Standard 1.1 Understand how students learn.

Standard 2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based strategies to support learning and teaching.

Kristina Barisic, director of Developing Minds, is an Endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist who is passionate about supporting young people with conditions known to affect brain development. In this webinar, she will explore and share:

• How the brain, crucial learning and memory processes develop
• Examples of neurodivergence, and how learning can be impacted by brain-based differences
• Practical strategies for best supporting students in the classroom

This webinar will be presented at 3:30 pm AEST. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment. 

Standard 1.2 Engage with students to establish positive and respectful relationships.  

Standard 3.1 Communicate with teachers to support planning for student learning and wellbeing. 

Dr Lauren McLellan, Director at My Mind Check, shares the science behind school mental health and wellbeing check-ins. Young people commonly experience mental health concerns - 1 in 7 have a mental health diagnosis. But 89% don’t get the help they need. One way to improve these statistics is to help identify mental health concerns early. With funding from the BUPA Foundation, Macquarie University conducted research to develop and evaluate a mental health check in tool for school students in Australia. We have now partnered with the Australian Government Department of Education to further develop and roll out a free, online, voluntary mental health check tool, My Mind Check, for schools and their students across Australia. My Mind Check help schools quickly and proactively identify students who may be struggling with mental health and wellbeing and share information with them and their families. This presentation provides an overview of the research behind My Mind Check, the development of the National product and how schools can use it.

This webinar will be presented at 3:30 pm AEST. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment.

Standard 3 Collaborate with teachers to implement effective learning and teaching support.

Kim Nuske, our own ATA teacher and ATAPS facilitator, is joined by guest secondary teacher, Amanda Bond, and teaching assistant, Jolaryenne Elia, in this special webinar focussed on exploring the effective use of teaching assistants in secondary classrooms. Together, Kim, Amanda and Jolaryenne will discuss insights, strategies, and real-life examples on how teachers and teaching assistants can work together to enhance student learning and classroom dynamics. In this chat-style webinar, Amanda and Jolaryenne will share their expertise and insights when answering some key questions on working as a collaborative team:

• What advice would you give to a new teaching assistant starting out in a secondary school setting?
• What have you found to be the key factors in working effectively with teaching assistants?
• How do you support and encourage the teaching assistants you work with to be student centred?
• And many more questions to come!

This webinar will be presented at 3:30 pm AEST. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment.