Professional Development

All entries highlighted in blue indicate where I have facilitated all or part of that particular session of professional development.

 

NZSTA T/101 An Introduction to Trusteeship (April 2012), St Joseph’s School, Taihape, New Zealand

Facilitated by Kevin Palmer – an introduction to how a successful school board of trustees functions.

ulearn11 – Collaborate, Innovate, Educate (October, 2010), Core Education, Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand’s National eLearning Conference  – I presented the following workshop – ‘Enhancing Literacy with eLearning‘.

Whole School Behaviour Management Strategy (September 2011), Taihape Area School, Taihape, New Zealand

Facilitated by Bill Rogers – A look in the creation of a whole school behaviour management philosophy and strategy.

He Reo Tupu, He Reo Ora (August 2011), St Joseph’s School, Taihape, New Zealand

Facilitated by Massey University – An extensive workshop in to the new ministry Te Reo Māori Programme.

Taihape Principals’ Traveling Conference (May 2011), South and Central Taranaki

A three day trip with the Taihape Principals’ Cluster to see several schools, including Stratford and Opunaki Primary Schools with an emphasis on local curriculum development.

Numeracy Lead Teacher Training (All Year 2011), Massey University, Palmerston North

Facilitated by Fiona Rossiter – A series of four workshops working with Massey to strengthen Numeracy Leadership and support in schools through Numeracy Lead Teachers.

Networked Learning Communities – Sector Leader Training (All Year 2011), Massey University, Palmerston North

Facilitated by Heather Bell – Three conferences, throughout the year aimed at goal setting, leading and facilitating as a cluster leader.

Taihape Cluster Networked Learning Communities Facilitator (February to December, 2011), Taihape Cluster, Taihape, New Zealand

Facilitated by me – a year long professional development cluster around moderation and the use of eLearning tools.

Koputaroa Teachers Only Day (January, 2011), Koputaroa School, Levin, New Zealand

Facilitated by me – an introduction to essential eLearning Tools to use in an everyday classroom.

Massey CED Adviser Visit (November, 2010), Massey University Centre for Educational Development, Pukeokahu School, New Zealand

Discussion of school systems, payroll, finance, Annual reporting and analysis of variance.

Taihape Cluster iTips 2010 (November, 2010), Taihape Cluster, Mataroa School, Taihape, New Zealand

Facilitated by me – an introduction to Voicethread and how to use it to facilitate Writing Moderation between schools.

Taihape Cluster iTips 2010 (October, 2010), Taihape Cluster, Taihape Area School, Taihape, New Zealand

Facilitated by me – an interactive workshop for teachers with tips about good elearning tools and practice.

Taihape Principals Cluster Professional Development Meeting (October 2010), St. Joseph’s School, Taihape, New Zealand

A cluster meeting discussing issues pertaining to students, teaching and learning in the Taihape Area in particular the NZC and writing moderation.

ulearn10 – Collaborate, Innovate, Educate (October, 2010), Core Education, Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand’s National eLearning Conference  – I presented the following two workshops – ‘Enhancing Literacy with eLearning‘ and ‘Creating eWindows’

First-Time Principals Programme Residential Course (September 2010), University of Auckland, Centre for Educational Leadership, New Zealand

In addition I presented my workshop – ‘Enhancing Literacy with eLearning‘ as an option at the Residential Course. A two day conference covering Leadership as a principal including presentations about Best Practice Evidence (What works and why), Ka Hikitea and other Leadership Practices.

NZEI Professional Development Day (September, 2010), Taihape Cluster, Taihape Area School, Taihape, New Zealand

Facilitated by me – Morning session ‘Enhancing Literacy with eLearning‘ and Afternoon Session ‘Skype Chat with a Teacher in a Digitally Enhanced Junior Class’.

Taihape Cluster iTips 2010 (September, 2010), Taihape Cluster, Taihape Area School, Taihape, New Zealand

Facilitated by me – an interactive workshop for teachers with tips about good elearning tools and practice.

Education Services Accounting for Management Workshop (September, 2010), Education Services Limited, Ruapehu REAP Centre, Taihape, New Zealand

Best practice accounting and managing school finance workshop.

Working with Joseph Driessen (August, 2010), Facilitated by Ruapehu REAP, Waiouru Community Centre, Waiouru, New Zealand

Joseph Driessen spoke about best practice when working with boys and engagement strategies.

Unpacking the National Standards (July, 2010), Massey University Centre for Educational Development, Pukeokahu School, New Zealand

One on one conversation with a Massey Advisor using the Self-review tools about the school’s and managements preparedness for the National Standards.

