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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 2019 Course Program and Calendar
WELCOME TO 2019
Dear Colleagues,
RIDBC Renwick Centre is delighted to present the 2019 Continuing Professional Education program.
It lists the wide range of courses, seminars and workshops being offered this year. This year’s
program will operate in a range of sites around Australia and New Zealand and online to give you
access to local professional development opportunities. Our focus this year is to meet all your
accreditation needs- if you are a teacher, auditory verbal therapist, audiologist or health professional
then our accredited events will help you gain the points, hours or CEUs you need!
We welcome a range of Australian and international presenters to be part of small group workshops,
and are excited to be developing the programs for both VISCON 2019 and ITOD 2019. Look out for
the call for papers for each of these two conferences which will enable us to share ground-breaking
research and celebrate best practice for children and students with hearing and/or vision loss.
We are committed to ensuring that all CPE events are accessible and provide real time captioning
and sign language interpreting when required. We also provide all workshop handouts and materials
in accessible digital formats. To further our environmental goals, we will not be providing hard copies
of materials for any of the events in 2019.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events this year!
Warm regards,
The RIDBC Renwick Centre CPE Team
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2019 CPE CALENDAR 4
ONLINE LEARNING MODULES 19
GO TO GUIDE FOR ACCREDITATION AT RIDBC
RENWICK CENTRE 26
• MAINSTREAM TEACHER SUPPORTING STUDENTS
WITH VISION LOSS 26
• MAINSTREAM TEACHER SUPPORTING STUDENTS
WITH HEARING LOSS 27
• SPECIALIST RESOURCE TEACHER FOR STUDENTS
WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS 29
• TEACHER OF THE DEAF 30
• VISION SPECIALISTS 32
• AUDIOLOGISTS 33
• ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALISTS 34
ACCREDITATION 36
FOR YOUR INFORMATION 37
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2019 CPE CALENDAR
Auslan 1 - An Introduction
Presenter: The Deaf Society
Date: Monday 11 - Wednesday 13 February, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face
Ticket Price: $350
Abstract:
In this three day workshop participants will engage in interactive and fun activities to learn how to
communicate using Auslan. Students will learn fingerspelling, counting, how to greet and introduce
yourself, ask simple questions and be able to explain effective ways of communicating with Deaf
people.
Please note that tea, coffee and morning tea will be served each day and participants will need to
bring their own lunch.
Presenter Biography:
The Deaf Society is one of Australia’s leading providers of specialist
services for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people and their families.
Our focus is ensuring that you have access to all areas of life on an equal
basis with others. We want you to thrive!
We support you to make choices and take actions to change your life.
Whether you want to improve relations with your family, find a job you enjoy,
learn new skills like cooking, move out of home, develop your English or
Auslan skills or any combination of the above – we’re here to support you
to thrive.
Completing Auslan 1 - An introduction will contribute 21 hours of NESA
Registered PD addressing 3.5.2, 4.1.2 from the Australian Professional
Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher
Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2sIZTOg
4Improving the Outcomes of Students with Hearing Loss in Mainstream Schools
Presenter: RIDBC School Services Staff
Date: Wednesday 13 March, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $200; Remote Access: $100; Digital Access: $100
Abstract:
Mainstream teachers will benefit from this one-day workshop by gaining a deeper understanding of
the characteristics and learning needs of students with hearing loss. They will also gain a heightened
awareness of the important role teachers play in improving the educational outcomes of students with
hearing loss. Suggested practical classroom measures will be augmented by exploration of wider
perspectives that include the issues of communication, literacy development, the use of technology
and the opportunities for the students’ social inclusion both in and out of classroom.
As well as gaining knowledge from practitioners and researchers in the field of educating students
with hearing loss, participants will be able to engage in questioning, discussion and the exploration
of typical scenarios.
Completing Improving the Outcomes of Students with Hearing Loss in
Mainstream Schools will contribute 6 hours of NSW Education Standards
Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.1.2, 1.2.2, 1.5.2 from the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining
Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
5Improving the Outcomes of Students with Vision Loss in Mainstream Schools
Presenter: RIDBC School Services Staff
Date: Wednesday 20 March, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $200; Remote Access: $100; Digital Access: $100
Abstract:
Mainstream teachers will benefit from this one-day workshop by gaining a deeper understanding of
the characteristics and learning needs of students with vision loss. They will also gain a heightened
awareness of the important role teachers can play in improving the educational outcomes of students
with vision loss. Suggested practical classroom measures will be augmented by exploration of
wider perspectives that include the issues of literacy development, the use of technology and the
opportunities for the students’ social inclusion both in and out of class.
As well as gaining knowledge from practitioners and researchers in the field of educating students
who are Blind or have vision loss, participants will be able to engage in questioning, discussion and
hands on interaction with a range of resources.
Completing Improving the Outcomes of Students with Hearing Loss in
Mainstream Schools will contribute 6 hours of NSW Education Standards
Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.1.2, 1.2.2, and 1.5.2 from
the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining
Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
6Auslan 2
Presenter: The Deaf Society
Date: Monday 25 March - Wednesday 27 March 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face
Ticket Price: $350
Abstract:
This interactive course provides participants with an opportunity to build on the foundations that they
learnt in Auslan 1. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Talk in more detail about holidays, the weather and the seasons
Talk about everyday life including work and family
Talk about hobbies, interests and other activities
Use non-manual features to express yourself
Use more advanced visual-gestural communication strategies
Please note that tea/coffee and morning-tea will be provided each day, participants will need to bring
their own lunch.
