Learning and Development Calendar

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

Starting from the Beginning – Governance Information and Support: Hobson’s Bay

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

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to the roles and responsibilities of committees of management of early childhood services. The free session will cover: • An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of committees of management to ensure sound governance. • Your role as: – an Incorporated Association committee – an Approved Provider and an early childhood […]

Free

Financial Management

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

This session explores the responsibilities of the committee in relation to managing the finances of the incorporated association. Topics include: • the legal framework for incorporated associations • record keeping and reporting • allocation of financial tasks within the committee • planning including preparing the budget.

Free

Working with vulnerable children and families

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

ELAA, with the Children’s Protection Society (CPS), present a one day seminar for educators, early childhood service providers and other early childhood professionals that work with vulnerable young children and their families This seminar will support educators to: understand and work effectively with vulnerable children and families understand the impacts of trauma both on children […]

$250

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

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

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

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

Literacy, numeracy and science in the outdoors

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

Learning through play is central to early years pedagogy and practice. But how and what are we teaching and what are the children actually learning? And how are we sharing this learning with the families and the learning community? How can we promote learning through play, particularly in the outdoors when others in our learning […]

$250

Digital technology in the early years

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

Unpack the opportunities and challenges that come with incorporating new technologies for children to use in your program and consider the role all early childhood professionals have in ensuring that technology has a positive role in children’s development. This session will include content about how to use technology with children for a range of purposes […]

$250

Positive Behaviour Guidance for 3–5 year olds

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

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
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