more confidence in managing some of the more complex and challenging situations caused by anxiety and stress in students. 

Hope to see you Tuesday 4 April at 3.30pm AEST!

 NEW RESOURCE

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE OR DIALECT

For many students in Australian schools, English is not their first language, and to develop proficiency in English, they require additional support.  

In this webinar, Dr. Jane Wenlock, Learning Support Coordinator at Kolbe Catholic College in Victoria, discusses the difficulties English language learners face, and shares practical strategies and resources that can be used by educators when supporting the learning of these students.

READ OUR LATEST BLOG

Collaboration is at the heart of Alawa Primary School’s wrap around response to intervention 

Alawa Primary School in the Northern Territory showcases how a school-wide collaborative response to intervention (RTI) enables all students to become successful learners. 

LOOKING FOR STAFF? USE OUR JOB BOARD

Need to recruit?

Schools with ATA membership can advertise positions vacant for education support staff on our Job Board.

Looking for work? 

Individual ATA members can advertise positions wanted.

**POSITION VACANT**

Hampton Park Secondary College in Melbourne, Victoria, is looking for a Learning Support Officer (Part-time). Applications close 2nd April. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to the following schools celebrating their 5th, 6th and 7th continuous year of membership with ATA! This milestone reflects the commitment of the schools' leaders to the professional growth of their education support teams.

7 year Professional Learning Champions

Fisher Road School NSW

Kioma State School QLD

Kolbe Catholic College VIC

Peachester State School QLD

Waverley Christian College VIC

6 year Professional Learning Champions

TAFE Queensland

Atwea College NSW

Rowland Hassall School NSW

5 year Professional Learning Champions

Beerwah State High School QLD

Belridge Secondary College WA

Calvary Christian College QLD

Chisholm Institute VIC

Haileybury VIC

Maleny State High School QLD

Nashville State School QLD

NT Christian Schools NT

Sacred Heart College Kyneton VIC

The Gap State High School QLD

Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School QLD

WELCOME TO OUR NEW SCHOOLS AND TRAINING ORGANISATIONS

NSW

Carroll College

Central Coast Grammar School
Curlewis Public School
Greystanes High School
Holy Trinity Central Inverell
La Salle Academy
Matraville Sports High School 
Norfolk Island Central School

Our Lady Of Mercy College, Burraneer
O'Connor Catholic College Armidale
Sacred Heart Primary School Boggabri
St Edward's Primary School South Tamworth
St Francis Xavier's Primary School Narrabri
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
St Joseph’s Primary School Glen Innes
St Joseph's Primary School Barraba
St Joseph's Primary School Mungindi
St Joseph's Primary School Quirindi
St Joseph's Primary School Tenterfield
St Joseph's Primary School Uralla
St Joseph's Primary School Walgett
St Joseph's Primary School Warialda
St Joseph's Primary School Wee Waa
St Joseph's Primary School West Tamworth
St Mary's College Gunnedah
St Michael's Primary School Manilla
St Nicholas' Primary School Tamworth
St Patrick's Primary School Walcha
St Philomena's Central School Moree
St. Therese's Catholic Primary School, Denistone
TAFE NSW (RTO)
Verity Christian College NSW

QLD

Blackwater State High School

Catherine McAuley College Mackay

Deebing Heights State School

Faith Christian School of Distance Education

Kingaroy State School

MacGregor State High School

My Independent School

Northpine Christian College

Oakleigh State School

St. Joseph's Nudgee College

St Michael's College, Merrimac

The Sycamore School

Toolooa State High School

Wilsonton State School

SA

Prescott College

VIC

Greenvale Secondary College

Hampton Park Secondary College

Maffra Secondary College

Montmorency Secondary College

Mount St Joseph Girls' College, Altona

Our Lady's Primary School

St Andrews Christian College, Wantirna South

St Bernadette's Primary School, The Basin

St Bernard's Primary, Wangaratta

St Therese's Primary School, Kennington

St. Joseph's Primary School, Beechworth

Southern Cross Grammar

WA

Al-Ameen College

Gibbs Street Primary School

Ocean Reef Senior High School

Seton Catholic College

St Denis Catholic Primary School, Joondanna

University of Notre Dame Australia  (RTO)

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