NESTS education provides professional development sessions that fast track teacher understanding by providing strategies teachers can use immediately.
"Our primary focus is giving teachers the tools they need to create positive and inclusive learning environments."
- Cressida Crossley and Jamie Coombs Presenters and Special Education specialists Co-founders NESTS
The VIT Requirements:
All teachers are required to complete a professional development unit focused on Special Needs pri-
or to September 30, 2017. In order to maintain VIT registrati
on, every Victorian teacher must now declare any professional development (PD) activities undertaken in the previous two years that develop your capability to teach learners with a disability (special needs). vit.vic.edu.au
Our presentations to meet 2017 VIT requirements include:
• Identifying, assessing and addressing learning
difficulties
• Understanding learning difficulties
• Teaching the Special Needs student in a mainstream classroom
• Successful transitions for all students
• How to write an Individual Learning Plan
Facilitators:
Why choose NESTS workshops?
• By giving teachers knowledge and practical strategies they are better able to run an effective classroom for all students
• To address important new professional development requirements that address the needs of students with disabilities
• Jamie and Cressida will adapt each session to the special needs of your school
Sessions will specifically outline teaching activities that:
• Support the participation and learning of students with Special Needs
• Explain how to implement and establish inclusive and positive interactions
• Practical strategies and learning activities
• Work with all stakeholders
"Sessions fast track teacher understandings by providing strategies that teachers can use immediately to address the needs of all Students."