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How to book a Professional Development session
Contact our PD consultants to discuss your needs. Stephen Graham: +61 408 971 186 James Ferguson: +61 434 077 553
Send a message outlining your needs. Stephen Graham: [email protected] James Ferguson: [email protected]
Submit the online enquiry form at www.nelsonprimary.com.au/pd
Fax the enquiry form below to 61 3 9685 4199.
Professional Development enquiry form – fax to 61 3 9685 4199.
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Nelson Professional DevelopmentImproving teaching knowledge, methods and skills.
PRI 7815 01/12
Nelson’s Training and Development Consultants
Stephen GrahamTraining and Development Manager
James FergusonTraining and Development Consultant
Stephen is an educator with a wealth of teaching experience. He is a truly inspirational presenter who is passionate about educating children. Stephen lives in the real world and knows the issues confronting educators.
Stephen’s experience and qualifications include: » Master’s Degree in Children’s Literacy
» Presenter at major national and international conferences
» Deputy Principal / Principal Role
» Literacy Consultant for the NSW Department of Education and Training
» Reading Recovery trained
» K–6 classroom teacher (including School of the Air, a large suburban school, small rural schools)
» Special interest in literacy acquisition, middle years literacy, Aboriginal literacy, boys and literacy.
Mobile: +61 408 971 186 Email: [email protected]
James has extensive experience in working in a diverse range of schools and settings during his career. He is committed to improving student achievement through targeted professional learning. His recent teaching and leadership roles in schools ensure he has a realistic understanding of current educational priorities and programs. His most recent curriculum focus has addressed the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
James’ experience and qualifications include: » Principal Role
» Classroom and Specialist Teaching roles
» Curriculum Project Officer for the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
» Gifted Education Program Coordinator
» Special Education
» Special interest in literacy acquisition, inquiry based learning and data analysis leading to improved student outcomes
» Concept driven curriculum within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program
» B.A., B.Ed., Grad.Dip.Special Ed., Dip. Teaching (Primary) Grad. Certificate of Education (IB)
Mobile: +61 434 077 553 Email: [email protected]
Level 7, 80 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205 Australia Email: [email protected]
Teachers need in-depth knowledge of effective teaching practices to equip them for the complex and challenging role of educating students. When educating children, it is important for teachers to stay motivated and continuously improve their teaching knowledge, methods and skills.
Nelson’s Professional Development Program is derived from research and is underpinned by current pedagogy and best practice. Through the Nelson Professional Development Program, teachers have the opportunity to interact with our experienced consultants in order to learn new skills, share best practice and contribute to improving the learning outcomes for all students. The collaborative nature of this professional learning ensures that learning is school-based and embedded in practice. Our programs are hands-on and interactive with a balance of current educational theory with practical classroom application.
How the Professional Development Program worksNelson’s unique Professional Development Program allows your school to arrange a purposeful and tailored professional development opportunity based on your particular needs. Each training and development session is customised to meet the needs of your teachers and leaders. Our consultants work closely with your school prior to the session in order to ensure that the content and focus meet school priorities, goals and expectations.
Professional development can be: » On-going sessions extended throughout a year or term » Extended sessions with professional learning teams » Single sessions » Teacher Professional Leave » Cluster or network projects » Conferences » In-classroom support including modelling and coaching
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What can Nelson’s Professional Development Program do to support school improvement?There are numerous ways that Nelson’s Professional Development Program can support your school improvement agenda.
Our highly experienced consultants can work with your leadership team to: » Interpret school data and develop a professional learning agenda » Develop a professional learning program to meet your school’s strategic plan, addressing school goals and priorities
» Match professional development to school-based projects such as Middle Years Literacy, Boys and Literacy, and engaging students in their learning
» Link theory and research to classroom practice through modelling and demonstration of best practice in a classroom setting
» Develop strategic actions with professional learning teams involving action, research, coaching , modelling and reflection.
2. What areas of Professional Development are available?Our aim is to build the capacity of all teachers and leaders to improve learning outcomes for all students. The focus for professional learning will be developed through discussion and strategic planning with school leaders to ensure that learning goals of the participants are met.
Some broad outlines of training and development possibilities are: » Comprehension – Making Meaning from Text » Explicitly Teaching Writing » Guided Reading » Critical Literacy » Boys and Literacy » Spelling » Phonological Awareness » Visual Literacy » Planning for Literacy Learning – Putting the Literacy Block Together
» Engaging Reluctant Readers and Writers » Assessment to inform Literacy Teaching » Literacy Leadership
3. How flexible are the sessions?Sessions are customised to your school or cluster groups needs.
Sessions can be: » Single-school sessions » Group sessions for local schools or networks » Full-day sessions » Half-day sessions » Short sessions (two hours either during school hours or after school)
» Ongoing, throughout a year or term(s).
4. We are a small school. How could we access PD?Nelson’s Professional Development can be tailored to meet the needs of groups of any size, from a large conference-style presentation to a small, collegiate, team-learning situation.
Many small schools use their networks in order to access quality professional learning. This may take the form of cluster days, network PD or professional learning teams. You may wish to invite neighbouring government, Catholic or independent schools to share the learning and expertise.