Presenter Biography:
The Deaf Society is one of Australia’s leading providers of specialist
services for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people and their families.
Our focus is ensuring that you have access to all areas of life on an equal
basis with others. We want you to thrive!
We support you to make choices and take actions to change your life.
Whether you want to improve relations with your family, find a job you enjoy,
learn new skills like cooking, move out of home, develop your English or
Auslan skills or any combination of the above – we’re here to support you
to thrive.
Completing Auslan 2 will contribute 15 hours of NESA Registered PD
addressing 3.5.2, 4.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for
Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2B0ou5x
7Auslan Assessment
Presenter: The Deaf Society
Date: Wednesday 27 March 2019
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Access mode: Face to face
Ticket Price: $75
Abstract:
This assessment is offered to those participants that have completed the Auslan 1 and 2 course.
The assessment is a practical and takes about one hour to complete with an external assessor. You
will have an opportunity to test your knowledge and understanding of what you have learnt in Aulsan
1 and 2.
Once all participants have registered you will be allocated a time for your assessment, which will
follow the Auslan 2 course.
Presenter Biography:
One of Australia’s leading providers of specialist services for Deaf, deafblind
and hard of hearing people and their families. Our focus is ensuring that
you have access to all areas of life on an equal basis with others. We want
you to thrive!
We support you to make choices and take actions to change your life.
Whether you want to improve relations with your family, find a job you enjoy,
learn new skills like cooking, move out of home, develop your English or
Auslan skills or any combination of the above – we’re here to support you
to thrive.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2S98sAl
8Teacher Aides: Supporting students who are blind or have low vision in your
school
Presenters: Tricia d’Apice and Sue Silveira
Dates: Friday 8 March and Friday 10 May, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face; Remote Access (livestream)
Ticket Price: Face to face: $300; Remote Access: $200
Abstract:
This course is intended to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to assist in
supporting learners with vision loss in the classroom environment. Upon successful completion of
the program participants will be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of vision loss and its effect on learning,
apply skills and strategies to assist in the support of students with vision loss across a range of
learning environments.
This course involves attendance for two days of learning and engagement in an online course in
between.
Presenters Biography:
Tricia has been awarded a NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship for her
proposal to study the braille literacy skills of children who are braille or dual
media users across Australia and New Zealand and compare these with
sighted peers. The outcomes and recommendations that will come out of
this research will be disseminated to others in the field through papers,
conferences etc. This type of study has not been undertaken before and
the information from it will be invaluable.
Sue has over 20 years experience as a paediatric orthoptist and in an
academic role. She has taught widely in the areas of paediatric eye
disease and vision surveillance and vision screening. She is currently the
chief investigator on the project which is developing and implementing the
Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2sI3ID7
9The First Five Years: Inclusive practices for young children with vision
impairment
Presenter: Dr Frances Gentle
Date: Monday 8 - Tuesday 9 April, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $300; Remote Access: $200; Digital Access: $200
Abstract:
This two-day workshop provides professionals and parents with knowledge and skills in including
children with vision impairment in early childhood settings. Topics will include early braille literacy
and numeracy, resource production, technology options, and orientation and mobility techniques.
This course will provide strategies to promote inclusion in the day-to-day interactions, experiences,
activities and routines that occur in home and early childhood settings.
Presenter Biography:
Dr Frances Gentle is a Conjoint Lecturer with the RIDBC Renwick Centre,
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, in affiliation with Macquarie
University and the University of Newcastle. She is also President of the
International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment
(ICEVI; Immediate Past President of the South Pacific Educators in Vision
Impairment (SPEVI), and Convening Editor of the SPEVI journal. Frances
has around 30 years of experience as an educator in the field of disability
in Australia and internationally, with 20 years of specialisation in education
of children with blindness and low vision.
Completing The First Five Years: Inclusive practices for young children
with vision impairment will contribute 14 hours of NSW Education
Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.1, 1.5, 1.6,
4.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 7.4 from the Australian Professional Standards for
Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2MpoZdW
10Teacher Aides: Supporting students who have hearing loss in your school
Presenters: RIDBC School Support Services
Dates: Tuesday 2 April and Tuesday 4 June, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face; Remote Access (livestream)
Ticket Price: Face to face: $300; Remote Access: $200
Abstract:
This course is intended to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to assist in
supporting learners with hearing loss in the learning environment. Upon successful completion of
the program participants will be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of hearing loss and its effect on learning,
apply skills and strategies to assist in the support of a student with hearing loss across a range
of learning environments.
This course involves attendance for two days of learning and engagement in an online course in
between.
