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
Challenging the Use of Life Skills Outcomes for Students With Disability: A Practical Approach. - Sam Widmer, Homebush Boys High School
Student Feedback Matters! Implementing a Modified TTFM Survey for Students Non Verbal and Complex Needs - Mel King and Angela Gibb, St George 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
Help! My Student has LAMP! Practical Tips for Implementing LAMP at School. - Leanna Fox, Liberator Pty Ltd
Optimising Cognitive Load and Cognitive Processing for At-Risk and Struggling Readers - Dr Susan Galletly, Central Queensland University
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
Dogs in Education: How Animal Assisted Therapy Can Improve Both Wellbeing AND Achievement - Leah Checkley, Nexus Education
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
Descriptive Teaching Approach. A Workshop to Support Communication Development in the Classroom for AAC Users. - Morgan Threlfall, Liberator Pty Ltd
Teaching Emotion Regulation in Children - Sally Hambleton and Tamar Karkour, Arndell School
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
Westbridge Specialist School: The Trauma Informed Journey Towards the Elimination of Physical Restraint - David Bagwell, Westbridge Residential School
An Evidence-based Approach to Changing the Support for Episodes of Student Distress in Schools - Dr Stephen Spencer, Equi Energy Youth
Session 2
Collaborating for Change: School Clinics to Improve Well-Being of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Hebah Saleh, Natalie Hunter, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
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
Towards Teaching Standards for Special & Inclusive Education: Can We Create Our Own Professional Practice? - Susan Forner, Murrumbidgee Regional High School
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
Exploring Australia’s Potential Towards Optimising Language, Learning and Life Outcomes - Dr Susan Galletly, Central Queensland University
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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