Description
Each network meeting there will be a short information session about a particular disability. This session we will briefly outline what is meant High Support Needs and Multiple Disabilities.
Term1 the topic of discussion will be 'Effective organization and collaboration with colleagues'. How does your school organise its Inclusive Education programme? What effective measures do you put in place to utilize staff? We look forward to collaborating and sharing ideas.
Presenters
Maggie Balfe (AISWA Staff)
Inclusive Education Consultant
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.
Bronte Paterson (AISWA Staff)
Inclusive Education Consultant
Bronte has been with the AISWA Inclusive Education team since 2019, bringing with her a wealth of inclusive education knowledge. Previously, Bronte held Inclusive Education leadership roles in several large K-12 schools. She has also been a literacy consultant in the UK and has a strong background in the teaching of phonics and spelling. Bronte has a passion for working with Autistic students and is currently studying for a Masters of Autism. Her realistic and practical approach when supporting schools is highly valued and beneficial.
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Date / Time
26 Feb 2019 Starts: 09:30 Finishes: 11:30Delivery Format : In Person