Advanced workshop for learning supports - taking experienced LSO’s to the next level of skill development

Learning Support Officers (LSO’s) play a vital role in student learning. This workshop supports established LSO’s to continue to build their skills and understanding.

Target Audience: Established Learning Support Officers (LSOs) or equivalent student support staff with at least one year of experience

This presentation is right for you if:

• You have been learning support staff for at least 12 months

• You already have a great grasp on being an LSO and are ready to level up your skills

• You would find it helpful to understand better how to support your neuro-divergent students

• You are ready to investigate and understand more of the nitty-gritty elements of being an LSO

• You want more individual opportunities to unpack your classroom ‘hot spots’ and leave with strategies you can immediately implement.  

Core Focus & Key Takeaways

• Neuro-Affirming Framework: Applying a modern neurodiversity-affirming lens to daily student support and interactions

• Practical Problem Solving: Working through general case studies and unpacking real-life "hot spots" brought by participants

• Communication Skills: Fast-paced, evidence-based methods to boost confidence and effectiveness when communicating with diverse students

Cost 

• Course Fees: Fully Funded. We have secured a grant to ensure the program is available to you at no cost

• Admin Fee: $100. A small contribution that helps us cover the "basics" like catering and logistics, and ensures that limited places are utilized by those who can attend
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