School is considered to be one of the key environments for students to acquire and practice social skills. Learn about the use of practical strategies that will align with the curriculum capabilities and which support Social Emotional Learning goals.

Workshop Overview:

Social skills are essential for all individuals, and for students with ASD these do not come naturally. School is considered to be one of the key environments for students to acquire and practice these skills.  Using hands-on activities and case-studies, you will have the opportunity to learn and explore essential strategies that will align with the curriculum capabilities, support Social Emotional Learning goals and be applied in your classroom practice.  

This workshop will allow participants to:

• Understand the social emotional learning needs of students with ASD;
• Work with strategies which are inclusive and supportive of ASD students;
• Evaluate the utility of strategies for their context. 

Meet your presenter:

Dr Anna Bortoli is a special education and autism consultant, and a former Assistant Principal and Lecturer. As a consultant she provides professional learning and in-situ training with teachers about strategies and approaches for students and young children with developmental delays or autism. Her research work relates to the areas of Structured Teaching, Executive Skills for Learning, Functional Assessment, Curriculum and ILPs. She delivers tertiary training and Masterclasses in ASD and ADHD. She is TEACCH® Certified Practitioner Level and has received training through Division TEACCH®, enabling her to implement a Structured Teaching approach with teachers and parents. Anna is committed to the professional growth of practitioners in the field of special education.  

Suitability:

This workshop is suitable for primary and secondary classroom teachers from mainstream and specialist schools, co-ordinators in schools and learning support staff who are responsible for students in receipt of state funding.  Pre-service, Graduates & Relief teachers will also benefit from attending.

This Professional Learning meets the following AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:

1. Know students and how they learn (1.1; 1.2; 1.5; 1.6)

3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning (3.1; 3.3; 3.4)

4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments (4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4)

5. Assess, Provide Feedback and Report on Student Learning (5.1; 5.2; 5.3; 5.4; 5.5)

Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO):

Positive climate for learning:

• Empowering students and building school pride
• Setting expectations and promoting inclusion

Why Edumazing PDs?

• Quality endorsed;
• Inspire change with practical and achievable ideas, resources and strategies;
• Outstanding qualified presenters;
• Pre- and post-service delivery to ensure participants needs are met;
• Supported by research;
• Innovative and unique.

If you would like us to host this workshop at your school, or find out more about our Professional Learning Services, you may contact us on 9731 1400 or complete a request form.