Taihape Principals Cluster Professional Development Meeting (June 2010), Mataroa School, New Zealand

A cluster meeting discussing issues pertaining to students, teaching and learning in the Taihape Area.

Unpacking the National Standards (June, 2010), Massey University Centre for Educational Development, Ohakune, New Zealand

Second of four days unpacking and exploring the New Zealand National Standards for School Leaders.

Taihape New Zealand Curriculum Cluster Workshop (June, 2010), Pukeokahu School, New Zealand

Unpacking the National Standards and exploring appropriate ways of reporting to parents.

Taihape Cluster Board of Trustees Training Evening (June, 2010), St. Joseph’s School, Taihape New Zealand

A comprehensive evening discussion Governance vs. Management and the role of a new BOT.

Workplace First Aid Course (May – June, 2010), Taihape, New Zealand

A two part comprehensive first aid course.

Massey CED Advisor Visit (May, 2010), Massey University Centre for Educational Development, Pukeokahu School, New Zealand

Discussion about National Standards, Strategic Planning, Payroll, and Reporting Student Data to the Board.

Sole Charge Principal Conference (May 2010), Massey University Centre for Educational Development, Palmerston North, New Zealand

A three day conference covering the practicalities of running and leading a small rural school.

First-Time Principals Programme Residential Course (April 2010), University of Auckland, Centre for Educational Leadership, New Zealand

A three day conference covering Leadership as a principal including presentations about Best Practice Evidence (What works and why), Ka Hikitea and other Leadership Practices.

Taihape Principals Cluster Professional Development Meeting (March 2010), Rangiwaea School, New Zealand

A cluster meeting discussing issues pertaining to students in the Taihape Area.

Massey CED Advisor Visit (March, 2010), Massey University Centre for Educational Development, Pukeokahu School, New Zealand

Discussion about how I am going in my new position; working on the school charter and questions about Payroll.

Unpacking the National Standards (March 2010), Massey University Centre for Educational Development, Ohakune, New Zealand

First of four days unpacking and exploring the New Zealand National Standards for School Leaders.

First-Time Principals Programme (2010 on-going), Massey University Centre for Educational Development, Palmerston North, New Zealand

A four part programme for First Time Principals covering the practicalities of managing a school – including payroll, staffing, finances, property management etc.

First-Time Principals Programme (2010 on-going), University of Auckland, Centre for Educational Leadership, New Zealand

A comprehensive eighteen month programme covering leadership requirements as a Principal of a School – including mentorship programme, professional learning groups and two residential courses.

ulearn09 – Collaborate, Innovate, Educate (October, 2009), Core Education, Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand’s national elearning conference  – I presented an interactive workshop on how to set up and use a successful classblog,

Oral Language in the Classroom with Rita Palmer (August, 2009), Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Rita discussed the recently released MOE Oral Language Documents.  We discussed pedagogy, theory and classroom learning ideas.

The New Curriculum at Island Bay School with Perry Rush (July, 2009), Whakarongo School. Palmerston North, New Zealand

Principal Perry Rush spoke about how the new curriculum has been developed at his school.

15 Ways to Learn through your Personal Digital Network (June, 2009), Palmerston North, New Zealand

How to connect with others, worldwide, through a digital network. Facilitator – David Warlick

iTips: Just in time development (2009); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Fortnightly professional development sessions run by Russell Street School Staff on a variety of eLearning applications. Facilitator – Marama Stewart (2 sessions on blogging so far this year).

Occupational Health and Safety Visit (May, 2009); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

How to create a safe and healthy work and learning environment in the classroom.

Literacy in a Working Classroom (March, 2009); Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Two lectures over two consecutive Thursdays on how to run a successful integrated literacy programme in the classroom.  The lectures were aimed at Provisionally Registered Teachers, both  the Year  One and Two groups.

Extending Higher Standards Across Schools Cluster (2009); Palmerston North, New Zealand

Year long professional development on leadership and best practice in the classroom with two other schools.

AtoL Natter with Buddy Teacher (April, 2009), Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Discussion of how Formative Assessment looks in our classrooms.

Russell Street Staff Retreat (January, 2009); Turangi, New Zealand

Discussion of the forth coming year, expectations and the focus for the school and a fantastic rafting trip!

