Training and Workshops

We offer various workshops, ranging from a single 2 hour workshop to a series of training sessions given over a period of time. Venue, time, duration, and numbers can be organised in consultation with you, to suit the specific needs of your school or group.

Topics covered may include:

• An introduction to Inclusive Education
• Ons Praat Inklusie
• Identifying and addressing barriers to learning and participation
• Understanding multiple intelligences and learning styles
• Differentiating the curriculum (A 2-part workshop for foundation and intermediate phase teachers on the use of learning styles and multiple intelligences to differentiate the curriculum in an inclusive classroom.)
• Building partnerships with parents
• Growing an inclusive school
• Collaborative teaching
• Developing Individual Support Plans (ISP), i.e. IEPs
• Early identification and intervention
• "Learning through Play" (A two-part workshop on the importance of play to children's learning and development.)
• "Sensory Integration" (Sensory Integration is aimed at helping the child's brain to function more effectively. Better integration leads to a happier child with greater potential for learning. There are several techniques and sensory experiences that can be integrated into the child's daily living tasks at home and at school.)

What does training cost?

We attempt to keep our training fees as low as possible in order to encourage as many participants to benefit as possible.

Training rates for schools are available on request depending on the training required, duration and number of participants.

Workshop rates vary please see below for costs of advertised forthcoming workshops.

Please note: IEWC is a non-profit organisation, but we are willing to negotiate our costs to make our services available to all communities. Costs should not prevent you from requesting training.
 

Workshop schedule 2012

IEWC Workshops / Training

Workshop	Comments	Date
Parenting: School preparedness The first step towards creating a support plan for a child who struggles to learn for whatever reason is to gather as much information as possible about him or her. As parents of children with special needs we are the "experts" on our own child and often hold information that even we are not really aware of. Join us for a workshop that helps gather information that can really help inform our child's teacher about their needs and strengths in an easy and user-friendly way. This will be a practical session that results in a "passport to learning" for your own child and can be added to, and used in devising a support plan for the year ahead.	Cost: TBA	Saturday, 11 February 2012 10.00 - 12.00
Multi-Level Teaching This workshop aims to introduce a practical and effective way of accommodating diverse learner. It will examine the benefits of adapting one lesson to suit the diverse learner needs in a class.	Cost: R120 per  person R100 for members	On request
Bullying This workshop looks at addressing bullying as a whole school by involving the learners, parents, educators and community in managing bullying at school; Establishing a bullying policy at school and understanding bullying behaviour.	Cost R120 per person R100 for members	On request
How to conduct an ISP? Understanding the importance of gathering relevant information The Role and responsibilities of role players in the process Analysing the support required Planning an intervention, adopting a problem solving approach The use of Case studies for practical application and completion of relevant SIAS forms	2 x 2 hour sessions R260 per person	TBA
The Role of the DBST in SIAS Identifying the co-ordinated support effort required to implement the support structures of SIAS Putting SNA Sections 3a and b and the Action plan into practice.	1 Full Day (8.30am-4pm) R450 per person	TBA
Establishing an effective ILST in school. The role and functioning of the ILST The importance of the ILST Co-ordinator	3 hours R180 per person	TBA
The use of Index in Inclusion The role of Ethos, Policy and Practice in Inclusion How the Index can be applied	2 x 2 hour sessions R260 per person	TBA
Understanding Inclusion and identifying barriers to learning An introduction to Inclusive Education Understanding barriers to learning Identifying barriers to learning by using the Word Picture	2 x 2 hour sessions R260 per person	TBA
Transformation of special schools to resource centres Inclusion as the foundation for transformation The ideal picture of a Resource Centre The roles and responsibilities of the SMT and SGB in the transformation process Support structures and their roles	1 1/2 days R650 per person	TBA
Transformation of Mainstream schools to Full Service Schools Inclusion as the foundation for transformation The ideal picture of a FSS Unit classes and their role The roles and responsibilities of the SMT and SGB in the transformation process Support structures and their roles	1 1/2 days R 650 per person	TBA
Differentiation in classrooms to manage diversity Embracing diversity, how difference can be an asset in a classroom Teaching strategies to manage diversity	2 x 2 hour sessions R 260 per person	TBA
Positive Behaviour Management Understanding behaviour as a barrier to learning Practical strategies to positively manage behaviour in the classroom	2 x 2 hour sessions R 260 per person	TBA
Bullying: Managing bullying as a whole school Involving the learners, parents, educators and community in managing bullying Establishing a bullying policy Understanding what makes a child bully	3 hours R180 per person	TBA