Developing K-12 Learning Communities

Call for presenters for the INSPIRE INNOVATE: Leading Curriculum Change Conference to
be held on Wednesday 18 March and Thursday 19 March 2015 at ANZ Stadium Sydney
Olympic Park, Homebush.
Note: The originally published 2014 conference dates have been rescheduled due to a
conflicting major event now occurring at ANZ Stadium. If you have previously submitted an
expression of interest for the 2014 dates, you will be contacted separately and do not need to
complete an additional submission.
This conference aims to give school leaders and teachers across NSW, the opportunity to
enhance pedagogy, support curriculum implementation for all teachers and enhance the
capacity of principals and aspiring leaders to lead innovation and change in their schools.
Expressions of Interest are being sought from teachers K-12, school leaders and education
advisors who are leading innovative curriculum change in schools and classrooms to support
student learning.
Presenters will conduct either showcase or practical workshop sessions based on one or more
of the following:
• Inspire the leaders of our schools to be innovative in their approach to leading learning
across the curriculum
• Challenge teachers by providing innovative perspectives on education and learning
• Showcase new and emerging technologies, linked specifically to curriculum, and their
educational benefits K-12.
Sessions will be conducted over either one 60 minute session or two consecutive 60 minute
sessions. Follow up Adobe Connect sessions will be conducted post conference with selected
presenters to support communities of practice and action inquiry projects.
Expressions of Interest require endorsement by the Principal, Director or equivalent prior to
submission.
Please provide the relevant information below in the application and follow the instructions for
submitting the Expression of Interest to james.mallios@det.nsw.edu.au by 4:00 pm on
Wednesday 17 September 2014. Further information about the EOI is available by contacting
James Mallios on 0434 141 339.
Successful applicants will be advised by Monday 13 October 2014.
Please note that the successful applicant (main presenter listed below) will receive
complimentary registration to the conference. Co-presenters are not funded but are
welcome to register.
STEPS FOR COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING THIS FORM
Step 1: Save a copy of this form to your desktop
Step 2: Open the document in Adobe Acrobat (version 8 or higher)
Step 3: Fill in all relevant fields of the document
Step 4: Save
Step 5: Attach to a new email and send to james.mallios@det.nsw.edu.au
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Please complete the attached PDF document electronically, save the document to your desktop.
Attach to a new email and send to james.mallios@det.nsw.edu.au by 4pm on :HGQHVGD\6HSWHPEHU
Complete a separate form for each session submission.
Workshop Title:
Developing K-12 Learning Communities
(The title to be advertised)
Presenter
Information
Main presenter
(Free Registration)
Co-presenter 1
Name Stacey Southgate
Position Relieving Deputy Principal
School/Office Auburn North Public School
Work Phone 0297481036
Co-presenter 2
Renee O'Rourke
Angela McGufficke
Relieving Assistant Principal
Relieving Assistant Principal
Auburn North Public School
Auburn North Public School
0297481036
0297481036
Mobile 0416643326
renee.orourke@det.nsw.edu.au angela.e.mcgufficke@det.nsw.edu.au
Email stacey.southgate@det.nsw.edu.au
Principal/Manager Mark Harris
Principal email mark.a.harris@det.nsw.edu.au
Principal Phone
0297481036
Number
Mark Harris
Mark Harris
mark.a.harris@det.nsw.edu.au
mark.a.harris@det.nsw.edu.au
0297481036
0297481036
Session Format:
There are three session options available based on the content you aim to cover. If you are unsure please
email James Mallios to organise a phone discussion.
(Tick only one box)
✔
Showcase Session
(60 minutes)
Describe your workshop
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innovation and change?
What classroom
strategies and practices
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Workshop Synopsis:
100 - 200 words
(Published for participants to
choose workshops)
Within this statement, outline
the outcomes for participants
Additional requirements
What additional resources do
participants need to bring to
this session (e.g. syllabus,
unit of learning, laptop,
mobile device)?
(Published for participants to
choose workshops)
Practical Session
(60 minutes)
Showcase and Practical
Session
(120 minutes)
`Developing K-12 Learning Communities'
In this workshop, participants will learn about two innovative programs that we have
co-led in order to exchange best practices with other schools, develop a K-12 learning
community, and to achieve successful curriculum change.
~Project 1: Pedagogical Partnerships~
Auburn North Public School and Auburn Girls High School
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Target Audience:
K – 12 Teachers
& Executive
✔
K – 6 Teachers
& Executive
7 – 12 Teachers
& Executive
(Tick relevant boxes)
School Leaders
✔
Special Education
Rural and Remote
English
Focus Areas:
(Tick relevant boxes)
✔
CAPA
HSIE
Other
Mathematics
✔
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Science
History
TAS
PDHPE
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K-12 Teaching and Learning Communities
(please specify e.g.
Learning across the
curriculum)
Complete the following for all session formats
Presenter Requirements
All breakout rooms will be equipped with
the following:
• wireless Internet access
• data projector
• screen
• microphone
• speakers
Additional Requirements(List below)
None
You will need to provide your own
laptop.
Please make arrangements to bring
additional resources required for your
presentation.
NOTE:
1. Presenters will be required to
supply their own VGA display
adapter for Apple laptops.
2. Interactive Whiteboards will not
be available.
PRINCIPAL ENDORSEMENT
Before submitting your Expression of Interest you must seek endorsement for this application from your
Principal/Manager.
Successful applicant’s Principal/Manager will be contacted by email to formally endorse the application
and information listed above.
STEPS FOR COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING THIS FORM
Step 1: Save a copy of this form to your desktop
Step 2: Open the document in Adobe Acrobat (version 8 or higher)
Step 3: Fill in all relevant fields of the document
Step 4: Save
Step 5: Attach to a new email and send to james.mallios@det.nsw.edu.au