Can these Courses Count towards my Professional Development?
YES they can. Below is specific information for Teachers and Teacher Assistants
Each State is explained in more detail below:Β
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Completing the Education Events Face to Face or Online Courses will provide self-identified professional development addressing the followingΒ Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining |Β Graduate | Proficient |
Sue Larkey’s Course – Making it a Success (5 hours) meets the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 1.2.2, 1.4.2, 1.5.2, 1.6.2, 2.6.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2, 4.1.2, 4.3.2, 6.4.2
Tony Attwood’s Course –Β Autism Spectrum DisorderΒ (5 hours) meets the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 1.5.2, 3.3.2, 4.1.2, 4.3.2, 6.4.2
Sue Larkey’s Developing Early Childhood Approaches for children with Additional NeedsΒ (5 hours) meets the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, and 4.3.
Emotional Regulation in Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other Neurodiverse Disorders – Masterclass (3 hours) adressesΒ 1.1.2, 1.5.2, 4.1.2, 6.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation.
State and Territory PD Requirements for Teachers
NEW SOUTH WALES (important changes)
Β Sue Larkey’s Course – 5 hours) ON-DEMAND – Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Knowledge to Improve Student Learning, Participation and Outcomes – online-on-demand will contribute 5 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Students/children with Disability addressing standard descriptors 1.1.2, 1.6.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Sue Larkey’s Developing Early Childhood Approaches for children with Additional NeedsΒ (5 hours) ON-DEMAND the course may be recorded as an elective PD with NESA. We suggest the following standards: the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 1.5.2, 1.6.2, 3.1.2, 3.5.2, 4.3.2
Tony Attwood’s Course –Β Autism Spectrum DisorderΒ (5 hours) the course may be recorded as an elective PD with NESA. We suggest the following standards: the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 1.5.2, 3.3.2, 4.1.2, 4.3.2, 6.4.2.
Emotional Regulation in Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other Neurodiverse Disorders – Masterclass (3 hours) the course may be recorded as an elective PD with NESA. We suggest the following standards: the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 1.1.2, 1.5.2, 4.1.2, 6.4.2.
Sue Larkey and Temple Grandin – Strategies & Insights to Inform your Teaching Practice (5 hours) the course may be recorded as an elective PD with NESA. We suggest the following standards: the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 1.1.2, 1.1.6
Sue Larkey – NESA Accredited Provider
NESA has recently changed their requirements for teachers, and you should refer to the NESA website as a form provided under the accreditor system we listed as a New South Wales accredited provider having been through the academic and rigorous process to credit the courses. These three courses will contribute to PD Hours:
- Sue Larkey’s Course – 5 hours) ON-DEMAND – Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Knowledge to Improve Student Learning, Participation and Outcomes – online-on-demand will contribute 5 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Students/children with Disability addressing standard descriptors 1.1.2, 1.6.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
- LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (5 hours)Β – Completing Developing Knowledge and Understanding of Autism SpectrumDisorder to Improve Student Learning and Participation will contribute 5hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Students/children with Disability addressing standard descriptors 1.1.2 &1.6.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
- IN-PERSON WORKSHOP (5 hours() – Completing Developing Knowledge and Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder to Improve Student Learning and Participation will contribute 5hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Students/children with [Usability addressing standard descriptors 1.1.2 &1.6.2 from the AustralianProfessional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORYΒ – TQI ACCREDITED
Quick Summary:
Sue Larkey’s Course – Making it a Success (5 hours) Accredited TQI course. This course will address 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 6.3 of the TQI Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Sue Larkey’s Developing Early Childhood Approaches for children with Additional NeedsΒ (5 hours)Β Accredited TQI course. This course will will address 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, and 4.3 of the TQI Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Tony Attwood’s Course –Β Autism Spectrum DisorderΒ (5 hours)Β Accredited TQI course.
Emotional Regulation in Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other Neurodiverse Disorders – Masterclass (3 hours)Β Accredited TQI course.
Sue Larkey and Temple Grandin – Strategies & Insights to Inform your Teaching Practice (5 hours)Β the course may be recorded as an elective PD with TQI.
Details
To maintain ongoing registration you must: record and reflect on 20 hours of professional learning each year in the TQI Teacher Portal.
You are required to undertake specific professional practice activities so you can maintain your registration. 20 hours of PD must be completed within each registration year.
Special Needs Plan
As part of the government Speical Needs Plan, teachers are now required to build their capacity to teach learners with disability. You are encouraged to continue that development.
Provide us with your Teacher Number and we will enter into the ACT Accreditation Your Certificate is available immediately online from your ‘My Course’ Page (see below for exact details). Please email your Teacher ID number to Geoff (support@suelarkey.com.au) who will enter into the Department system.
Learn more on theΒ ACT TQI Review of Sue Online Course
Β VICTORIA
Β Each course is aligned with the βAustralian Professional Standards for Teachersβ (see above for each course) andΒ will contribute towards VIT annual renewal requirements.Β Learn more
Your Certificate is available immediately online from your ‘My Course’ Page (see below for exact details).
QUEENSLAND
Each course is aligned with the βAustralian Professional Standards for Teachersβ (see above for each course)
You must complete at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Β for any calendar year in which you teach for 20 days or more. There is no CPD requirement in any year in which you teach fewer than 20 days.Β These courses contribute 5 hours towards Queensland Teachers CPD annual 20 hours requirement.Β
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Each course is aligned with the βAustralian Professional Standards for Teachersβ (see above for each course) and contributes 5 hours towards Teachers Professional Learning annual learning requirements.
It is a requirement of teacher registration that a teacher completes sufficient professional learning to maintain the currency of their professional competence. The minimum number of hours of professional learning activities that will be reqiured for the renewal of teacher registration are as follows:
- Full Registration – 100 hours
- Limited or Provisional Registration granted for 3 years – 60 hours
- Limited or Provisional Registration granted for less than 3 years. Calculated on a pro rata basis for the period since the registration was last granted or renewed, to the date of application at the rate of 20 hours per year.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Each course is aligned with the βAustralian Professional Standards for Teachersβ (see above for each course) and contributes 5 hours towards Teachers Professional Learning annual learning requirements.
South Australian teachers are required to complete a minimum of 60 hours of professional learning refereneced to theΒ Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and recorded this learning on the Teachers Portal.
TASMANIA
Β Each course is aligned with the βAustralian Professional Standards for Teachersβ (see above for each course).
Any person wanting to teach in a Tasmainian school, college or the TasTAFE must have registration or a limited authority to teach (LAT).Β
Registered teachers in Tasmainia must ensure they contine to participate in professional learning to build knowledge, skill and competence.Β
NORTHERN TERRITORYΒ Β
Each course is aligned with the βAustralian Professional Standards for Teachersβ (see above for each course).
Teachers who continue to be eligble for registration and have complied with any conditions imposed on their registration will be granted registration renewal.
Profssional Development requirements include 100 hours minimum of a broad range of professional development activities across theΒ Australian Professional Standards for Teachers or the Australian Professional Standards for Principals, within the preceding five year period.
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