Presenter Biography:
Trudy Smith has been a teacher of the Deaf for 20 years and has worked
in inclusive classrooms in Queensland and New South Wales. She is an
LSLS Cert AVT. and has mentored and trained teachers, related health
professionals around the world. Trudy is the Manager of Continuing
Professional Education at the RIDBC Renwick Centre and the President
of the National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
11Braille Examination Techniques and Student Strategies
Presenter: Josie Howse
Date: Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Time: 9am - 5pm
Access mode: Face to face
Ticket Price: $300
Abstract:
This is a one day course and will investigate the following:
Session 1 (9 - 12:30pm):
Attendees of the workshop will explore all the practical elements of an examination in Braille from
the various perspectives of the student, the producer and the teacher: looking at the skills that need
to be applied by the student and the methodologies essential to presenting accessible and equitable
examinations in braille
Session 2 (1:30 - 5pm):
Attendees of the workshop will then proceed to explore the critical elements in the context of layout
and content of any examination in braille such as:
Formatting of examinations in braille
Reasonable adjustments
Presenter Biography:
Josie Howse (PSM) is the Manager of the Braille & Large Print Service
within Disability, Learning and Support, NSW Department of Education.
The team provides all texts and examinations in braille, large print and
e-text to students with vision impairment in the government sector and is the
largest producer of alternate format student textbooks and examinations
in Australia. Josie has been working in the field of vision impairment since
1979 and has held a number of executive positions both nationally and
state-wide as well as extensive experience in braille code development
at an international level. Josie was the editor of the “braille bible” for
all vision teachers and support staff in Australia with the Unified English
Braille Primer: Australian Edition, 2006 and co-editor of the more recent
publication the Unified English Braille: Australian Training Manual, 2016.
Josie has published in the British Journal of Vision Impairment (BJVI), is a
peer reviewer in a number of journals, has presented in Germany, South
Africa, Thailand, Fiji and New Zealand, has been listed annually in Who’s
Who of Australian Women since 2007, was presented with a Public Service
Medal (PSM) in 2007 and is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print
Disabilities in 2012.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2RXMhwM
122019 VISCON
Presenters:
Date: Thursday 20 - Friday 21 June, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $300; Remote Access: $200; Digital Access: $200
Early Bird Price: $250 before 1 May 2019
Abstract:
This two day conference provides an opportunity for educators and related specialists to come
together to share and discuss the education of children and students with vision loss. Presentations
will focus on curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, access and a range of issues related to student
support.
A trade display will update on the latest resources available, and participants will be invited to share
their own innovations in a show and share session.
A call for papers will be announced soon and the program will be available in April.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2RKsO36
Attending 2019 VISCON will contribute 14 hours of NSW Education
Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.1.2, 3.4.2, 3.5.2,
3.7.2, 4.1.2 and 6.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for
Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
SHOW AND SHARE
Do you have a great resource or tool you want to share? Contact us to arrange a space at
the show and share session on Day 2!
Contact us at: trudy.smith@ridbc.org.au to arrange a space!
13Predictors, outcomes and teaching strategies for at-risk populations of children
who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families
Presenter: Dr Christie Yoshinaga-Itano
Date: Thursday 4 - 5 July, 2019 - Sydney
Time: 9am - 4pm
Ticket Price: Face to face: $300; Remote Access: $200; Digital Access: $200
(Digital Access Sydney only)
Abstract:
Our students exhibit an enormous range of variables that can influence their educational outcomes.
These variables can include: low socio-economic status (income and education), non-English
speaking populations (non-speakers of the language of the country in which they reside), and
additional disabilities including cognitive/neurological and autism.
This workshop will provide information about
Identifying and dealing with differences in cultural expectations of disability; professionals who
deal with children with disabilities and their families, attitudes about amplification technology,
spoken and visual languages, and rights of people with disabilities.
Sequential and simultaneous approaches to bilingual language development.
Different categories of children from non-English speaking homes: refugees from traumatic
situations such as war, poverty and other immigrant families, indigenous non-English speaking
populations, second and third-generation families who do not speak English in the home,
children from international adoptions, children whose families are temporarily in the country but
who plan to return to their native countries, and those who speak Creole languages.
Examples of acoustic differences across languages and how these differences may impact
fitting of amplification, mapping cochlear implants, and auditory skill development.
Language differences across languages and differences in language development when
compared to English will be discussed when assisting families to help their children develop
their native/home language.
Presenter Biography:
Dr. Christine Yoshinaga-Itano is a Professor Emerita and Research
Professor of Audiology, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing
Sciences, faculty of the Institute of Cognitive Science, Centre for
Neurosciences at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Department of
Otolaryngology and Audiology at the University of Colorado, Denver and
the Marion Downs Centre.
Attending Predictors, outcomes and teaching strategies for at-risk
populations of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their
families will contribute 14 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 4.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and
7.4 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards
maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
14This course has been approved by AG Bell Academy for Listening and
Spoken Language to offer LSLS™ 12 CEUs.
Vision Surveillance and Screening for the Nursing Profession
Presenter: Sue Silveira, RIDBC Renwick Centre
Date: Friday 16 August, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $200; Remote Access: $100; Digital Access: $100
Abstract:
This one day seminar will present a focus on early identification of eye and vision problems in
children aged 0 - 5 years, through the practice of vision surveillance and vision screening. Current
surveillance and screening protocols will be discussed in the broad context of identification of eye
and vision conditions.
