Registration Buzz - Issue 67 - Farewell to Carmel Kerin | Teachers Registration Board of South Australia

Issue 67, May 2017

	Farewell to Carmel Kerin

	After 30 years of committed service, Carmel Kerin the Presiding Member of the Board has stepped down from the role. Carmel was first appointed to the Board in 1987 by then Minister of Education, the Hon. Greg Crafter and over the ensuing years played a critical role in the development of the Board into the proficient regulatory body it is today. Throughout her time as Presiding Member, Carmel’s priority was to ensure the quality and professionalism of all South Australian teachers.
	Carmel holds a Bachelor of Laws from Adelaide University and it was in this capacity that she chaired numerous formal proceedings and admission hearings on behalf of the Board. Building on both her sound knowledge and experience of administrative law, the hallmark of her leadership was ensuring the principles of natural justice and equity for all parties was vigilantly observed. Carmel’s steadfast vision for the Board ensured that South Australia is a leader in the regulation of the teaching profession within Australia, earning the respect of both teachers and the legal profession. Carmel has given her experience and expertise to various agencies including the Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association, the Australasian Teacher Regulatory Authorities, the International Forum for Teacher Regulatory Authorities, the Child Protection Council of SA, McKinnon Parade Children’s Centre and Mercedes College. On behalf of all South Australian teachers, the Board wishes to thank Carmel for her 30 years of tireless and dedicated service and wish her well in her future roles.

Professional learning opportunities

Autism SA workshops

The Autism spectrum and adolescence; mental health and suicide prevention, Wednesday 31 May, 9:30am – 12:30pm, $85.
Tackling the tough topics with people on the autism spectrum, Wednesday 31 May, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, $85.
Work, rewards, breaks – how to schedule tasks to get the most from students on the autism spectrum, Wednesday 7 June, Solomontown Primary School, PORT PIRIE, 4:00pm-6:00pm, $50.
Setting students on the autism spectrum up for success in the primary setting, Wednesday 14 June, 9:30am – 4:00pm, $170.
Complex case management for students with an autism spectrum disorder, Monday 19 June, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, $85.
Setting up ‘A’ and ‘B’ choices, Wednesday 21 June, 9:30am – 12:30pm, $85.

All sessions are held at 262 Marion Road, Netley unless otherwise indicated. Register at www.autismsa.org.au.

The Australian Literacy Educator’s Association SA presents Spelling it Out: How words work and how to teach them. Facilitated by Misty Adoniou, University of Canberra, the workshop will investigate multiple pathways to support learners understand how words work in English and how to spell them. Joseph’s School, Albemarle St, West Hindmarsh on Saturday 20 May, 9.00am to 12.30pm. $60 members; institutional members $80; non-members $100; student $30. Click here for more information.

UniSA Connect is offering the following, free of charge, at their Mawson Lakes Campus: Improving your 3D Printing, Wednesday 7 June, 4:00pm-6:00pm and; VX Connect to Sport Science, Tuesday 4 July, 9:00am-3:00pm. For more information click here.

The 2017 Institute of Educational Assessors conference is being held on Friday 9 June, 8:30m-3:00pm at the EDC 4 Milner Street, Hindmarsh, $130. The day will explore the impact of assessment in the teaching and learning process and the impact teachers’ assessment literacy has on the learning outcomes of students. Find out more here.

Kodaly SA presents an Instrumental music teaching workshop featuring guest presenter Dr David Banney. Saturday 20 May, 8:45am - 1:00pm, Adelaide West Uniting Church. $35 members, $65 non-members, $20 full time students. To register or for more information click here.

Learning 4 All presents Supporting reading development in the early years (3-8 years), with Dr Karyn Carson. Tuesday 30 May, 9:00am -3:30pm at The Highway, 290 Anzac Highway, Plympton, $140. Click here for more information or to register.

Learning 4 All presents Differentiation in the ‘Real World’: Effective planning and teaching for diverse secondary students, with Dr Jane Jarvis. Monday 29 May, 9:00am -3:30pm at The Highway, 290 Anzac Highway, Plympton, $140. Click here for more information or to register.

The SA French Teachers Association is holding their 2017 Annual Conference on Saturday 3 June, 8:30am-4:15pm, Balyana Conference Centre, 46 Strathcona Avenue, Clapham. Members $60, non-members $80, students $30. For more information or to book click here.

PLD Literacy & Learning present Literacy & Learning in the Foundation Years at the State Library of SA, 9:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 14 June. More information here.

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