Webinar - 9 May, 2017

Introduction to eTAPS - Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools

123, WA

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

Effective Teacher Aide Support Practices For Schools is a brand new professional learning program, created by Australian Teacher Aide. During this webinar, we will explain the reasons why there is a need for this program, how the teacher - teacher aide team can benefit, plus we will show you a preview of each module and what to expect in the upcoming webinar series. This session is interactive with handouts, activities and Q&A.

Once upon a time, TIME was a barrier ...

16 April, 2020

Once upon a time, time was the biggest barrier for schools when considering professional development for teacher aide teams. And then COVID-19 happened ...

Sunshine Christian School builds staff capability to support student wellbeing and learning

14 December, 2022

Sunshine Christian School is a small multicultural school nestled in the western suburbs of Melbourne, with fewer than 100 students.  In this closeknit school community, where students represent 14 different nationalities, 80% of whom are Burmese and  Vietnamese, there is a strong  focus on wellbeing and learning.

Webinar - 11 July, 2017

eTAPS Module 2 Preview - How to Support Student Learning

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

This is a preview of Module 2: How to Support Student Learning, from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Participate in this interactive workshop activity where we explore practical strategies teacher aides can use to scaffold students in the learning process. This session includes a worksheet and a Q&A session.

How did Oak Flats High School become professional learning champions?

26 October, 2020

This year Oak Flats High School NSW celebrates its fifth year of professional learning with Australian Teacher Aide, where Jo Opie, Head Teacher at the Jamberoo Special Education Centre, has been leading her team of SLSOs on a successful professional learning journey.

Webinar - 13 June, 2023

Unpacking the Career Stages and Expectations in the Standards for Paraprofessional Educators

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under School Performance and Development

Since 2021, Australian Teacher Aide have collaborated with an Industry Reference Group (IRG) of leading educators, to develop the Australian Standards for Paraprofessional Educators in Schools. 

Throughout this journey we have been consulting with all education sectors, and in September last year, we invited you to attend our first live web event on the Standards, and participate in the Have Your Say Survey. 

As we get closer to publishing the Standards, we would once more like to invite you to join Mandy Bell and Stella Liliendal, Directors, and Co-founders of ATA, along with leading educators from the IRG to:
•    gain insights into the four career stages for paraprofessional educators
•    learn about the expectations for Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement
•    and provide feedback on the career stages and expectations. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the career stages and expectations in the Standards, and help ensure they represent the diverse and complex work of paraprofessional educators in Australian schools.

Webinar - 8 August, 2017

eTAPS Module 3 Preview - How to Give Effective Feedback to Students

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

This is a preview of Module 3: How to Give Effective Feedback to Students, from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Participate in this interactive workshop activity where we explore why students need formative feedback and how it helps students become better learners. This session includes a worksheet and a Q&A session.

Webinar - 9 March, 2021

Maximising Student Outcomes at Oak Flats High School

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under School Performance and Development.

Jo Opie, Head Teacher of the Jamberoo Centre at Oak Flats High School, in NSW, has created an inclusive team culture, where the role of their teacher aides is considered vital to maximising student outcomes.

In this webinar Jo shares how she has built the capacity of teacher aides to successfully support the learning and wellbeing of young people with Autism and behavioural difficulties. Join Jo and her colleagues, to learn: 
   •    Why building the capacity of teacher aides leads to student success
   •    How to create an inclusive team culture that values relationships, diversity and communication
   •    How to use a strengths-based approach and growth mindset to inspire and motivate everyone to strive to be their best

Suitable for school leaders, teachers and paraprofessional educators
 

Standards for Paraprofessional Educators - A National Roadmap to Excellence

04 July, 2023

The publication of the Australian Standards for Paraprofessional Educators in Schools (ASPES) will mark a significant step forward in recognising and valuing the role of paraprofessional educators and provide schools with a national roadmap to excellence. 

Webinar - 13 June, 2017

eTAPS Module 1 Preview - How to Plan for Student Learning

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

This is a preview of Module 1: How to Plan for Student Learning from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Participate in this interactive workshop activity where we explore the role of the teacher and teacher aide, and discover what teacher aides should know about the student, and the task, before a support session. This session includes a worksheet and a Q&A session.