Learn and Grow with EP

Professional Development is key to staying at the top of your teaching game. Be inspired with new ideas to take into the classroom and up-to-date pedagogical knowledge.

EP offers a range of PD workshops in Auckland and Wellington.

We run workshops every school holidays for primary teachers, and throughout the year for early childhood teachers.

To find out more or register for any of our workshops, please contact Tina.

UPDATE 26/03/2020: Due to the NZ lockdown, any professional development sessions scheduled during this time will now be held as webinars. As such, the cost of these webinars is reduced to $35. They will still be held on the scheduled day, but the time is subject to change. Once changes are confirmed, they will be posted here. If you have already registered, we will be in touch with you regarding any time changes and pricing adjustments.

Auckland

Thursday 23rd April 2020
10am - 12pm

Nurturing Neurodiversity: With a Focus on Dyslexia - Frances Adlam
(suitable for primary teachers)

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This workshop is suitable for:

Primary classroom teachers
Specialist literacy teachers
Support staff: SENCOS, RTLBs and LSCs

This 2-hour workshop will cover:

Defining Dyslexia in New Zealand
The Dyslexia continuum – and how teachers can identify this in their classroom
Classroom screening for Dyslexia
The best approach for students with Dyslexia: Structured Incremental Multisensory Approaches
How to create a Dyslexia Friendly Classroom; and how a Dyslexia Friendly classroom works for all learners

EP is offering an 'Early Bird' rate of $45 - payment by 1st April (regular price - $55).

10am - 12pm Thursday 23^rd April

Venue: Auckland Normal Intermediate, Poronui St, Mount Eden (there is plenty of parking available in the school grounds).

Please RSVP to tina@edperson.co.nz to secure your spot (spaces are limited).
About our facilitator, Frances Adlam

Frances Adlam is one of New Zealand’s leading experts on educating children who have Learning Differences. This workshop specifically covers teaching students with the Specific Learning Difference – Dyslexia. Frances is internationally known for her work in Literacy and Neurodiverse Learning. Her workshops and numerous books on Learning Differences, are internationally popular. Frances holds Educational and Counselling degrees from the UK and NZ. She is a member of the British Dyslexia Association. Currently she has her own private practice, where she works with Out of the Box students – of whom many have Dyslexia.

Thursday 23rd April 2020
1pm - 3pm

Introduction to teaching Māori and Pasifika students - Te Aniwa Tutara (suitable for primary and secondary teachers)

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Wednesday 8th July 2020

Mathematics - Kim Bullus
(suitable for primary teachers)

October (date TBC)

STEM - Nick Bithell
(suitable for primary teachers)

Wellington

Wednesday 22nd April 2020

Mathematical Reasoning: Focus on Spatial Reasoning - Julie Roberts
(suitable for primary teachers)

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Mathematical reasoning is the critical skill that enables a student to make use of all other mathematical skills.

Do you want some fresh ideas for your mathematics programme with a focus on mathematical reasoning (including spatial reasoning)?

We’re excited to have Julie Roberts back to lead this PLD. Join in this 2-hour workshop focused on ways to engage learners in rich mathematical tasks focused on developing students’ mathematical reasoning skills.

Your kete will be topped up after this session!

EP is offering an 'Early Bird' rate of $45 - payment by 1st April (regular price - $55).

10am - 12pm, Wednesday 22nd April 2020 (Now Full)

1pm - 3pm, Wednesday 22nd April 2020 (Now Full)

About our facilitator, Julie Roberts

Julie joined NZCER as an Education Adviser/Researcher in 2017. Julie is an experienced mathematics facilitator and primary teacher. For the last twelve years she has worked in a range of capacities delivering mathematics professional learning support in schools, clusters and Kāhui Ako. She has strengths in mentoring and coaching leadership, data literacy and effective assessment practices, and strategies to accelerate learning outcomes.

Feedback from Julie’s past workshops

“The Maths workshop run by Julie Roberts was wonderful. In two hours we learnt (and played!) many great games and activities for use in the classroom. All of the activities can be differentiated for different age groups and abilities and require minimal materials which made them extremely practical. I will definitely be attending more workshops like this one.”

Sarah, Wellington Primary teacher.

“A well-paced and engaging 2 hour Maths PD. Julie shared open-ended, engaging and authentic rich tasks as well as games with the participants. A great opportunity to quickly update pedagogical practice in the classroom.”

Fiona, Wellington Relief teacher

“Excellent practical workshop to foster a collaborative, multi-layered problem-solving approach to learning.”

Marion, Wellington Primary teacher

Tuesday 7th July 2020

Mathematical Reasoning: Focus on Spatial Reasoning - Julie Roberts
(suitable for primary teachers)

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October

TBC

Meeting of Minds

“Phillippa facilitated a meeting of minds. I enjoyed the informal setting as it allowed for small group and whole group discussions without fear of judgement. These discussions helped critique strategies and activities and improvements and variations were suggested for practical purposes. It was awesome!”

Extremely Practical

Motivational

“I found the simplicity of the activities and the integration of science, technology and maths particularly useful. Ben prompted and encouraged responses of rich vocabulary. His enthusiasm was very motivating considering science is not my strength! I also appreciated his commitment to tikanga Māori.”

Ideas for the Classroom

“Such a fun and enjoyable morning! It gave me lots of ideas to use in the classroom. The course leader was really experienced and had a realistic understanding of the challenges of a day in the classroom.”

Purposeful & Fun

“Education Personnel provides short, practical courses to assist relievers in their classroom practice, which require limited resources but are purposeful, fun and of educational benefit. Great value for money.”