Learning and Development Calendar

ELAA’s Professional Learning and Development calendar ensures that teachers, educators, and committee members are up-to-date and informed.

Educational leadership – now I have the title what do I do next?

Victorian Archive Centre 99 Shiel St, North Melbourne, Australia

So now you are an educational leader what do you do? In this session we will explore how to best come to understand your role as an educational leader as well as identifying mechanisms to create amazing educational change and pedagogical outcomes. Educational leadership is an often misunderstood role which is interpreted in many ways. […]

$250

Ending the year on a high – planning your Annual General Meeting and successful handover to the new committee

Yarra Ranges Council, Conference Room 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale, VIC, Australia

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to the roles and responsibilities of committees of management of early childhood services. This free session will cover: The Annual General Meeting (AGM): – constitutional requirements – committee recruitment – planning the meeting – agenda and reports – committee and elections – after the AGM The handover - what, […]

Free

Music and movement in early childhood programs

Hobson’s Bay City Council, Altona Civic Centre 115 Civic Parade, Altona, VIC, Australia

Research consistently links music and musical activities to supporting learning and development in early childhood. Music is also a universal source of pleasure. We know that music triggers positive emotion, aids wellbeing and self-regulation for children and should be a core part of every high quality early childhood program. This is a practical session that […]

$250

Demystifying your assessment and rating visit

Abbotsford Convent – Salon Room 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford

Although four years have passed since the introduction of the National Quality Framework, assessment and rating visits are still a relatively new experience for many services. Understandably, teachers and educators have many questions about what to expect from their first and second assessment and rating visits. This session will provide plenty of information on what […]

$250

Being an ethical professional – embedding ethics in our everyday practice

Manningham City Council 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Choosing to act ethically is a defining feature of being an Early Childhood Professional. From decisions to support children’s rights and uphold their agency to deciding what to say or not say to a parent or colleague, ethics are part of everyday practice. This session explores the delicate art of understanding what we have a […]

$250

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder and Positive Behaviour Support – an overview

This seminar will help you develop an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how it may impact upon children’s learning and behaviour. This session will help participants develop a deeper understanding of ASD. Practical strategies will be explored providing tips and tools to support teachers and educators working with children with ASD. ABOUT THE […]

$95

Safety – not just child’s play

Southern Golf Club Lower Dandenong Road,, Keysborough

Employers are responsible under Victorian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws for providing and maintaining a workplace that is safe and without risk to health for employees. ELAA, together with Recovre, presents a one day seminar on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Return to Work (RTW). The course is specifically designed for employers and […]

$367.50

Positive Behaviour Guidance for 3–5 year olds

Manningham City Council 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

In this evening session Jo Lange shares insight and strategies on the importance of relationships and the power of engagement in guiding children’s behaviour in the years from 3 to 5. Drawing from the core principles of the VEYLDF, this session explores positive approaches and planning, advocacy and the empowerment of children, effective communication strategies […]

$95

Ending the year on a high – planning your Annual General Meeting and successful handover to the new committee

City of Greater Dandenong (Civic Centre, Level 2 - Meeting Rooms 2NW & 2NE) 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, VIC

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to the roles and responsibilities of committees of management of early childhood services. This free session will cover: The Annual General Meeting (AGM): – constitutional requirements – committee recruitment – planning the meeting – agenda and reports – committee and elections – after the AGM The handover - what, […]

Free

Indigenous perspectives in children’s programs

Abbotsford Convent – Salon Room 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford

During this hands-on practical session Yarn Strong Sista aims to leave participants with a greater understanding of Victorian Aboriginal culture and have the confidence to support and embed Aboriginal culture as part of the everyday program. Teachers and educators will be inspired by the stories from other early childhood services that have made a commitment […]

$250
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