Professional Development for SA Early Childhood Educators
Through our ‘Links at Preschool: Professional Development’ program, early childhood educators in SA can access practical, evidence-informed strategies and confidence to support all children to learn and thrive in the years before school, with a strong focus on disabilities and developmental concerns.
The program is available as part of the Office for Early Childhood Development’s Preschool Boost initiative.
Our Early Childhood Professional Learning Topics
Developed by Learning Links' experienced team of speech pathologists, psychologists, and early childhood specialists, our webinar and coaching packages focus on simple, practical techniques that can be embedded into play-based environments to foster inclusion and school readiness. Topics are aligned with the AEDC developmental domains, to help educators equip children with the vital foundation skills they need to thrive at school. The program can also be tailored to meet your team’s specific goals and the unique needs of children you support in your early childhood and care setting.
Embedding inclusive practices into early childhood education and care settings
Speech and language development and support strategies
Inclusive communication strategies
Supporting positive behaviours, emotional regulation and wellbeing
Strategies to support children on the Autism Spectrum
Transition to school for children with disability and developmental concerns
How The Program is Delivered
This ‘Links at Preschool: Professional Development’ program has flexible online delivery options including:
- Live or pre-recorded webinars for ease and accessibility
- Virtual workshops during staff meetings, after hours or professional development sessions
- Follow up consultations, mentoring and coaching
Follow up coaching sessions are essential to support educators with the practical implementation of strategies and adaptation of techniques to address specific children and concerns in your setting.
Program Cost
The ‘Links at Preschool: Professional Development’ program package is delivered for $840 and includes:
- One on-demand virtual webinar for a chosen topic
- Two virtual consultancy sessions led by an allied health or education professional (either speech pathologist, psychologist, or early childhood specialist)
Additional consultancy and coaching is available and will be charged at $155 per hour.
Get in Touch Today
If Learning Links can support your early childhood education and care setting to implement inclusive practices to support children’s outcomes, get in touch today!
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