Professional development
Embedding inclusive practice: Adapting programs and strategies to meet children’s diverse needs
Professional development for early childhood and OSHC professionals
Knowing how to adapt programs for children with diverse needs is a skill all educators can work on. Our embedding inclusive practice packages will support your team to create and continuously adjust your routines, transitions and program to create an inclusive environment that meets diverse children’s needs – including children with differing abilities, learning needs and communication styles.
Package 1: Ignite
2 hours of PD – workshop
Package starts from $659 + GST for your team or service (member price)
Educator numbers may affect the quote. Any travel or accommodation costs for It Takes A Village consultants are additional
- Reflect on the principles of access, inclusion and participation and their connection to the approved learning frameworks
- Explore diverse communication styles – visual, verbal and non-verbal
- Discover how routines and transitions can be adapted to support inclusion
- Uncover intentional teaching techniques to support diverse learning styles and developmental needs
Package 2: Activate
4 hours of PD – workshops and/or tailored coaching and mentoring
Package starts from $1099 + GST for your team or service (member price)
Educator numbers may affect the quote. Any travel or accommodation costs for It Takes A Village consultants are additional
- Ignite package inclusions
- Critically assess, identify and address barriers to inclusion
- Collaborate with a coach to develop strategies, programs, and curricula that promote children's access and inclusion
Package 3: Embed
8 hours of PD – workshops and/or tailored coaching and mentoring
Package starts from $1759+ GST for your team or service (member price)
Educator numbers may affect the quote. Any travel or accommodation costs for It Takes A Village consultants are additional
- Ignite package inclusions
- Activate package options
- Work one-on-one with a mentor to reflect on how your service philosophy is embedded in the planning cycle and educator practices
- Package can include observational visits
Use your Innovative Solutions or School Readiness Funding
This PD aligns with QA1, 3, 5, and 6 and APST 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. It contributes towards the 20 hours of required PD for VIT renewal of registration.
Why choose It Takes A Village for your professional development?
- We will come to your service – whether you’re in metro Melbourne or regional Victoria – or we can deliver your PD virtually
- Fully customisable PD to match your quality improvement goals, your team’s development areas and your budget
- Our expert consultants have 150+ years’ lived experience in the field, which means you get practical, relatable PD that you can immediately apply in your service
- It Takes A Village members get a 25% discount on professional development
Our approach
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