2024 Conference Presentation Slides
All presentations that have been approved by presenters to share with delegates are provided below.
Monday 22 July 2024
Empowering and Supporting Student Voice at Kimi Ora School
Catriona McKenzie, Kimi Ora School
Eliza Johnson, St George Hospital School
Matthew Small, Amy Huggett, William Dean Public School
"The Pointy End of the Stick": Using Ability Mapping to Support Learners with Complex Needs
Dr Vanessa Spiller, JumpStart Psychology
Supporting Students with Disability Transitioning to High School: What is the Research Evidence?
Prof Iva Strnadova, UNSW Sydney
Empowering Students for Success: A Collaborative Approach to Implementing the 'Zones of Regulation'
Mitchell Oxley, Sarah Gonsalves, Lucas Gardens School
"Gardening and Bees are Cheaper Than Therapy and You Get Honey and Tomatoes"
Ross Whitfeld, Paul Cannings, The Beach School
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps": Music Therapy in a Behaviour School
Joanne McIntyre, Naremburn School
How to Develop Trauma Informed Ready to Learn Plans
Alana Moro, Ajuga School
Supporting the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Students with Complex Needs
Cale Begley, Team Teach Australia and New Zealand
Knowing your Pre-schools - Offering Creative Support for Transition
Laura Woodbury, Silvia Azzopardi, NSW Department of Education
Adding to Teacher’s Tool Kits when Supporting Students with Concentration and Behaviour Challenges
Rebecca Milloy, Care Squared
Changing the Focus from Behaviour to Engagement – A Strengths-based Approach
Dave Speden, Kimi Ora School, New Zealand
Increasing Access Through the Joy of Visual Art
Esmeralda Tran, Sadleir Public School
Strengthening Systems of Practice to Support Evidence Informed Teaching
Claire Brickley, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School
High Quality Assessment Practices that Cater for the Diverse Learning Needs of Students
Nicole Rigele, Salam Haidar, NSW Department of Education
Using Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPG) in Education
Andrew Kingsford-Smith, Rob Woolfrey, Rivendell School, NSW Department of Education
Joshua Oshlack, The Rhythm Village
How to Develop Trauma Informed Ready to Learn Plans
Alana Moro, Ajuga School
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Jess Hall, Kimi Ora School
Supporting Quality Teaching in Hospital School Settings
Elizabeth Papayiannis, Sydney Childrens Hospital School
Embedding Meaningful Assessment Practices to Support a Strong and Collaborative School Culture
Nicole Rigele, Salam Haidar, NSW Department of Education
Maureen Allan, Sara Moppett, Liz McNaughton, Waitaha School
Karen Atkins, NSW Department of Education
Supporting Students with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Hidden Disabilities in the Classroom!
Dr Vanessa Spiller, JumpStart Psychology
Angus Draffan, Scott Gould, Issac King, Kotara School, Josh Hughes, Culture Tech
Sierra Angelina Willow, UNSW
Transdisciplinary Approach to Teamwork at Kimi Ora School
Dave Speden and Jess Hall, Kimi Ora School
Trudy Graham, Leaders Learning Pty Ltd
Key Dates
Early Bird Registration Available
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Early Bird Registration Closes
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Standard Registration Available
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Standard Registration Closes
Friday, 11 July 2025
Late Registration Available
Saturday, 12 July 2025
Conference Opens
Monday, 21 July 2025
Conference Closes
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Conference Convenor
The Special Education Principals and Leaders Association of New South Wales (SEPLA) provides support to all special education leaders in public schools across NSW.
The Australian Special Education Principals Association (ASEPA) is the peak national organisation representing school based special education principals and leaders in Australia.
SEPLA and ASEPA advocates for the learning conditions of our students and the teaching conditions in which our teachers provide educational programs.
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