Project deferred (Refer to COVID-19 Principal update #204) 
The Stretch Project Event has been deferred until 2023. 
Confirmation of Participation for Stretch Project

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The project will be led by Dr Rebecca D.Napier, Gifted Education Advisor, along with a team of both internal CESA advisors and external experts in gifted education. The Stretch Project will enable teachers to design programs that are optimal for highly able learners within their individual school context. Schools may enter the Stretch Project at the novice, apprentice, practitioner, or expect levels.

Please note that participation needs to be approved by your Principal. Please refer to the letter dated 11 February 2022.

COURSE INFORMATION

Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Intended for: Teams of school staff addressing the needs of highly able learners
Duration: Six full days during Term 2, 2022 - Term 2, 2023
(attendance at all days required)

Date/s:

Venue: Catholic Education Office or The Precinct Conference Centre, Thebarton

CORE FOCI AND PRIORITIES

• knowledge and confidence in gifted education
• processes to identify gifted students
• skills to differentiate and personalise learning for the highly able student
• an understanding of the learning and wellbeing needs of highly able learners in their local context
• an understanding of and initiatives to support learner agency

AITSL AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS INCLUDE

A strong commitment to this project will likely result in addressing all seven Australian Professional Standards for Teachers within each team over the six terms. These include the following:

• Know students and how they learn
• Know the content and how to teach it
• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
• Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environment
• Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
• Engage in professional learning
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/careers and the community

INTENDED FOR:

It is intended for teams of school staff addressing the needs of highly able learners.

FACILITATOR

Dr Rebecca D.Napier along with a team of both internal CESA advisors and external experts in gifted education.

For enquiry regarding the project please contact Dr Rebecca D.Napier on 8301 6817 or rebecca.napier@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Please register by 5pm Tuesday 22 February 2022
Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home