The release of Every Student, Every School - Learning and Support higlights the need for professional learning for skilled and knowledgeable teachers. An excellent source of professional learning is the fifth biennial Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference scheduled for the 22^nd - 25^th May 2012. Hosted by Spectronics, the conference focuses specifically on “inclusive learning technologies”. These technologies are designed to advance independent achievement for students with disabilities and / or those who struggle with reading and writing. A key focus of the conference is helping  particpants to understand how to APPLY these technologies in your classroom, home, workplace or support organisation.

Recently CAP Northern Network consultants – Toni Withers and Carla Saunders, joined with Priority Schools Program Consultants; Nina Russell, Wendy Foster, and PSP Partnership Officer -Heath Rogers, to deliver a Professional Learning experience to teachers in Equity schools in the New England Region.  “Kick start with Equity “was held at Inverell and involved 2 days of workshops, sharing and networking. Designed to connect Beginning and Early career Teachers in small, isolated and rural schools, the aim was to provide support targeting the professional needs of teachers from these schools.