Presenter Biography:
Sue has over 20 years experience as a paediatric orthoptist and in an
academic role. She has taught widely in the areas of paediatric eye
disease and vision surveillance and vision screening. She is currently the
chief investigator on the project which is developing and implementing the
Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
Let’s talk: Audiology Case Study Day
Date: Monday 26 August, 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $200: Remote Access: $100; Digital Access: $100
Abstract:
Only another audiologist knows how truly fulfilling, challenging, fascinating and frustrating clinical
audiology can be! Do you have a case you can’t crack, or a trick you want to share? Have you
had an experience in clinical practice which other audiologists might be interested in sharing and
learning from? This event will facilitate networking with other practicing audiologists to showcase
our clinical experiences. Learn by listening to the experiences, challenges and dilemmas of others,
and learn by sharing your own experiences. This event will only proceed with enough interested
presenters, so please take a look through your files and provide a summary of the case you’d like to
present – whether it’s a cry for help or a chance to shine. Submissions are welcome from any area
of audiological clinical practice.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
15Assessment strategies for school-based students with hearing loss
Presenter: Trudy Smith
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $200: Remote Access: $100; Digital Access: $100
Abstract:
This workshop will review a range of assessment tools and strategies that can be used to monitor
and educate the progress of students with hearing loss. This will include formal and informal tools,
and provide hands on experience with several of them.
Presenter Biography:
Trudy Smith has been a teacher of the Deaf for 20 years and has worked
in inclusive classrooms in Queensland and New South Wales. She is an
LSLS Cert AVT. and has mentored and trained teachers, related health
professionals around the world. Trudy is the Manager of Continuing
Professional Education at the RIDBC Renwick Centre and the President
of the National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf.
Attending Assessment strategies for school-based students with
hearing loss will contribute 6.5 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing
1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 7.4 from the Australian
Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient
Teacher Accreditation in NSW
This course has been approved by AG Bell Academy for Listening and
Spoken Language to offer LSLS™ 6 CEUs.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
16ITOD 2019
Date: Friday 13 September 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $200: Remote Access: $100; Digital Access: $100
Early Bird Pricing: $150 before 31 July
Abstract:
This one day conference provides an opportunity for teachers and related professionals to learn
more about the current research and practices related to the education of students with hearing loss.
Presentations will focus on current research and best practice, and trade displays will bring you up
to date with current resources! Look out for the call for papers coming soon!
In collaboration and partnership with the NSW
Educators of Deaf Students Association (EDSA)
Attending Teachers of the Deaf Conference will contribute 6.5 hours
of NESA Registered PD addressing 1.1.2, 2.1.2, and 4.1.2 from the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining
Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
17Making it Meaningful: Including Students with Vision Impairment in Physical
Education and Sport
Presenter: Emily White
Date: Monday 21 October 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $200: Remote Access: $100; Digital Access: $100
Abstract:
This full-day professional development workshop is intended for PE or classroom teachers, Itinerant
Support Teachers (Vision), and aides who work with students who are blind or have low vision, who
may or may not have additional disabilities.
The interactive program features:
Experiential learning: explore what PE might be like with vision impairment, and why disability
simulation can be problematic
Information on:
• How vision impairment impacts access to learning
• Considerations for students with vision impairment and additional disabilities
• Inclusion: what it does and doesn’t mean in PE
• Determining reasonable adjustments to learning goals, assessment, activities, and the
curriculum
• Vision impairment-specific and accessible mainstream sports
• Interschool sport for Athletes with a Disability (AWD)
• Paralympic sport development pathways
Strategies for inclusion and teaching methods
Equipment: try it out, find out how to modify or make your own, and where to buy
Supports and resources for teachers
Networking opportunities
Q & A session
Please wear suitable clothes and shoes for participation in physical activities as you are able.
Attending Making it Meaningful: Including Students with Vision
Impairment in Physical Education and Sport will contribute 6 hours of
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing
1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 4.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 7.4 from the Australian Professional
Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher
Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
18Paediatric Audiology 101
Presenter: TBA
Date: Monday 28 October 2019
Time: 9am - 4pm
Access mode: Face to face, Remote Access (livestream), Digital Access
Ticket Price: Face to face: $300: Remote Access: $200; Digital Access: $200
Abstract:
Has it been a while since you assessed a child’s hearing? Would you be interested in working
in paediatrics but it’s a daunting prospect because the last time you worked with children was at
university? Found yourself in a paediatric setting and feeling a bit rusty? At this event, experienced
paediatric audiologists will cover the basics and some more advanced strategies for clinical audiology
in a paediatric setting. Come and share your own tricks and learn what works for others.
