IE Networking Session - Secondary - Free Session

PL # 11929

  • Starting on 30 Aug 2018
  • Cancellation permitted until 27 Mar 2018
  • Event registrations closed on 28 Aug 2018

Delivery Format :

This PL has been cancelled

Description

This network meeting the disability we will be considering will be Cerebral Palsy. Each group will then have a facilitated discussion about transition planning for all students with disabilities. Please bring examples of planning documents and programmes you may use to support transition to share with the group. 

Presenters

Maggie Balfe (AISWA Staff)

Inclusive Education Consultant

Maggie Balfe <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Maggie Balfe joined the Inclusive Education team at AISWA in January 2015. She has worked in the field of education for many years; starting her career in special education teaching in the 1980s with the Department of Education in Western Australia as a teacher in special schools. During the early 1990’s she worked in the United Kingdom as part of an early intervention team supporting families of children with disabilities. On her return to Western Australia she worked for Catholic Education WA taking on a variety of roles (Consultant for Students with Disabilities, followed by Coordinator of a High Support Needs Centre and finally teaching students with disabilities at secondary level) before joining AISWA. As an Inclusive Education Consultant Maggie supports schools promoting positive inclusive practices for students with disabilities in schools. Maggie has a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Diploma in Special Education.

Lynne Nixon (AISWA Staff)

Consultant - Child Protection

Lynne Nixon <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

 

Lynne joined the Inclusive Education team at AISWA in April 2017 where her roles have included Inclusive Education Consultant, Inclusive Education Coordinator, and currently Consultant - Child Protection.  She brings experience in filling various roles within schools, particularly in the areas of disability and leadership. During her time as Principal, Lynne has been passionate about creating an inclusive school culture and community, and quality teaching and learning. She has been involved in supporting and mentoring school leaders, and school registration, particularly in child protection and disabilities. 

Lynne currently provides support to all AISWA schools in child safety and child protection. She is the AISWA contact in assisting inquiries related to child abuse including mandatory reporting and works with other child safe /child protection agencies. 

 

 

 

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Segments

Event Segment

Date / Time

30 Aug 2018 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 11:00

Delivery Format : In Person

AISWA Training Room Suite 6A (First Floor)

PL Hours : 2.00

Learning Area

  • Inclusive Education

School Area

  • Secondary (7-10)
  • Senior Secondary (11 - 12)
  • Leadership

Event Contact

AITSL Standards