Keynote Presentation Abstracts

Please find below the Keynote Abstracts for the 2017 SEPLA Conference

Understanding Adversity: Revolutionising Student Outcomes Through a Brain-Based Approach to Emotional and Behavioural Challenges
Michelle Montgomery, Getting Better; Trauma Informed Schools Australia

Moving From Me to We: Making Wellness and Wellbeing a Collective Opportunity
Dr William DeJean, Inspiration Unleashed

Concurrent Abstracts

Please find below Concurrent Session Abstracts for the 2017 SEPLA Conference

Teachers Day, Monday, 17th July 2017

Monday, 17th July: Concurrent Session 1

Structured TEACHHing
Courtney Carroll and Renee Daughton, Broderick Gillawarna School

The Science of Trauma: Understanding Adversity and the Impact on Learning and Behaviour
Michelle Montgomery, Getting Better: Trauma Informed Schools Australia

Multi Sensory Learning - Creating Engaging and Interactive Sensory Spaces
Richard Hirstwood, Hirstwood Training Ltd UK

A Way Forward: Support for the New History and Geography Syllabuses for Students with Special Education Needs
Amanda Doxat-Pratt., Joanne Carey and Sarah Madden, Sir Eric Woodward School

All Students Have a Voice - Kurrambee School Core Vocabulary Journey
Jane Truswell, Kylie Issacs and Kim Waters, Kurrambee School

Can a TAFE Taster Course be Successfully Delivered in an SSP Setting?
Megan Evans and Chloe Rose, Karonga School

Monday, 17th July: Concurrent Session 2

Innovative School Programs for Adolescents in a Juvenile Justice Centre
Alan De Joux and Luke Sullivan, Girakool ETU

The Whole Child Project
Nicholas Danta, Penrith Valley Learning Centre

The Power of Ollie! Improving Whole School Wellbeing
Jane Crosland and Nadine Dwyer, Carenne School

SEESAW - Online Journal for Teachers, Parents and Students
Fiona Stellino and Sharyn Pearson, Rouse Hill PS

Communication Passport & In the Zone for Learning
Neale Rudland, Vita Williams and Kavi Razzaghi-Pour, Clarke Road and The Hills Schools

Using AAC Across KLAs
Heather Pearson, Alan Hirsch and Gail Thick, Kurrambee School

Monday, 17th July: Concurrent Session 3

Guru to Guide
Annette Berry, Kelly Whitehead, Steven Taraboulsis and Samantha Peters, Ambarvale HS Support Unit

Early Intervention for Kid's Mental Health: Lessons of a LAC School Sessions
Lynn Jenkins, Kirrilli Lonergan, Lessons of a LAC, Newcastle

Celebrate Me! A Personal Development Program for Emotional Regulation and Sexuality Education
Chloe Rose and Megan Evans, Karonga School

Innovative School Programs for Adolescents in a Juvenile Justice Centre - Repeat Session
Alan De Joux and Luke Sullivan, Girrakool ETU

Communication Passport & In the Zone for Learning - Repeat Session
Neale Rudland, Vita Williams and Kavi Razzaghi-Pour, Clarke Road & The Hills School

Innovation in the Classroom Using Simple Technology
Alana Arcus, Priscilla Carlisle, School of Special Education Disability, Perth

Leaders Day, Tuesday, 18th July, 2017

The Whole Child Project- Repeat Session
Nicholas Danta, Penrith Valley Learning Centre

Leaders out of the Shadows
Dr Gloria Wright, University of Sydney

Implementing Significant Change to Provide a Tiered Approach for Literacy and Numeracy
Lisa Milson- Black, Toronto High School

Leading Innovation in Special Education - What Could this Look Like?
Wayne Wilkinson, Mitchelton Special School, Brisbane

Improving Student Learning Outcomes Through a Whole School (Response to Intervention) Approach
Christine Lyons and Mary Gornik, Speech Pathology Australia, Melbourne

Leaders Day, Tuesday, 18th July, 2017 Concurrent Session 2

Trauma Informed Education: An Evidence Based Framework for Improving Outcomes for Individuals, Schools and Communities
Michelle Montgomery, Getting Better: Trauma Informed Schools Australia

Using AAC Across KLAs-Repeat Session
Heather Pearson, Alan Hirsch and Gail Thick, Kurrambee School

Collaboration and Recycling - Ensuring Quality Learning Across the School and Beyond
Julie Raciborska, Alison Seckold, Belinda Steibel and Sarah Clissold, Fernhill School

Volunteering Overseas Through Australian Volunteers for International Development
Nicci Riley, Kandeer School

Leaders Day, Wednesday, 19th July, 2017 Concurrent Sessions 1

Structured TEACCHING- Repeat Session
Courtney Carrol, Renee Daughton, Broderick Gillawarna School

The Science of Trauma: Understanding Adversity and the Impact on Learning and Behaviour- Repeat Session
Michelle Montgomery, Getting Better: Trauma Informed Schools Australia

Celebrate ME! A Personal Development Program for Emotional Regulation and Sexuality Education- Repeat Session
Chloe Rose and Megan Evans, Karonga School

The Research and Development Behind the Australian and NZ Standardisation of the Weschler Individual Achievement Test 3rd Edition
Valerie O'Keefe and Nicki Joshua, Pearson Clinical Assessment,

Leaders Day, Wednesday, 19th July, 2017 Concurrent Sessions 2

The Cost of Caring: Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue for Professionals
Michelle Montgomery, Getting Better: Trauma Informed Schools Australia

Continuity, Care and Sailing the 4C's
Mercedes Wilkinson, Rebekah Palmer, The Children's Hospital School, Westmead

Collaboration and Recycling- Ensuring Quality Learning Across the School and Beyond- Repeat Session
Julie Raciborska, Alison Seckold, Belinda Steibel and Sarah Clissold, Fernhill School

We Service You! Building Authentic Partnerships With Service Providers
Stacey Radcliffe, Carolyn Wilson, Raymond Terrace Public School

Implementing a Significant Change to Provide a Tiered Approach for Literacy and Numeracy Interventions - Repeat Session
Lisa Milson- Black, Toronto High School