This event will benefit practitioners new to paediatrics or those wanting to improve their foundation
skills, with a particular emphasis on stages of the assessment.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB
19ONLINE LEARNING MODULES Within this section you will find online learning modules which may be relevant to your professional learning and development. These modules are in a webinar format, and are available to watch as soon as you register. A number of these online learning modules are accredited; this information is found within the description of the modules. These online learning modules can be found here: https://shortcourses.ridbc.org.au/webinars/ Top Tips for Teachers Supporting Students with Hearing Loss Presenter: Teachers and related health professionals who support students with hearing loss Date: Monthly Time: 9am - 4pm Access mode: Recorded webinar and handout Ticket Price: $30 Abstract: Each of these 30 minutes ‘top tip’ webinars will provide information about one aspect of support or strategy that can be used by mainstream and specialist teachers in regular classrooms to support the learning needs of students with hearing loss. Areas of focus will include adjustments to the learning environments, curriculum and assessment, and a range of helpful teacher strategies. Each webinar will be supported by a handout that provides further information about each tip. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB Top Tips for Teachers Supporting Students with Vision Loss Presenter: Teachers and related health professionals who support students with vision loss Date: Monthly Time: 9am - 4pm Access mode: Recorded webinar and handout Ticket Price: $30 Abstract: Each of these 30 minutes ‘top tip’ webinars will provide information about one aspect of support or strategy that can be used by mainstream and specialist teachers in regular classrooms to support the learning needs of students with vision loss. Areas of focus will include adjustments to the environment, teaching resources and assessment procedures. Each webinar will be supported by a handout that provides further information about each tip. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2BThSoB 20
Orientation and Mobility Package
Presenter: Dr Bronwen Scott
Ticket Price: $300
Abstract:
This package contains all 12 webinars and is a useful introduction to Orientation and Mobility. It
covers a large variety of topics and discusses the role of O&M specialists, tips and techniques,
technology, students with multiple disabilities and for students with vision loss.
The following topics are covered:
What is Orientation and Mobility (O&M)? O&M in primary school settings
Cognitive and concept development O&M in secondary school
Sensorimotor development Utilising Assistive Technology in O&M
Orientation skills and techniques O&M and low vision
Introduction to mobility aids and techniques O&M for individuals with CVI/Additional
Disabilities
O&M in early childhood/transition to school
Facilitating O&M development
Duration of this series: 6 hours
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2HC1mjM
Presenter Biography:
Bronwen has worked as an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) specialist for
30 years. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychology, Graduate
Diploma of Orientation and Mobility, Master of Education (Special
Education), and a Doctor of Education. Her doctoral thesis explores
the introduction of O&M skills within the early childhood context. She is
currently based in Melbourne and is passionate about the role of O&M in
developing the potential of individuals who are blind or have low vision.
Bronwen is also a member of the RIDBC Renwick Centre team.
Completing the Orientation and Mobility course will contribute 6 hours
of NESA Registered PD addressing 1.1.2, 1.5.2, 1.6.2, 3.2.2 from the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining
Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
21Common Eye Disorders in Childhood
Presenter: Sue Silveira
Ticket Price: $125
Abstract:
This is a multi part series investigating common eye disorders in children and the impact that these
have on their development. The webinars have been broken up into three parts to assist with viewing.
Please take your time to watch the webinars, pausing and restarting them as you like.
The webinars will cover:
The anatomy of the eye and the visual system
Visual development
Differences between children and adults
Amblyopia
Refractive Errors
Eye conditions that may be setected by observation
Eye conditions that may be detected through visual behaviours
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Optic Nerve Atrophy
Retinal Dystrophy
Cortical Vision Impairment
Duration of this series: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2sXXShu
Presenter Biography:
Sue has over 20 years experience as a paediatric orthoptist and in an
academic role. She has taught widely in the areas of paediatric eye
disease and vision surveillance and vision screening. She is currently the
chief investigator on the project which is developing and implementing the
Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register.
22Sue Archbold Webinar Series
Presenter Biography:
“As a teacher of the deaf, back in 1989, I never dreamt that I would see
the changes in opportunities for deaf children brought about by cochlear
implantation. It’s a privilege to have observed the dramatic changes in
opportunities offered by today’s hearing technologies, particularly cochlear
implants, for deaf children and adults”. The Ear Foundation has led the way
in the provision of cochlear implants for children since it’s founding in 1989,
and continues to do so in 2017. As the past CEO of The Ear Foundation, I
lead a great team in ensuring that the potential of the technology is reached
in everyday life. My previous work in education, managing Nottingham
Cochlear Implant Programme for 15 years, delivering clinical services and
participation in qualitative research gave me the background to run such
an exciting and diverse Third Sector organisation. Having now left this role
I am delighted to have the opportunity to share my experiences by giving
these talks for RIDBC.”
Children with complex needs: cochlear implantation?
Presenter: Sue Archbold
Ticket Price: $50
Abstract:
Up to 40% of deaf children are likely to have an additional difficulty and we also know that the
presence of an additional difficulty is shown to impact negatively on outcomes from cochlear
implantation. Early in the development of cochlear implant programmes, there was often some
reluctance to implant children with complex needs, but experience has taught us that these children
can benefit significantly but it may not be in the traditional measures of speech and language
outcomes. This presentation will explore the research into parent led outcome measures illustrating
the potential benefits, alongside the challenges. The complex assessment of these children by
implant programmes and the long-term support required will also be explored.
Duration of this series: 1 hour
Pending endorsement, this webinar has been approved by AG Bell
Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to offer LSLS™ 1 CEUs.
Completing the Children with complex needs: Cochlear Implantation?
accredits 1 hour of NESA Registered PD addressing 1.1.2, 3.5.2 from
the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining
Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2h9KD7I
23Children with mild/moderate hearing loss – any problems?
