Course description
Support Teacher Forums provide professional learning, practical tools and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the state.
These forums are designed for Support Teachers working with students with disability. Each school is expected to have a representative attend to support consistent communication, shared learning and system alignment across the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). [decyp.tas.gov.au]
Each session includes:
- practical strategies to support inclusive teaching and learning
- updates from DECYP
- access to tools, templates and resources
- opportunities to connect and learn from colleagues
Participants engage in discussions and structured activities that reflect their role, build confidence, and strengthen their impact in schools. The forums also provide dedicated time to share practice, problem-solve real challenges and build professional networks.
Course outcomes
By the end of the Support Teacher Forums, participants will be able to:
Know:
- key approaches to educational adjustments and inclusive teaching
- the core components of effective Learning Plans
Understand:
- how inclusive practices improve student outcomes
- how classroom practice connects to whole-school approaches
Do:
- reflect on their current practice and identify next steps
- collaborate with colleagues to refine inclusive strategies
- apply practical approaches to improve access, participation and learning for students with disability