This workshop will provide parents and carers with information relating to advocating for their child in the school system.
Dates
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location
This is an online event.
About the event
This workshop will provide parents and carers with information relating to advocating for their child in the school system.
Expected learning outcomes:
- increased knowledge about the school systems and supports available for children with disabilities
- increased knowledge and confidence to advocate for their child within the education system
- parents will understand the importance of building a partnership with the school
- parents will receive information on pathways for complaints
To Register
For more information and to register please visit our event page:
Presenters
Paula Kilgallon, Education Manager, DSV
Paula Kilgallon is an experienced teacher who has worked in primary schools in both Australia and overseas. She also has experience teaching socially disadvantaged children with Berry Street. Paula has post graduate qualifications in Psychology, having completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Professional Psychology with Monash University. Paula joined the Education Support Team in January 2019, and is committed to helping students achieve their goals.
Ro O’Dwyer, Education Manager DSV
Ro O’Dwyer has extensive teaching experience in primary schools in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. A passion for Literacy and supporting students to become readers led her to train as a Reading Recovery teacher and work in this and other Literacy Support roles. Ro completed graduate studies in Special Education and joined DSV as an education consultant in 2019. She has enjoyed sharing her knowledge and experience with teachers, students and parents in metropolitan schools.
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