Presenter: Sue Archbold
Ticket Price: $50
Abstract:
The challenges of children with mild/moderate hearing loss and their families and teachers are
subtle, and may not be easily apparent. However, there is increasing evidence that the impact of
such a loss can be significant both at home and at school. These children mishear, misunderstand
and their language and social/emotional development may be delayed. Yet these are the children
whose needs may not be immediately apparent, and where services may be cut at times of financial
scrutiny. This presentation will explore current research into the impact of a mild/moderate hearing
loss on family life, social life and educational attainments, and what the implications are for practice.
Duration of this series: 1 hour
Pending endorsement, this webinar has been approved by AG Bell
Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to offer LSLS™ 0.8 CEUs.
Completing the Children with mild/moderate loss will contribute 1
hour of NESA Registered PD addressing 1.1.2, 3.5.2 from the Australian
Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient
Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2yMMEON
Assessing progress in young deaf children - why and how?
Presenter: Sue Archbold
Ticket Price: $50
Abstract:
Many factors influence the progress of deaf children: age at diagnosis, age at fitting of hearing
aids or implants, the presence of other difficulties for example. It is important that we monitor their
progress in a range of areas, in order to influence the decisions to be made about their management.
This presentation will discuss the challenges of assessing young deaf children, the areas we need
to assess, why we should do so and how we should be monitoring development. The range of tools
available to do so will be demonstrated, and examples of outcomes from today’s children.
Duration of this series: 1 hour
Pending endorsement, this webinar has been approved by AG Bell
Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to offer LSLS™ 1 CEUs.
Completing Assessing progress in young deaf children - why and
how? will contribute to 1 hour of NESA Registered PD addressing 1.2.2,
1.5.2, 3.6.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
towards maintaining Proficient Teachers Accreditation in NSW.
24
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2zQJLg2Deaf Teenagers – the challenges of today
Presenter: Sue Archbold
Ticket Price: $50
Abstract:
For all teenagers, adolescence is a time of transition and a challenging time. It is a time when
they learn to be independent, when the peer group becomes more important and where they are
exploring new ways of thinking. For deaf young people, most of whom are in mainstream education,
the lack of a peer group can be important, and the challenges they face become greater. At school,
there may be greater demands upon them, with expanding language and curriculum demands,
and providing support while promoting independence challenging. The support provided by families
and teachers in early life can develop dependency; it’s important in adolescence that young people
are able to experience and learn from their failures. This presentation will discuss the challenges
for deaf young people today: many of them say they are being deaf differently, and that it is today
possible to be both deaf and hearing. Why?
Duration of this series: 1 hour
Pending endorsement, this webinar has been approved by AG Bell
Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to offer LSLS™ 0.8 CEUs.
Completing Deaf Teenagers - the challenges of today will contribute
to 1 hour of NESA Registered PD addressing 1.5.2, 3.7.2, 4.1.2 from
the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining
Proficient Teachers Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2gDHQmu
25Working with Families
Presenter: Sue Archbold
Ticket Price: $50
Abstract:
Today, in most developed countries, newborn hearing screening means that the diagnosis of
deafness takes place in the first few weeks of a child’s life. Over 95% of deaf children are born to
hearing parents, and this comes as completely unexpected. Suddenly parents are plunged into a
world previously unknown to them, with many professionals taking a role in their lives at a time when
they may be confused and vulnerable. We know that these early days are crucial to the development
of early communication skills, the pre-cursors of language, and the parents’ role is crucial. Parents
need to be relaxed communicators with their infants to ensure this development, but for hearing
parents of deaf children this can be challenging. Parents have a great deal to manage, including
the intrusion of technology such as hearing aids or implants into their lives, while providing a rich
language environment. This presentation will consider these issues, and what we can learn from
parents about how professionals can best support families at this time.
Duration of this series: 1 hour
Pending endorsement, this webinar has been approved by AG Bell
Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to offer LSLS™ 0.8 CEUs.
Completing Working with Families webinar will contribute 1 hour of
NESA Registered PD addressing 1.3.2, 3.7.2, 3.5.2 from the Australian
Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient
Teachers Accreditation in NSW.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2ySOmjB
26GO TO GUIDE FOR ACCREDITATION
AT RIDBC RENWICK CENTRE
Within this section you will find a number of cheat sheets, based on a specific profession.
These cheat sheets will help you see at a glance what courses and webinars are most relevant to
you, especially for your accreditation needs.
The courses and webinars within these cheat sheets will update as times goes on, so be sure to
check you have the current copy found here.
MAINSTREAM TEACHER SUPPORTING STUDENTS
WITH VISION LOSS
Below are a list of relevant and accredited courses for your professional learning and development:
Live
Improving the Outcomes of Students with Vision Loss in Mainstream Schools - 22 March
The first five years: Inclusive practices for young children with vision impairment - 8 - 9 April
Teacher Aides supporting students with vision loss - 8 March and 10 May
Webinars
Top Tips for Students with Vision Loss- 1x 30 minute webinar and handout per month
beginning February
Education Inclusion for children with vision impairment
What is Orientation and Mobility (O&M)?
27MAINSTREAM TEACHER SUPPORTING STUDENTS
WITH HEARING LOSS
Below are a list of relevant and accredited courses for your professional learning and development:
Live
Improving the Outcomes of Students with Hearing Loss in Mainstream Schools - 15 March
Teacher Aides supporting students with hearing loss - 3 April and 28 May
Webinars
Top Tips for Students with Hearing Loss- 1x 30 minute webinar and handout per month
beginning February
Understanding the Ling 6 Sound Check
Improving spoken language outcomes for children with hearing loss: data driven instruction
Dual Language Learning for Children with Hearing Loss
28SPECIALIST RESOURCE TEACHER FOR STUDENTS
WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS
Below are a list of relevant and accredited courses for your professional learning and development:
Live
The first five years: Inclusive practices for young children with vision impairment - 8 - 9 April
Braille Examination Techniques and Student Strategies - 18 June
VISCON 2019 - 20-21 June
Making it Meaningful: Including Students with Vision Impairment in Physical Education and
Sport - 18 October
Webinars
Top Tips for Students with Vision Loss- 1x 30 minute webinar and handout per month
beginning February
Education Inclusion for children with vision impairment
Understanding visual function to optimise functional vision in children with CVI
Orientation and Mobility Package
What is Orientation and Mobility (O&M)?
Facilitating Orientation and Mobility Development
O&M for individuals with CVI / additional disabilities
O&M and low vision
Utilising Assistive Technology in O&M
O&M in Secondary School
O&M in Primary School settings
O&M in early childhood / transition to school
Introduction to mobility aids and techniques
Sensorimotor development and Orientation and Mobility
Cognitive and Concept Development
29SPECIALIST RESOURCE TEACHER FOR STUDENTS
WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS CONT.
What is Orientation and Mobility (O&M)?
Developing Early Braille Literacy
Differentiation: the case of individuals who are blind or vision impaired
Education Access and engagement for students with vision impairment
Understanding Vision Reports
The World of Deafblindness and Sensory Plus
30TEACHER OF THE DEAF
Below are a list of relevant and accredited courses for your professional learning and development:
Live
Auslan 1 - 11-13 February
Auslan 2 - 25-27 March
Christie Yoshinaga Itano (Sydney) - 27-28 June
Assessment strategies for school-based students with hearing loss - 10 September
ITOD 2019 - 20 September
Webinars
Top Tips for Students with Hearing Loss- 1x 30 minute webinar and handout per month
beginning February
HOPE online seminars 2013-2016
Looking at play through a different lens
Supporting Teenager with hearing loss – a contract of support
Assessing Speech Production
Understanding the Ling 6 Sound Check
Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP)
Auditory Function
Is there a bonus effect? Supporting bilingual children with hearing loss who use CIs and/or
HAs
Accessibility features of iOS and MacOS and teaching impaired students
Connecting Up: Accessibility Features of iOS and teaching hearing impaired students
Literacy for Parents
Improving spoken language outcomes for children with hearing loss: data driven instruction
Dual Language Learning for Children with Hearing Loss
31TEACHER OF THE DEAF CONT.
IMPlementing the IMP: The What, Why, Who, When and How of the Infant Monitor of Vocal
Production
Children with complex needs: cochlear implantation?
Children with mild/moderate hearing loss - any problems?
Assessing progress in young deaf children - why and how?
Deaf Teenagers - the challenges of today
Working with Families
32VISION SPECIALISTS
Below are a list of relevant and accredited courses for your professional learning and development:
Live
Vision Surveillance and Screening for the Nursing Profession - 16 August
Webinars
Common Eye Disorders in Childhood
Development of Vision
Interpreting Bjerrum and Goldmann Visual Fields
Understanding Functional Vision
Assessment of Visual Function: Near Vision
Assessment of Visual Fields
Understanding Vision Reports
Assessment of Visual Function: Visual Acuity
33AUDIOLOGISTS
Below are a list of relevant and accredited courses for your professional learning and development:
Live
Audiological Assessment for clients with vision loss - 3 June
Let’s talk: Audiology Case Study Day - 26 August
Paediatric Audiology 101 - 28 October
Webinars
Is there a bonus effect? Supporting bilingual children with hearing loss who use CIs and/or
HAs
34ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALISTS
Below are a list of relevant and accredited courses for your professional learning and development:
Live
VISCON 2019 - 20-21 June
Sport and PE Strategies for Students with vision loss - 18 October
Webinars
Orientation and Mobility Package
What is Orientation and Mobility (O&M)?
Facilitating Orientation and Mobility Development
O&M for individuals with CVI / additional disabilities
O&M and low vision
Utilising Assistive Technology in O&M
O&M in Secondary School
O&M in Primary School settings
O&M in early childhood / transition to school
Introduction to mobility aids and techniques
Sensorimotor development and Orientation and Mobility
Cognitive and Concept Development
What is Orientation and Mobility (O&M)?
35AUDITORY VERBAL THERAPISTS
Below are a list of relevant and accredited courses for your professional learning and development:
Live
Assessment strategies for school based students with HL - 11 September
Let’s talk: Audiology Case Study Day - 26 August
Paediatric Audiology 101 - 28 October
Webinars
Is there a bonus effect
Looking at play
Assessing speech production
Ling 6 sound
Auditory function
Dual language learning
Children with complex needs: CI
Children with mild/ moderate HL- any problems?
