Regionally allocated PLD
We are a registered provider for the regionally allocated PLD for schools looking for support around inclusive practices and learning support needs including literacy, communication and language development. We specialist in neurodiversity and assistive technology for communication. For more information: https://pld.education.govt.nz/regionally-allocated-pld/
Professional Development for Teaching Aides
It was announced that this fund was close to new applications in mid June 2024. It is unlikely that our evening webinars will reach minimum numbers to be held live, so we will be offering all ticket holders a on-demand recording of the content and the option to schedule a time for questions via zoom during normal business hours. This is in regards to the now closed $1000 per teaching assistant scheme..
Tickets
To register for a workshop or webinar, head over to Humanitix and book your ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/host/InclusiveCommunication
2024 Course Schedule - as of June 2024
Note - these are all now offered only as on-demand, but we are keeping the dates here for reference
| Online workshops | Date | Time | Location | Recording at time of registration | Recording after course | Minimum numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting social connections with students who find playing with peers, group work, and interacting with peers tricky | 31-Jan-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| Anxiety and communication | 21-Feb-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| AAC 101 – how to support language development for students with minimal vocal speech | 28-Feb-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 2 | Yes | 5 |
| Neurodiversity – introductory level - practical introduction for those new to working with this group of tamariki | 13-Mar-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 2 | Yes | 5 |
| Neurodiversity – Advanced level - including autism, ADHD, and language delays | 20-Mar-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| Autism and language development – so my student repeats scripts (echolalia), what does this mean and what should I do? | 27-Mar-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| AAC – Intermediate – so my student has a communication device/system, now what? | 10-Apr-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| Neurodiversity affirming behavioural support - so praise and consequences aren’t working, what next? | 9-May-2024 (Thurs) | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 2 | Yes | 5 |
| Executive functioning – how do I support and teach my students the skills needed to tackle school work and school expectations | 16-May-2024 (Thurs) | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| What comes before words? How to support communication development for students who aren’t yet talking | 22-May-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 3 | Yes | 5 |
| Developing language in everyday moments | 29-May-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 3 | Yes | 5 |
| Social and communication underpinnings to behaviour | 12-Jun-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 3 | Yes | 5 |
| Visual supports on the fly – how to support our students understanding by making our language more visual | 19-Jun-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 3 | Yes | 5 |
| Comprehensive Literacy for older students who do not yet know most of their letters, most of the time | 26-Jun-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 3 | Yes | 5 |
| Neurodiversity – Intermediate level – including autism, ADHD, and language delays | 24-Jul-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 3 | Yes | 5 |
| Anxiety and communication | 11-Sept-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| AAC 101 – how to support language development for students with minimal vocal speech | 18-Sept-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Not until term 2 | Yes | 5 |
| Executive functioning – how do I support and teach my students the skills needed to tackle school work and school expectations | 2-Oct-2024 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Online Webinar | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| Workshop 1 - Supporting student’s communication and language skills | 10 May 2024 | 10:30-3:00 | Greater Wellington Area | NA | Handouts provided | 7 | | Workshop 2 - Practical skills and knowledge to support neurodivergent students with a focus on ADHD, autism, and language delay | cancelled due to low enrollment 13 June 2024 | 10:00-3:00 | Greater Wellington Area | NA | Handouts provided | 7 | | Workshop 3 - Early communication / literacy workshop - for those working with students at or below level 1 of the curriculum | 2 Aug 2024 | 10:00-3:00 | Greater Wellington Area | NA | Handouts provided | 7 | | Workshop 4 - Literacy and executive function workshop for those working at intermediate & secondary level | 19 Aug 2024 | 10:30-3:00 | Greater Wellington Area | NA | Handouts provided | 7 |
All webinars will have a recording provided after the event (edited to exclude Q/A with participants).
How to sign up
Book tickets with your ARN from the Ministry of Education or your credit card at our Humanitix booking page
The funding is only for teacher aides and requires you to request an ARN code from the Ministry and on the 13th of June 2024 the fund was closed to new applications.
All others can select the private pay ticket option. Step-by-step directions can be found at the bottom of this page.
You can also sign up to our mailing list to get reminders about upcoming events here https://tinyurl.com/InclusiveMailingList or email us at courses at inclusive-communication.co.nz if you want to organise a PLD event at your school or organisation:
In-Person Workshops - $300 in Wellington / $425 outside of Wellington (plus GST)
We are planning several 4-hour in-person workshops on the following 4 topics in Wellington. We are open to other locations if you have a group of at least 7 participants. Workshops in Wellington are $300 (GST excl) per person and those in other regions $425 (GST excl) per person.
