DEAN PD Day – Asperger’s and Transition, 2 April 2009

Our first DEAN PD Day for 2009 will be held on Thursday 2nd April, from 9:30-3:30 at UTS Haymarket Campus, Quay St, Haymarket Building CM05C Room C.01.05

Building on survey feedback, the day will include plenty of opportunities for question time, group discussion and problem solving.

The topic of the day is "Asperger's and Transition". It will build on the success of our last PD Day in 2008 where we introduced some of the key issues around access to and participation in post-school education and training for people with Asperger's. This PD Day will explore in depth best practice in supporting people with Asperger's to transition into post-school education and training. An overview of the program is as follows:

9:30 – 12:00 (including discussion time and morning tea) - Innovative practices in Asperger’s

• Transition to TAFE program for students with Asperger’s - Berinda Karp – TAFE Teacher Consultant
• Educating academics about Asperger’s - Laurie Alsop – Equity Officer (Disability), University of New South Wales
• Transition experiences at university - Liz Penny – Disability Services Officer, University of Technology Sydney
• What's happening in the schools? - Presenter TBA

12:00 -1:00 (followed by lunch) - Best practice in transition for students with Asperger’s

• Guest presenter - TBA

1:45 – 2:30 (Discussion and question time facilitated by guest speaker) - Where to from here?

• What's new?

2:30 – 3:00

This session makes a return after its successful trial in 2008. It will allow the exchange of information about new resources, activities, processes and innovative programs.  If you would like to share an item in “what’s new” please get in touch with

Nicole Ison n.ison@uws.edu.au or 4620 3246!

3:00 - 3:30 - What would you do about…?

This session is making a first appearance following feedback received through the DEAN Survey. It will use the expertise of all PD Day participants to facilitate discussion and problem solving around tricky situations, complex case studies and emerging trends. If you have a tricky situation you would like the group to discuss, please contact Nicole Ison n.ison@uws.edu.au  or 4620 3246.

You can now register for this and future PD Days on our brand new website - www.deaninc.org.au .  This website has been designed to make registration fast and simple - you will now be able to pay and register online using secure PayPal.

Please see the website section below for further details on our new website and all of your registration options. Registration remains as reasonable as ever – only $25 for DEAN members and $35 for non-members.

We look forward to seeing you there!

DEAN PD Day Dates for 2009

Please take the time to mark the 2nd April in your diary as well as the rest of the DEAN PD Day dates for 2009:

• Wednesday 17th June (PD Day) - Mental Health
• Tuesday 29th September (PD Day and DEAN AGM)
• Wednesday 9th December (University Nuts and Bolts Day) ***Please note change of date ***
• Thursday 10th December (PD Day) - ***Please note change of date ***

SYMPOSIUM

Constructing intellectual disability: a symposium on the history of a concept and public workshop on The history of intellectual disability

International Presenters include:

 Christopher Goodey Centre for Studies in Inclusive Education, UK; Patrick McDonagh, Concordia University, Can; Tim Stainton, University of British Columbia, Can.

Venue: Charles Blunt Conference Room, Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney, 59 Charles Street, Ryde, NSW, 2112

Monday & Tuesday 18/19 May 2009

Further Information: Margaret on (02) 8878 0500 E-mail: cdds@med.usyd.edu.au

Advance Notice of a Seminar for Education Staff and Disability Service Providers in Southern and South-Western Sydney

Wednesday 24 June 2009, Campbelltown Catholic Club, 9am-3.30pm

What will this seminar provide?

• Presentations from expert practitioners in disability areas
• Strategies to support students with a disability or chronic medical condition prepare for transition from school
• Essential up-to-date information about post-school pathways, including:

�� Apprenticeships and traineeships �� TAFE

�� University �� Employment – open and Business Services

�� DADHC Post-School Programs – Transition to Work and Community Participation

• Details of how students can access support in post-school education and employment
• Panel discussions, case studies, resources and networking opportunities

Target Audience

Staff and providers from:

• Schools: Counsellors, Careers Advisers, District Guidance Officers, Disability Programs Consultants, STTs, AP (Learning Support), AP(V), AP(H), Principals, Head Teachers (Support), Head Teachers (Welfare), Support Teachers, ISTIs, Learning support teams, STLAs, SLSOs, Year Advisers 10-12
• TAFE: Equity Managers, Teacher/Consultants, Counsellors, Consultants (TVET), Disability Teachers
• Universities: Disability Advisors, Counsellors, Careers Advisors, Marketing Personnel
• Government, Community and other Agencies: Local Community Partnerships, Careers Advice Australia, Australian Apprenticeships Centres, DEEWR funded Employment Service Providers, Transition to Work and Community Participation Program Providers, DADHC staff

This event is free for participants and funded by the National Disability Coordination Officer Program. Morning tea and lunch included. Program details and registration forms to follow. For further information please contact National Disability Coordination Officer, Nicole Ison, on (02) 4620 3246 or n.ison@uws.edu.au or Gillian Hilt, on (02) 4620 3175 or g.hilt@uws.edu.au

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