Intended Audience
Teachers of EALD learners in Years 2 to 12
(The focus will be on written language across all curriculum areas)
Notes:
- Minimum 15 registrations required for the workshop to proceed
- For non-CESA schools: $75 registration fee (invoiced after the event)
Workshop Overview
The Learning English: Achievement and Proficiency (LEAP) Levels tool supports teachers to formatively assess EALD students’ English proficiency using written and oral language samples from across the curriculum.
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum Literacy Progressions, the LEAP Levels help teachers identify what learners can do, determine next steps for learning, and monitor progress over time.
Teachers conducting EALD assessments for CESA funding allocations must complete relevant professional learning in using the LEAP Levels.
Participants who have previously attended LEAP workshops are welcome to join as a refresher.
Workshop Focus (2 Consecutive Days)
Participants will:
- Understand the structure and key elements of LEAP Levels 6–12
- Explore how language patterns create meaning in texts
- Identify key language features in student writing
- Confidently assign LEAP Levels and set language learning goals
Preparatory work for Day 1 will be provided in advance.
Attendance at both days is required, as the content learning is cumulative.
AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers
Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
Standard 6: Engage in professional learning
Facilitator & Workshop Enquiries
Chris Payne - Education Advisor, EALD
chris.payne@cesa.catholic.edu.au / T: 8301 6613
Registration Enquiries: adeline.mcloughlin@cesa.catholic.edu.au
Deadline for Registration: COB Wednesday 11 February 2026
This workshop will be repeated in late Term 1, which requires separate registration.
** BYO Morning Tea / Lunch will be provided **
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NB: If you need to learn about assessing oral language of students in R-1, please CLICK HERE to register for the session, which will be held on 20 May 2026.
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For general EALD information, resources and self-paced online professional learning modules, please visit https://cesacatholic.sharepoint.com/sites/EALLearner
CESA Registration Centre Membership is required, to register for this workshop. If you have changed schools since your last event registration, please update your membership details.
If you are not a member, please CLICK HERE to sign up for membership.
