Webinar - 1 September, 2020

Your Words Create Your Future

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Paraprofessional Educator Role.

Our life is what our thoughts make it. This is why it is so important to have a clear understanding of the internal dialogue (self-talk) we have and how it impacts us. 
During this webinar, Patty Duque, a certified results coach, speaker and best-selling author, will share with you the top 5 secrets of how you can change your words to change your life and the life of those around you! She will also share some great acronyms that have helped many of her clients (as young as 10 years old) change their perspective, attitude and self-talk.
Suited for school leaders, teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff.
Webinar - 27 June, 2017

A Collaborative Framework for Student Success

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under eTAPS.

With the growing pressure to raise student achievement, and catch up Australia’s international ranking in literacy, mathematics, and science; how can schools work more collaboratively with teachers and support staff, to improve the outcomes for students? In this research based webinar, Stella Liliendal, Founding Director of Australian Teacher Aide, will share the data from teacher aides, teachers and school leaders about the challenges of working together, and explore four steps that schools can take to improve their learning support practices.
Webinar - 13 July, 2021

Step Up Stand Tall - Changing the Mindset of the Paraprofessional

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Paraprofessional Educator Role.

Taryn Riles is a school learning support officer (SLSO) at Boorowa Central School, and is the current Australian Teacher Aide of the Year. 

Taryn is passionate about inclusive education for all students of diverse backgrounds, and a facilitator for the Stronger Smarter Institute.

Taryn believes that valuing your own contribution as a professional is key to ensuring others appreciate the contributions of paraprofessionals to the educational outcomes and wellbeing of students. During this webinar, Taryn hopes to empower teacher aides to take ownership and pride in their profession. 

This webinar is suitable for all P-12 educators
 
Webinar - 21 November, 2017

Growing Entrepreneurs and Sustaining Communities with School Kitchen Gardens

Join us to learn about some unexpected outcomes of kitchen garden programs in schools. Robyn Cook, veteran garden teacher, will share with us her experience on how to extend learning beyond the four walls of the classroom, including creating micro-business opportunities and building productive relationships with communities.

Should schools employ paraprofessionals to provide intervention under new government funding?

27 January, 2021
Webinar - 13 February, 2018

How to Apply for a Position as a Teacher Aide: A Step by Step Guide Part 1

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Paraprofessional Educator Role.

Teacher aide jobs are in high demand, with many people competing for the one position. For most jobs you will need to submit a formal application and answer a set of selection criteria to be shortlisted for an interview.
 
In Part 1 of How to Apply for a Position as a Teacher Aide you will learn:
· how to apply for a job: The cover letter, your resume and selection criteria
· the do’s and don’ts of writing selection criteria
· how to break the selection criteria code
· how to identify key words
· how to demonstrate your experience for the job
Webinar - 13 March, 2018

How to Apply for a Position as a Teacher Aide: A Step by Step Guide Part 2

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Paraprofessional Educator Role.

Teacher aide jobs are in high demand, with many people competing for the one position. For most jobs you will need to submit a formal application and answer a set of selection criteria, to be shortlisted for an interview.
 
In Part 2 of How to Apply for a Position as a Teacher Aide you will have an opportunity to use what you learned in Part 1 to write your own selection criteria during this session. You will learn how to:
· use the STAR model to address selection criteria 
· respond to each selection criteria
· present and submit your application
· prepare for the interview
Webinar - 14 November, 2023

Pathways to Teaching for Teacher Aides

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Paraprofessional Educator Role.

Many universities around Australia are creating pathways to teaching to address acute teacher shortages. 

In this webinar, we have invited Dr Elizabeth Murray to talk about the pathways to teaching for teacher aides at Charles Sturt University. Dr Murray will provide an overview of the current state of play in the teacher education space, discuss a traineeship-type model to train future teachers, and explore the possibilities of upskilling teacher aides across Australia who wish to retrain as primary and secondary school teachers.

You will learn about the: 

  • Collaborative Teacher Aide Pathway developed by Charles Sturt University
  • Grow Your Own Teacher Training program, Department of Education NSW 
  • Recognition of prior learning (RPL) given to teacher aides for their vocational qualifications or experience in schools for those who enter Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degrees.

Dr Murray will share some testimonials from students who are currently studying with Charles Sturt University, and case studies to exemplify the study options available. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions.