New South Wales STRATEGIES FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP - Incorporating an introduction to the Whole Child Primary Program, Event Code: 978 0 73396 255 4 Presenter: Dr. Sue Roffey Dr. Sue Roffey was a teacher for 17 years, mostly working with students who had a range of behavioural difficulties. She then became an educational psychologist involved not only with students, but also with families and schools. Since 2002 she has been lecturing on the school counselor training course at UWS and working in schools around Australia. Sue’s extensive publications are not only based on research but on direct and indirect experiences of what works in creating supportive communities and maximizing pro-social behaviour. This includes a focus on the wellbeing of teachers. Exit Cost: $120.00 Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2008      Time:    9.30a.m. - 3.30p.m. (morning Tea & Lunch Included) Venue: St Georges Leagues Club Heritage Room 124 Princes Highway Kogarah NSW 2217 Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: This full day course will: Define what is wellbeing and why the wellbeing needs of the students should be a focus for schools How the theory can be carried across into the classroom using the practical techniques and strategies What is involved in social and emotional literacy An introduction into Circle Time as appropriate pedagogy for wellbeing and how to facilitate Circle Time effectively A forum to discuss whole school issues The Whole Child program is an innovative and inclusive program on how strategies of wellbeing can get the best out of students and create effective classrooms and school communities. The Whole Child program has five strands; emotions, getting along, family and community, health and wellbeing, human rights and citizenship. As a participant you will have the opportunity to explore the Whole Child program and discuss the relevance of this to your own school contexts and ask questions about implementation.

Queensland Infusing Thinking into the Mathematics Classroom - Middle Years 5-9 Event Code: 978 0 73396 239 4 Presenter: Michael Richards Michael Richards’ recent roles include Middle Years Consultant with the Victorian Department of Education and Training, and Mathematics Consultant with the New York City Board of Education. He has also been Education Officer with the Mathematical Association of Victoria, and made many presentations at the MAV Annual Conference. In schools he has held leadership positions in Mathematics, Science, Middle Years, Curriculum, and Professional Development, and taught mathematics up to year 12. Exit Cost: $66.00 Date: Tuesday, 3 June 2008      Time:    4.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. (afternoon tea served from 4.0 Venue: Whites Hill State College Senior and Middle Campus 138 Burn Street Camp Hill, QLD 4152 Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: Join Michael at Whites Hill State College where you will learn more about: Brain research and it's implications for mathematics learning The importance of the classroom environment and relationships in developing brain readiness to learn Working with students' pre-existing understandings, formative assessment strategies such as mathematics journals, physical movement, student self-assessment, thinking prompts, rubrics and portfolios Integrating metacognitive skills - thinking questions, self monitoring templates, think/pair/share, graphic organisers, authentic projects and problem solving tasks Mathematics curriculum planning - planning for thinking Infusing Thinking into the Mathematics Classroom - Middle Years 5-9 Event Code: 978 0 73396 239 4 Presenter: Michael Richards Michael Richards’ recent roles include Middle Years Consultant with the Victorian Department of Education and Training, and Mathematics Consultant with the New York City Board of Education. He has also been Education Officer with the Mathematical Association of Victoria, and made many presentations at the MAV Annual Conference. In schools he has held leadership positions in Mathematics, Science, Middle Years, Curriculum, and Professional Development, and taught mathematics up to year 12. Exit Cost: $66.00 Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2008      Time:    4.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. (afternoon tea from 4.00p.m.) Venue: Brisbane Boys College Resource Centre Lecture Theatre Kensington Terrace Toowong, QLD 4152 Parking available Moggill Road, opposite main entrance Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: Join Michael at Brisbane Boys College where you will learn more about: Brain research and it's implications for mathematics learning The importance of the classroom environment and relationships in developing brain readiness to learn Working with students' pre-existing understandings, formative assessment strategies such as mathematics journals, physical movement, student self-assessment, thinking prompts, rubrics and portfolios Integrating metacognitive skills - thinking questions, self monitoring templates, think/pair/share, graphic organisers, authentic projects and problem solving tasks Mathematics curriculum planning - planning for thinking STRATEGIES FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP - Incorporating an introduction to the Whole Child Primary Program, Event Code: 978 0 73396 255 4 Presenter: Dr. Sue Roffey Dr. Sue Roffey was a teacher for 17 years, mostly working with students who had a range of behavioural difficulties. She then became an educational psychologist involved not only with students, but also with families and schools. Since 2002 she has been lecturing on the school counselor training course at UWS and working in schools around Australia. Sue’s extensive publications are not only based on research but on direct and indirect experiences of what works in creating supportive communities and maximizing pro-social behaviour. This includes a focus on the wellbeing of teachers. Exit Cost: $120.00 Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2008      Time:    9.30a.m. - 3.30p.m. (morning Tea & Lunch Included) Venue: Pacific Golf Club 430 Pine Mountain Road Carindale QLD 4152 Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: This full day course will: Define what is wellbeing and why the wellbeing needs of the students should be a focus for schools How the theory can be carried across into the classroom using the practical techniques and strategies What is involved in social and emotional literacy An introduction into Circle Time as appropriate pedagogy for wellbeing and how to facilitate Circle Time effectively A forum to discuss whole school issues The Whole Child program is an innovative and inclusive program on how strategies of wellbeing can get the best out of students and create effective classrooms and school communities. The Whole Child program has five strands; emotions, getting along, family and community, health and wellbeing, human rights and citizenship. As a participant you will have the opportunity to explore the Whole Child program and discuss the relevance of this to your own school contexts and ask questions about implementation. STRATEGIES FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP - Incorporating an introduction to the Whole Child Primary Program, Event Code: 978 0 73396 255 4 Presenter: Dr. Sue Roffey Dr. Sue Roffey was a teacher for 17 years, mostly working with students who had a range of behavioural difficulties. She then became an educational psychologist involved not only with students, but also with families and schools. Since 2002 she has been lecturing on the school counselor training course at UWS and working in schools around Australia. Sue’s extensive publications are not only based on research but on direct and indirect experiences of what works in creating supportive communities and maximizing pro-social behaviour. This includes a focus on the wellbeing of teachers. Exit Cost: $120.00 Date: Thursday, 12 June 2008      Time:    9.30a.m. - 3.30p.m. (morning Tea & Lunch Included) Venue: Kedron Wavell RSL 375 Hamilton Road Chermside South QLD 4032 Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: This full day course will: Define what is wellbeing and why the wellbeing needs of the students should be a focus for schools How the theory can be carried across into the classroom using the practical techniques and strategies What is involved in social and emotional literacy An introduction into Circle Time as appropriate pedagogy for wellbeing and how to facilitate Circle Time effectively A forum to discuss whole school issues The Whole Child program is an innovative and inclusive program on how strategies of wellbeing can get the best out of students and create effective classrooms and school communities. The Whole Child program has five strands; emotions, getting along, family and community, health and wellbeing, human rights and citizenship. As a participant you will have the opportunity to explore the Whole Child program and discuss the relevance of this to your own school contexts and ask questions about implementation.

South Australia WHOLE CHILD - Series Product Launch Achieve Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Your School with the New Whole Child Program Presenter: Louise Park Louise Park: Managing Director/Publisher Louise began her 25 year long career as a classroom teacher and progressed to literacy advisor and seminar presenter. Louise has written well over 50 books of fiction and non-fiction across a wide range of genres, notably teaching and learning and children’s literature. As a Publisher Louise has published an extensive list of titles across Literacy, Society and Environment, Science and Technology, Values Education and Health and Wellbeing. Her most recent education program, Whole Child, was conceptualised in 2006 and is designed to support schools in the explicit teaching of Social and Emotional Wellbeing Exit Cost: $15.00 Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2008      Time:    4.30p.m. to 6.30p.m.(Afternoon Tea from 4.00p.m.) Venue: Reynella East Primary School 63 Malbeck Drive Reynella SA Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: This workshop will provide you with all the pedagogy behind the Whole Child Seeries as well as: An overview of the series A practical demonstration of Circle Time using the Whole Child resources A demonstration of the Big Books on a interactive whiteboard A unit of work and how it fits into the classroom The Whole Child program is an innovative and inclusive program on how strategies of wellbeing can get the best out of students and create effective classrooms and school communities. The Whole Child program has five strands; emotions, getting along, family and community, health and wellbeing, human rights and citizenship. As a participant you will have the opportunity to explore the Whole Child program and discuss the relevance of this to your own school contexts and ask questions about implementation WHOLE CHILD - Series Product Launch Achieve Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Your School with the New Whole Child Program Presenter: Louise Park Louise Park: Managing Director/Publisher Louise began her 25 year long career as a classroom teacher and progressed to literacy advisor and seminar presenter. Louise has written well over 50 books of fiction and non-fiction across a wide range of genres, notably teaching and learning and children’s literature. As a Publisher Louise has published an extensive list of titles across Literacy, Society and Environment, Science and Technology, Values Education and Health and Wellbeing. Her most recent education program, Whole Child, was conceptualised in 2006 and is designed to support schools in the explicit teaching of Social and Emotional Wellbeing Exit Cost: $15.00 Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2008      Time:    4.30pm - 6.30pm ( Afternoon Tea from 4.00pm) Venue: Parafield Gardens Primary School 23 Shepherdson Road Parafield Gardens SA Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: This workshop will provide you with all the pedagogy behind the Whole Child Seeries as well as: An overview of the series A practical demonstration of Circle Time using the Whole Child resources A demonstration of the Big Books on a interactive whiteboard A unit of work and how it fits into the classroom The Whole Child program is an innovative and inclusive program on how strategies of wellbeing can get the best out of students and create effective classrooms and school communities. The Whole Child program has five strands; emotions, getting along, family and community, health and wellbeing, human rights and citizenship. As a participant you will have the opportunity to explore the Whole Child program and discuss the relevance of this to your own school contexts and ask questions about implementation

Victoria SPELLING Presenter: Julie Shepherd Julie Shepherd is an independent educational consultant. She has taught at all primary levels and also as a library teacher. Julie has lectured for both student and postgraduate teachers, and has presented at many national conferences. Julie has conducted professional development sessions in all Australian states and in Singapore. Exit Cost: $66.00 Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2008      Time:    4.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. (Afternoon tea from 4.00p.m.) Venue: Pakenham Springs Primary School Livingstone Boulevard Pakenham VIC 3810 Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: The nature of Spelling Planning a Quality Spelling Program Building your knowledge about English Fun Spelling activities STRATEGIES FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP - Incorporating an introduction to the Whole Child Primary Program, Event Code: 978 0 73396 255 4 CANCELLED Presenter: Dr. Sue Roffey Dr. Sue Roffey was a teacher for 17 years, mostly working with students who had a range of behavioural difficulties. She then became an educational psychologist involved not only with students, but also with families and schools. Since 2002 she has been lecturing on the school counselor training course at UWS and working in schools around Australia. Sue’s extensive publications are not only based on research but on direct and indirect experiences of what works in creating supportive communities and maximizing pro-social behaviour. This includes a focus on the wellbeing of teachers. Exit Cost: $120.00 Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2008      Time:    9.30a.m. - 3.30p.m. (Morning Tea & Lunch Included) Venue: The Essendon Football Club Windy Hill Venue Premier Room Napier Street Essendon VIC. 3040 Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: This full day course will: Define what is wellbeing and why the wellbeing needs of the students should be a focus for schools How the theory can be carried across into the classroom using the practical techniques and strategies What is involved in social and emotional literacy An introduction into Circle Time as appropriate pedagogy for wellbeing and how to facilitate Circle Time effectively A forum to discuss whole school issues The Whole Child program is an innovative and inclusive program on how strategies of wellbeing can get the best out of students and create effective classrooms and school communities. The Whole Child program has five strands; emotions, getting along, family and community, health and wellbeing, human rights and citizenship. As a participant you will have the opportunity to explore the Whole Child program and discuss the relevance of this to your own school contexts and ask questions about implementation. Lights, Camera, ACTION - Drama program Prep - Grade 6 Event code: 978 0 73396 235 6 Presenter: Paulene Closters Paulene Closter holds a Diploma of Teaching (Primary) and a Graduate Diploma in Arts Education (Performing and Visual). Paulene currently teaches Prep - 6 Music and Senior School Art at Bellfield Primary School. She has coordinated annual school concerts, school based instrumental/choir/drama performances and liaises with Banksia/Latrobe Secondary College for their annual productions. Paulene has also ran and presented seminars on the Music Upbeat program and the performance arts program - 'Winterarts' through the VCA. Exit Cost: $66.00 Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2008      Time:    4.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. (Afternoon tea from 4.00p.m.) Venue: TBC: South East Melbourne Area Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: The purpose of teaching Drama to children Prep - Grade 6 The connection to VELS Drama Learning Principles How to apply or integrate Drama in a classroom program An overview of an effective age and skill appropriate Drama program and it's educational aims and objectives How to monitor, self evaluate, student evaluate and program evaluate the Drama program Drama warm up- big group and small group activities The final performance COMPREHENSION ISBN 978 0 73396 235 6 Presenter: Fiona Jackson Fiona Jackson is an experienced classroom teacher who currently works as a regional literacy consultant. Fiona has taught at all levels of primary school education and has spent some time in educational publishing. She has completed the Early Years Tutor Training course for Prep–Year 2 and Teaching Readers in Years 3 and 4. Fiona has received excellent feedback from previous professional development sessions. Fiona is currently co-authoring a teacher's resource book of practical literacy ideas for P–8 classrooms. Exit Cost: $66.00 Date: Monday, 2 June 2008      Time:    4.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. (afternoon tea from 4.00p.m.) Venue: Drouin Area. Venue TBC Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: Defining critical literacy Identifying and supporting less able readers Great strategies for developing critical literacy skills Key questions to ask after reading texts Texts that inspire USING VELS TO INVIGORATE MATHS Years 5-10 Event code: 978 73396 235 6 Presenter: Michael Richards Michael Richards’ recent roles include Middle Years Consultant with the Victorian Department of Education and Training, and Mathematics Consultant with the New York City Board of Education. He has also been Education Officer with the Mathematical Association of Victoria, and made many presentations at the MAV Annual Conference. In schools he has held leadership positions in Mathematics, Science, Middle Years, Curriculum, and Professional Development, and taught mathematics up to year 12. Exit Cost: $66.00 Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2008      Time:    4.30p.m. -6.30p.m. (afternoon tea from 4.00p.m.) Venue: Venue to be confirmed - Melbourne Inner East Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: Options for maths teaching that incorporate VELS strands (disciplinary and non-disciplinary) The importance of classroom environment and relationships in developing brain readiness to learn Linking contemporary assessment with VELS, with strategies such as mathematics journals, physical movement, student self-assessment, thinking prompts, rubrics and portfolios Teaching subject matter in-depth and providing appropriate contexts Integrating metacognitive skills by using techniques such as thinking questions, self monitoring templates, think/pair/share, graphic organisers, authentic projects and problem solving tasks Mathematics curriculum planning, including “planning for thinking” Assessing student work in line with VELS, (including the use of progression points) GUIDED READING Event code: 978 0 73396 235 6 Presenter: Julie Shepherd Julie Shepherd is an independent educational consultant. She has taught at all primary levels and also as a library teacher. Julie has lectured for both student and postgraduate teachers, and has presented at many national conferences. Julie has conducted professional development sessions in all Australian states and in Singapore. Exit Cost: $66.00 Date: Thursday, 19 June 2008      Time:    4.30p.m. -6.30p.m. (afternoon tea from 4.00p.m.) Venue: Venue to be confirmed - Melbourne Western Suburbs Contact:    For further information please contact Sharon Kuring Phone: 03 9245 7298 Description: What is Guided Reading & what are the benefits of Guided Reading? What are the components of the Literacy Block and how does it work? What place does Guided Reading have in the Literacy Block? The importance of levelled text when matching students and texts Using Running Records in a systematic way