Workshop Description

In 2021, the CESA Early Childhood Network (ECN) will bring together educators who work with children aged Birth - 8. All CESA leaders, teachers and educators of children in prior to school and first years of school settings, are invited to be part of the network.

The ECN returns this year with face to face meetings centrally at the Catholic Education Office, Thebarton, and via a series within regional centres also.

The Network meetings provide educators with opportunities to connect, share, be inspired and to learn from and with each other, and from specialists in Early Childhood Education and Care and child-related disciplines. Working alongside the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) collection of children in their first year of school which takes place in 2021 and captures a snapshot across Australia of young children’s early development, the focus within the Early Childhood Network will be The Developing Child.

Core FOCI and Priorities

• Building and working within a community of practice, sharing knowledge, expertise and inspiration in early childhood (Birth - 8)
  
• Supporting the transitions of children and families throughout early childhood (Birth - 8)
  
• Developing knowledge of and considering possibilities with the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)
  

AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers Include

Standard 1.1: Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
Standard 1.5: Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities
Standard 4.1: Support student participation
Standard 5.4: Interpret student data
Standard 6.3: Engage with colleagues and improve practice

Intended Audience: CESA Leaders, Teachers and Educators (Prior to School & First Years of School)

Facilitators: Sarah Wight (Education Advisor: Early Years) and Christina Moutos (OSHC, Supported Play Groups and Preschools Advisor)

Workshop Enquiries: sarah.wight@cesa.catholic.edu.au / T: 8301 6181 or christina.moutos@cesa.catholic.edu.au / 8301 6180

Registration Enquiries: adeline.mcloughlin@cesa.catholic.edu.au