Professional development and ongoing learning are vital for educators, teachers and managers in preschools. It enables us to grow and develop as individuals and to strengthen our profession. Ongoing professional learning is mandated under the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and the National Quality Standards. The Northern Rivers Preschool Alliance is committed to assisting our members to access effective and appropriate professional development at a reasonable cost.
Upcoming Professional Development
18 – 19 August 2022 – Dr Red Ruby Scarlett
27 Oct 2022 – Tim Childs (Tim Childs Consulting) ‘Supporting and getting the best our of your Boards’. The initial workshop for preschool directors is followed by ongoing zoom governance training modules for committee meetings.
NRPA have partnered with Parentshop to present their workshops No Scaredy Cats & Talk Less Listen More.
No Scaredy Cats Professional Learning workshop
When: 22 May 2023 @ 8:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Ballina Byron Islander Resort
Who For: NRPA member preschools and their staff
Cost: $45 per person – Includes full day workshop, morning tea, lunch & refreshments.
Talk Less Listen More Professional Learning workshop
When: TBA @ 8:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Ballina Byron Islander Resort & Conference Centre
Who For: NRPA Member preschools & their staff
Cost: $45 per person – Includes full day workshop, morning tea, lunch & refreshments.
Past events
Dr Red Ruby Scarlet visited the Northern Rivers to present two one-day workshops titled “Innovative and Inclusive Pedagogies”.
This was a fantastic way to start the new year and we’ve had an overwhelming response from educators who attended the sessions.
Some comments from our PD survey following Dr Red Ruby Scarlet’s workshops include:
“Red was outstanding. Her witty humour made the day of learning fun and seamless to
engage, along with her high quality, professionalism. The whole day inspired me and gave
me different perspectives. Red challenged me, but in a respectful way. Making me reflect
on myself as an educator, reminding me we are professionals and to maintain high
expectations for children. The best professional develop I have done in a long time!”
“I found the PD to be innovative, creative and much more, and I would attend future
sessions presented by Red.”
To see the full survey responses click this LINK
Previous professional development events have included such diverse topics as:
- New ways of working with difficult young children
- Critical Reflection
- Educational leadership and the pedagogical challenges of leading curriculum
- Reconciliation in action
- Person centred supervision
- Thinking, acting and relating for sustainability
- Balancing the busy – stress management
Our presenters have included both local and interstate experts in the fields of early childhood education and management, such as:
- Sue Elliot
- Stephen Gallen
- Anthony Semann (Semann and Slattery)
- Felicity McArdle
- Lisa Fitzpatrick (Sacred Women’s Business)
- Stephen Wright
- Tim Childs (Tim Childs Consulting)
- Dr Red Ruby Scarlet
- Parentshop
The Northern Rivers Preschool Alliance will continue to work with our members to bring high quality professional development to our region.
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