Aboriginal Leadership Conference Flyer Leadership in Aboriginal Education 2018

Leadership in Aboriginal Education Conference A conference for experienced teachers and school leaders K-12 Friday 21 September 2018, 9.00am-4.15pm | The Epping Club The Leadership in Aboriginal Education Conference will enable aspiring leaders to develop deeper understanding and practical strategies to effectively lead Aboriginal Education in their specific school community. Participants will critically examine the contexts which shape Aboriginal Education and explicitly make connections between broader issues and the daily experience of teaching. Detailed scenario-based workshops will build key skills in forward planning, sustainable improvement and problem solving. There will be a strong focus on building teams and collective capacity for Aboriginal Education in your school. At the end of this conference participants will leave emboldened with increased confidence and equipped with tangible strategies for navigating the next steps in Aboriginal Education. Registration & fees $297 per person (GST Incl). Includes conference attendance, resources, morning tea and lunch. Register online by visiting: sydney.edu.au/edsw/ professional_learning and follow the conference links. This conference will be held at the Epping Club, Rawson Street, Epping. For enquiries please contact: Rachel Payne Office of Professional Learning Sydney School of Education and Social Work T [phone] E [email protected] CRICOS 00026A PRESENTERS Presentations at the Leadership in Aboriginal Education Conference are made by experienced teachers, community members, and academics with long-term experience in a variety of settings, including sessions from executive members of the Aboriginal Studies Association (ASA). ASA is a professional teachers association that aims to promote the teaching of Aboriginal studies and perspectives at all levels of education, foster partnerships with local Aboriginal communities, and support ongoing curriculum and pedagogical practices. Keynote Presentation by: Tammy Anderson, Principal, Briar Road Primary School ‘My way, your way, our way’ Tammy’s keynote presentation will take participants on a journey through her home and school community. The journey highlights best practice in Aboriginal Education and will showcase the work that both her and her supportive school team are undertaking to ensure that culture is front and centre in each child’s education at Briar Road Public School. Tammy is committed to ensuring that high expectations set the foundation for strong teacher- student relationships for all students and believes that the change in outcomes for disadvantaged children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are possible through developing strong school cultures, empowering community partnerships and the delivery of high quality curriculum that caters to each child’s needs.