Standard 1.1 Understand how students learn.

Standard 2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based strategies to support learning and teaching.

Standard 4.1 Use inclusive practices that support student participation and engagment.

Guest presenter, Sarah Lovett, returns again this year to share more about PDA. Sarah is an accredited social worker, specialising in supporting children with pathological demand avoidance. She is also founder of ‘Our PDA Kids’, and her knowledge and skills are coupled with lived experience. Sarah is a proud autistic woman with a PDA profile.  

In this webinar, Sarah will share: 

• How PDA and ADHD interact 
• How different approaches can support students 
• How to understand what their brains are seeking 
• The brain chemistry of ADHD and Autism 

This webinar will be presented at 3:30 pm AEST. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment.  

Standard 5.2 Use effective feedback strategies with students to support learning.

Kim Nuske, ATA Teacher and ATAPS facilitator, shares more practical strategies for teaching assistants, this time with a focus on giving students effective feedback to support their learning: 

• Use key words and phrases to encourage and affirm student learning
• Foster a growth mindset through feedback
• Understand the power of ‘yet’
• Give individual, targeted feedback
   

This webinar will be presented at 3:30 pm AEST. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment.

Standard 3.1 Communicate with teachers to support planning for student learning and wellbeing. 

Standard 7.4 Demonstrate professionalism in interaction with colleagues and the school community and establish effective relationships.  

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, resilience and strong relationships are more critical than ever. But what’s the secret to thriving in the face of challenges while maintaining meaningful connections? It all comes down to authentic communication.  

Join international mindset speaker Patty Duque in this transformative 40-minute webinar where she simplifies the neuroscience of resilience and the dynamics of human connection. You'll learn how to harness the power of your mind to build stronger relationships, navigate difficult conversations, and bounce back from setbacks with confidence and clarity.  

In this session, you’ll discover:  

• The Resilience Blueprint: How to train your brain to handle challenges and emerge stronger.  
• Authentic Communication: Proven techniques to express yourself effectively and build trust in personal and professional relationships.  
• The Connection Formula: Insights into creating meaningful bonds that stand the test of time.

This webinar will be presented at 3:30 pm AEST. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment.