The demise of Pdi and VIT going digital only.

We are sorry to have to bring everyone the news that Pdi is closing down. As of June 30 2013 VIT CRT Networks (or anyone for that matter) will no longer be able to supply PASS codes for PD workshops and seminars. This is a great loss for all Victorian teachers.

Do not fear! PASS codes that have already been issued by any Provider will remain valid until you are required to renew your registration! If you have received them but haven't had a chance to enter them yet you will still be able to do so without any issues what-so-ever.

In future we will be continuing to issue Certificates of Attendance signed by myself AND the presenter to ensure they are ironclad evidence if you are audited by VIT. We suggest that you also submit a copy of your reciept as part of your normal PD entry process.

Unfortunately the closure of Pdi also means that there is no longer a centralized and searchable location where you can go to look for quality-assured Professional Development workshops in Victoria which makes this a doubly hard blow.

If you know CRTs who have been attending Network organized PD opportunities without belonging to a CRT Network, we heartily recommend you suggesting they contact their closest CRT Network and become a member to get on the email list. This, at least in the short term, is going to be their best way to keep themselves apprised of the local, accessible and CRT relevant PD opportunities.

VIT is also moving to a digital only registration renewal and fee payment process. You will now be required to submit both of these through your MyVIT online portal. If you do not have one yet, you can now manually create your account instead of waiting for VIT to send you a letter.

We suggest taking a stroll over to Point Cook and see Abbey's post on how to go about it:

http://pointcookcrtnetwork.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/myvit-accounts.html

Regards,

Melinda Lichnovsky-Klock
Wodonga CRT Support Network Coordinator.

Booking Status: Creativity Knows No Boundaries (Wangaratta session)

CRT booking status:  Closed
Bookings close Monday 24 June 2013

Current booking levels:  16 seats remaining. (updated 10/6/2013)

Bookings now open to NON-CRT teaching staff.

Booking Status: A Pack of Poetry to Lighten Your Load!

CRT booking status:  Closed
Bookings close Wednesday 12 June 2013

Current booking levels:  30 seats remaining. (updated 10/6/2013)

Bookings now open to NON-CRT teaching staff.

After PD Report: National Curriculum, Thinking Skills and Personalized Learning.

This PD workshop was successfully run on 25 May 2013.

• Price for similar commercial Professional Development?  $200-$280 per head.
• Price we paid?  $128.38 per head.
• Price paid by CRTS?  $10.00.

 Thanks Mel and Kate of Koncept Mastery for a great day!  

Acknowledgements:

The Wodonga CRT Support Network would like to gratefully acknowledge the support of:

• The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• The Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• The Wodonga South Primary School.
• Wodonga Officeworks
• Henri's Bakery

Without the support of these institutions we would be unable to bring you these opportunities in such an accessible and affordable way!
 
Participant Feedback:

"Kate and Mel were very easy to listen to and follow.  I'm leaving with more thn one, heaps actually, new resources, love it!  I really feel I have a clear understanding now of the National Curriculum".

"Very informative session, very glad to have had the opportunity to attend.  Kate and Melanie were very engaging and very informative.  Has increased my confidence in knowing 'what's next' with the National Curriculum and I now know more becausae of this PD."

We look forward to bringing you more useful, informative and enjoyable PD workshops in the future!

Regards,

Mel.

After PD Report - The Singing Classroom with Sue Arney.

Hello everyone!

CRT Networks are back in the swing of bringing acessible and affordable PD for local CRTs through the DEECD's CRT Professional Learning Support Initiative!

Our first PD for Term 2, 2013 was The Singing Classroom with Sue Arney.

Watch feedback video on Youtube!

Cost for similar PD in a commercial setting? $180-$250 per seat.
What did we pay (including Venue and Catering)? $71.41 per seat
What CRTs paid?  $10.00!

Our comments:

Not only is Sue Arney a professional that is easy to work with, she is also wonderfully engaging and makes it 100% clear that Music isn't just a "curriculum area that needs to be covered". Musical classrooms have a wide range of implications for the education of students.

Musical classrooms make education more enjoyable for students, making them more eager to attend school each day.  They make classrooms a more engaging experience for students, keeping them on-task and less prone to creating behaviour management issues.  Misucal classrooms enhance cognitive development of the students within them, having a resoundingly positive impact on all curriculum areas.

The end result is a room full of students eager to learn, much more willing to take ownership of their learning and them being given a greater cognitive ability to excel.  It's not just about music, it's about better outcomes for all students in all curriculum areas.

The Wodonga CRT Support Network (a VIT CRT Network) has absolutely no hesitation in recommending "The Singing Classroom" to all teachers thinking of attending a session and to all schools thinking about supplying this Workshop for their teachers.  

Feedback from participants after applying this in the classroom:

"This PD was ABSOLUTELY fantastic. I have used skills I did not know I had before Sue Arney introduced us to a method that works! Through music, body percussion, raps and vowels I had the best three days teaching I have ever had. Thanks Sue and thanks to you Mel for doing such a great job well done!"

"I had a great time last Saturday and I’m sure Sue would love to know that I used one of her songs straight away with my class on Monday. It was a real hit!"

"It's never been easier for me to keep my students happy and working! Thanks Sue!"

Regards,

Melinda Lichnovsky-Klock.
Wodonga CRT Support Network Coordinator.
Shepparton CRT Support Network Coordinator.

Booking Status; Creativity Knows No Boundaries (Wodonga) 6 June

CRT booking status:  Closed
Bookings will close Monday 3 June 2013

Current booking levels:  12 seats remaining. (updated 29/5/2013)

Booking Status: Literacy Games with Mel Lichnovsky-Klock

CRT booking status:  Closed
Bookings close Monday 27 May 2013

Current booking levels:  13 seats remaining. (updated 24/5/2013)