Supported by 2013 News and Training Calendar We have been working hard on delivering our 6 month Training Calendar (see page 4). So far we have held 4 workshops with several more on the drawing board. Please note we are still happy to run tailored courses other than those on the calendar for organisations and networks. In addition we have a big new project: the Training “Online by Learn Local. The aim of this is to Modules Project” funded make our training more accessible particularly to those in Rural and Regional communities by developing and uploading online training with a focus on working with adults in an educational or work setting. We have also been boosted by the appointment of two new highly experienced and knowledgeable Co-ordinating Committee members: Ron McGlynn- EdLinks Coordinator from Karingal Community Living and Debra Parker who is Manager Quality & Continuous Improvement for Gippsland Lakes We have also gained a Volunteer Marketing Community Health. Person. All in a good start to the year. all we’ve had This edition We are focussing this newsletter on a topic we are frequently asked about Managing Behaviours of Concern. – Behaviours of concern can be a difficult issue for both staff and learners and may be present in any person- with a disability or not. Good practice and specific strategies to address this from the outset can ensure a comfortable learning environment for all. Behaviour management and Disability in the Classroom
Supported by 2013 News and Training Calendar We have been working hard on delivering our 6 month Training Calendar (see page 4). So far we have held 4 workshops with several more on the drawing board. Please note we are still happy to run tailored courses other than those on the calendar for organisations and networks. In addition we have a big new project: the “Online Training Modules Project” funded by Learn Local. The aim of this is to make our training more accessible particularly to those in Rural and Regional communities by developing and uploading online training with a focus on working with adults in an educational or work setting. We have also been boosted by the appointment of two new highly experienced and knowledgeable Co-ordinating Committee members: Ron McGlynn- EdLinks Coordinator from Karingal Community Living and Debra Parker who is Manager Quality & Continuous Improvement for Gippsland Lakes Community Health. We have also gained a Volunteer Marketing Person. All in all we’ve had a good start to the year. This edition We are focussing this newsletter on a topic we are frequently asked about – Managing Behaviours of Concern. Behaviours of concern can be a difficult issue for both staff and learners and may be present in any person- with a disability or not. Good practice and specific strategies to address this from the outset can ensure a comfortable learning environment for all. Behaviour management and Disability in the Classroom
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