ATSI Education – Investing in Focus Schools Program 2014, Day 2

Language and Literacy

Working in meaningful partnerships to strengthen and

build strong, resilient and connected individuals and community

Course Information

Term 2, Friday 13 June 2014 from 9 am to 4 pm.  (Registration from 8.45am)

Held at the Sunnybrae Function Centre, Tikalara Street, REGENCY PARK SA 5010

Presenters and Core Foci – LANGUAGE and LITERACY

Dr. Jared Thomas will lead the workshop in collaboration

with Tony Hole

Jonathan Lindsay-Tjapaltjarri Hermawan will return as

Critical Friend

Following on from the Term 1, March 13 workshop this professional development day will focus on language and learning in literacy, to build capacity of curriculum leaders, teachers and principals in the area of successful learning outcomes for ATSI students.

Attendance at this workshop will equip you with a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding integrating

effective literacy learning to improve educational

outcomes for all students.

The workshop will cover what is important for schools to provide for ATSI students in literacy education and

literacy’s connection to language, culture and identity.

AITSL Australian Professional Standards

for teachers include:

Standard 1. Know students and how they learn

Standard 3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

Standard 4. Create and maintain supportive and safe

learning environments

Standard 6. Engage in Professional Learning

Intended for

Schools involved in the Investing in Focus Schools Project

Program outline

A full day session.  Duration 7 hours

Closing date for registration is Friday 6 June 2014

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.  Please advise of

any dietary requirements (GF, Vegetarian, lactose Free)

Contact details

For registration enquiries, please contact

Murray Koster 8301 6639 murray.koster@cesa.catholic.edu.au or

Tony Hole 8301 6646 tony.hole@cesa.catholic.edu.au