Workshop tickets can be found here
Workshop 1 - Supporting student’s communication and language skills
- Developing language in everyday moments
- Social and communication underpinnings to behaviour
- Anxiety and communication
- What comes before words? How to support communication development for students who aren’t yet talking
- Developing language in everyday moments
- Autism and language development – so my student repeats scripts, what does this mean and what should I do?
- AAC 101 – how to support language development for students with minimal vocal speech
- AAC – intermediate – so my student has a communication device/system, now what?
Workshop 2 - Practical skills and knowledge to support neurodivergent students with a focus on ADHD, autism, and language delay
This workshop is similiar to workshop 1, however it has a stronger focus on neurodiversity.
Tickets
- Social and communication underpinnings to behaviour
- Supporting social connections with students who find playing with peers, group work, and interacting with peers tricky
- Anxiety and communication
- What comes before words? How to support communication development for students who aren’t yet talking
- Autism and language development – so my student repeats scripts, what does this mean and what should I do?
- Neurodiversity – Intermediate level – including autism, ADHD, and language delays
- AAC 101 – how to support language development for students with minimal vocal speech
- AAC – intermediate – so my student has a communication device/system, now what?
- Visual supports on the fly – how to support our students understanding by making our language more visual
Workshop 3 - Early communication / literacy workshop - for those working with students at or below level 1 of the curriculum - this will cover all ages
- Developing language in everyday moments
- Social and communication underpinnings to behaviour
- Supporting social connections with students who find playing with peers, group work, and interacting with peers tricky
- Anxiety and communication
- What comes before words? How to support communication development for students who aren’t yet talking
- Autism and language development – so my student repeats scripts, what does this mean and what should I do?
- Neurodiversity – practical introduction for those new to working with this group of tamariki
- AAC 101 – how to support language development for students with minimal vocal speech
- Visual supports on the fly – how to support our students understanding by making our language more visual
- Comprehensive Literacy for older students who do not yet know most of their letters, most of the time
Workshop 4 - Literacy and executive function workshop for those working at intermediate & secondary level
Online webinars - $100 plus GST
All online webinars are $100 plus GST per person. If there is a group of 7 or more people who would like to take a course together on a different date, please let us know.
Learning Support focus
Social and communication underpinnings to behaviour - for tickets click here
Anxiety and communication - for tickets click here
Supporting social connections with students who find playing with peers, group work, and interacting with peers tricky - for tickets click here
Visual supports on the fly:how to support our students understanding by making our language more visual - for tickets click here
Executive functioning: how do I support and teach my students the skills needed to tackle school work and school expectations - for tickets click here
Comprehensive Literacy for older students - who do not yet know most of their letters, most of the time for tickets click here
Neurodiversity focus
Autism and language development – so my student repeats scripts (echolalia), what does this mean and what should I do? for tickets click here
Neurodiversity affirming behavioural support - so praise and consequences aren’t working, what next? for tickets click here
Neurodiversity – introductory level - practical introduction for those new to working with this group of tamariki - so praise and consequences aren’t working, what next? for tickets click here
Neurodiversity – Intermediate level - including autism, ADHD, and language delays - for tickets click here
Neurodiversity – Advanced level - including autism, ADHD, and language delays for tickets click here
Supporting students with minimal speech or who use assistive technology and AAC
What comes before words? How to support communication development for students who aren’t yet talking - for tickets click here
Developing language in everyday moments - for tickets click here
AAC 101– how to support language development for students with minimal vocal speech - for tickets click here
AAC – Intermediate – so my student has a communication device/system, now what? - for tickets click here
How to enrol as a teacher aide
- Select your courses which could be from Inclusive Communication as well as other providers
- Ensure that you have an Education Sector Log in (directions here)
- Complete the Ministry of Education application process
- Once you are approved, you will get an application reference number (ARN)
- With your ARN, you can register for any of our webinars and workshops through Humanitix. Dates for our courses will be listed on Humanitix and on our website as they are confirmed.
- We will invoice Ministry of Education directly following the course
If courses do not have sufficient numbers 7 days prior to the event, we reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the event. We also may need to cancel due to unforseen circumstances.
The entire schedule can be found here