School ICT Cluster Open Day (MIC): Renaissance Education (2008); Whakarongo School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

My Life to iLife – How to integrate the iLife suite as a social studies tool.  Facilitator – Sara Taylor

The Apple User Group (2008); Whakarongo School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Meeting with other Apple Users and discussion of potential application in the classroom.

iTips: Just in time development (2008); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Fortnightly professional development sessions run by Russell Street School Staff on a variety of eLearning applications. Facilitator – Marama Stewart (6 sessions).

The 21st Century Learner with Mark Treadwell (2008); Feilding, New Zealand

The changing learner in the 21st Century and how to cater for their needs.

Extending Higher Standards Across Schools Cluster (2008); Palmerston North, New Zealand

Year long professional development on leadership and best practice in the classroom with two other schools.

Video Conferencing (2008); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

A practical session on how to use Video Conference equipment and how to run a successful video conferencing session.

Green Screening and ‘Pages’ (2008); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

How to use the Alpha Key function in Pages (Green Screening) for a visiting school and Russell Street Staff. Facilitator – Marama Stewart

The Apple Bus Tour: Renaissance Education (2008); Upper North Island, New Zealand

A five day tour of several Auckland and Tauranga School. Focus – Best practice of eLearning.

The Gifted and Talented Network (2008); Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Quarterly meetings with other Primary and Secondary School Teachers about the needs of Gifted Students as well as professional development in frameworks that may benefit these students.

Kid Pic and Poetry (2008); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

How to integrate Kid Pix into Literacy through poetry for a visiting school and Russell Street Staff. Facilitator – Marama Stewart

‘Pages’ and eLearning: Renaissance Education (2007); Ross Intermediate, Palmerston North, New Zealand

How to use the application ‘Pages’ for planning and teaching.

Literacy through Rap (2007); Ross Intermediate, Palmerston North, New Zealand

How to use Rap Lyrics as motivation for reluctant readers.

iTips: Just in time development (2007); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Fortnightly professional development sessions run by Russell Street School Staff on a variety of eLearning applications.

iSchool: Renaissance Education (2007); Palmerston North, New Zealand

A two-day workshop on how to use the application ‘iMovie’ and its use in the classroom.

I Can Animate: Renaissance Education (2007); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

A day long workshop on how to use the application ‘I Can Animate” as a stop-motion animation tool for use in the classroom.

The Gifted and Talented Students and their Needs (2007); Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Professional development with One Day Schools.

The Gifted and Talented Network (2007); Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Quarterly meetings with other Primary and Secondary School Teachers about the needs of Gifted Students as well as professional development in frameworks that may benefit these students.

The Treaty of Waitangi (2007); Russell Street School, Palmerston North New Zealand

A full day workshop on The Treaty and its implementation into a school environment.

Assess To Learn (AtoL) Cluster: Professional Development (2007); Russell Street School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Year Three of a school wide professional development programme on Formative Assessment. This programme included regular observations, classroom visits and swaps, sampling of student writing and school wide moderation. Focus Being –  Writing.

Beginning with Confidence: PRT Year Two Programme (2007); Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Four workshops covering a range of topics including, Literacy, Numeracy and Classroom Management.

Teachers Matter (2007); Wellington, New Zealand

Developing Rubrics to Empower Independent Learning; The Habits of the Mind + Powerful Thinking = Successful Students; The Magic of Thinking: Strategies for Promoting Thinking in the Classroom; Think, Learn and Create with Mind Mapping.

The South Mak Conference: Schools for the Future (2006); South Makirikiri School, Marton, New Zealand

Developing Critical and Creative Thinking Skills, Multimedia Scaffolding and Introduction to Filming.

Running Record Workshop (2006); Palmerston North, New Zealand

A comprehensive refresher course on Running Records.  Facilitator – Judy Aitken

School Literacy Cluster: Professional Development  (2006); Saint Mary’s School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Regular workshops and modelled lessons exploring the use of asTTle, effective learning intentions and success criteria. Facilitator – Andrea Harding

School ICT Cluster (MIC): Professional Development (2006); Saint Mary’s School, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Workshops covering integration of ICT into a regular classroom programme.  Facilitator – Sara Taylor

Thinking Skills with Georgette Jenson (2006); Spectrum Education, Palmerston North, New Zealand

A workshop covering Hyerle’s Thinking Maps and their application in the classroom.

Numeracy Professional Development (2006); Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Five workshops covering the assessment, teaching and facilitation of the Numeracy Programme in the classroom.

Beginning with Confidence: PRT Year One Programme (2006); Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Eight workshops covering a range of topics including, Drama, Social Studies and Literacy.