Session Presentation Slides


Monday 17th July

Session 1

WSPS - Working as One School  - Melanie Currey, William Stimson Public School

Reframing Behaviour: Moving to a Trauma Informed Paradigm  - Alana Moro, Leah Smileski and Nadia Ghafauri, Ajuga School

Wellbeing in Action: Fisher Road Schools Winning Approach  - Matt Tonkin, Hayley Robertson, Lainie Hailstone, Kari Higgins, Sandra Langley and Jenny Knowles, Fisher Road School

The Importance of Teaching an Unaided Yes/No Response  - Betty Campbell, Julie Bennett and Rianna Patch and Rebecca Lander, Fernhill School

Anxiety in the Classroom  - Luke Hanley, Arndell School


Session 2

A Collaborative Approach to Implementing Inclusive, Engaging and Respectful Schools  - Anne Bennett, Niamh Holmes, Jenny Tran, Betty Campbell and Donna Nicoll, The Ponds School

What Learning Looks Like for Students With Profound Needs? – A Curriculum Journey From Singapore  - Gena Tan, Joana Yeo, Ju Lieh Chan and Sabrina Mok, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore School

NSW Public Schools and theDevelopment of the World's First Truly Inclusive Measure of Learning  - Alex Oo, Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation - NSW DET, Wendy Du Plessis, Lucas Garden School and Kavi Razzaghi-Pour, Clarke Road School

Implementing the Covid ILSP for Students with Severe to Moderate Intellectual Disabilities.  - Pauline Steel, Zoe Hollis and Danielle Alessio, The Ponds School

The Brain Has a Mind of Its Own  - Elizabeth Noske, Mindfull Connections

Teaching Emotion Regulation in Children  - Sally Hambleton and Tamar Karkour, Arndell School


Tuesday 18th July

Session 1

Supporting Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in Special Education  - Dr Vanessa Spiller, Jumpstart Psychology, Robyn Smith, NOFASD Australia

Responding Authentically to Culture  - Tina Lomax, Kingslea School

An Evidence-based Approach to Changing the Support for Episodes of Student Distress in Schools  - Dr Stephen Spencer, Equi Energy Youth


Session 2

Challenging and Changing Perceptions of Emotional and Behavioural Disturbances: A Human Rights, Inclusive and Relational Focus  - Amanda Hicks, Professional Development Oz

What Skills Are Needed to Teach Students with Disabilities: Are Universities Up to The Challenge?  - Associate Prof Jennifer Stephenson, Dr Coral Kemp, Macquarie University and Insped


Session 3

The Broken Link: Overcoming Challenges to Successfully Engage With Allied Health Professionals in NSW Schools.  - Kirsty Young, Rebecca Smith, University of Technology Sydney, Olivia Jackson, Occupational Therapy Paediatric Services

Reframing Learning and Teaching Environments: From Adversity to Achievement  - Justin Roberts, MacKillop Family Services

Supporting Voice and Agency for School Leavers  - Aaron Gardener and Betty Campbell, Yandelora School


Key Dates

Call for Abstracts Available
Wednesday, 8th March 2023

Early Bird Registration Available
Friday, 17th March 2023

Early Bird Registration Closes
Friday, 5th May 2023

Standard Registration Available
Saturday, 6th May 2023

Standard Registration Closes
Monday, 3rd July 2023

Conference Opens
Monday, 17th July 2023

Conference Closes
Tuesday, 18th July 2023

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The Special Education Principals and Leaders Association of New South Wales (SEPLA) provides support to all special education leaders in public schools across NSW.

SEPLA advocates for the learning conditions of our students and the teaching conditions in which our teachers provide educational programs.

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