Working with families
36ROYAL INSTITUTE OTHER SITES
FOR DEAF AND BLIND
CHILDREN (RIDBC) NSW
Floraville
Gladesville
RIDBC North Rocks – Glenmore Park
Head Office & Main Campus
Gosford
North Rocks, NSW
1300 581 391 Lismore
Services offered: Liverpool
• Early intervention & early learning programs Newcastle
• Specialist preschools, schools & school support
– RIDBC Rockie Woofit Preschool North Ryde
RIDBC at the Australian Hearing
– RIDBC Roberta Reid Preschool
Hub, Macquarie University
– RIDBC VisionEd Preschool
– RIDBC Thomas Pattison School Penrith
– RIDBC Garfield Barwick School Port Macquarie
– RIDBC Alice Betteridge School
– RIDBC School Support Service Rouse Hill
RIDBC Hear the Children
• RIDBC Teleschool
• Assessment, diagnostics, therapy & rehabilitation Waverley
services RIDBC Matilda Rose Centre
• Audiology services
Wollongong
– RIDBC Jim Patrick Audiology Centre
• Cochlear implant services
– SCIC Cochlear Implant Program, an RIDBC ACT
service Canberra
• Research, postgraduate & professional
education services NT
– RIDBC Renwick Centre
Darwin
General information: 02 9871 1233 (TTY/V)
Service enquiries: 1300 581 391 QLD
Donations: 1800 043 411 Toowoomba
Private Bag 29 Parramatta NSW 2124 RIDBC Clive Berghofer Centre
info@ridbc.org.au
www.ridbc.org.au VIC
Brighton East
Join the RIDBC conversation!
Early Education Program for
You can be part of the RIDBC community Hearing Impaired Children
online by following us on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and YouTube.
@ridbc @ridbc @ridbc /ridbc
37ACCREDITATION
All courses are accredited through NESA; additionally, many also have continuing professional
education points through AG Bell and Audiology Australia.
NEW SOUTH WALES EDUCATION STANDARDS AUTHORITY
(NESA)
RIDBC Renwick Centre is currently seeking endorsement to provide
Professional Development for teachers accredited at proficient
teacher level. This will be updated as endorsement is acquired.
AG BELL
RIDBC Renwick Centre is currently seeking endorsement for some
of its courses through the AG Bell Academy. This will be updated as
endorsement is acquired.
AUDIOLOGY AUSTRALIA
RIDBC Renwick Centre is currently seeking endorsement for some
of its courses through the Audiology Australia. This will be updated
as endorsement is acquired.
In order to receive the above accreditations and to receive the RIDBC Renwick certificate of
participation all components of the professional learning course irrespective of format needs to be
completed.
This includes but is not limited to the following:
Attendance for the entire duration of the events
Active engagement in all activities related to the course
Completion of evaluation forms
Completion and submission of course content, quizzes and blogs where appropriate
Completion and viewing of prescribed readings and webinars as required
Courses listed within this program are arranged in date order and were correct at the time of
distribution. For more information and up-to-date details, please visit shortcourses.ridbc.org.au.
38FOR YOUR INFORMATION
GETTING HERE
RIDBC Renwick Centre
361-365 North Rocks Road, North Rocks, New South Wales, 2151, Australia
North Rocks, Sydney, Australia Sydney is located on Australia’s south-east coast. With an
approximate population of 4.5 million in the Sydney metropolitan area the city is the largest municipality
in Australia. Sydney is easily accessible by air, rail and road networks from other Australian cities.
Located approximately 26 km north-west of the city centre, Renwick Centre is accessible via private
and public transport to metropolitan areas such as Epping, Parramatta, Hornsby and the city. North
Rocks is a suburban area of Sydney and is the home of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind
Children since 1961.
Our North Rocks campus is accessible via trains, buses, and taxis. Please visit shortcourses.ridbc.
org.au/venues/renwick-centre/ for more information.
PARKING
There is ample parking available at the North Rocks campus - please view the parking map overleaf
for more information. Please only park in the parking spaces indicated on the map. Please do not
park in any visitor or other marked spaces in the front of campus.
ACCOMMODATION
King House is two storey, motel-style accommodation located within the grounds of the Royal
Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.
Quality short and long-term accommodation is available for:
Full-time students
Visiting research/teaching fellows
Conference participants; and
Other official visitors
To book accommodation please complete a King House Booking Form (PDF) including
payment details for the length of stay required. Completed forms should be e-mailed to
king.house@ridbc.org.au or faxed to +61 02 9873 1614 and marked to the attention of the
Accommodation Officer.
Once your booking has been received, you will be contacted to confirm your reservation.
Please note: accommodation can not be reserved without a completed booking form.
Visit www.ridbc.org.au/renwick/accommodation for more information.
39North Rocks Site Map
Upon your visit, please park in the
parking spaces shaded in red as
shown below
P
P361-365 North Rocks Road, North Rocks, Australia
Private Bag 29, Parramatta NSW 2124 Australia
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