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SUMMARY:New Arrivals in the Mainstream Classroom: Practical Teaching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:New Arrivals in the Mainstream Classroom: Practical Teaching Strategies\nThursday 13 August 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm AET\, Online\nAs increasing numbers of newly arrived students transition into mainstream schools\, teachers are seeking practical strategies to support language development\, engagement and wellbeing across all learning areas. \nIn this session\, Michele Bond and Jo Rochford\, Outreach Coordinators with the Victorian English Language Schools system\, will share insights into the experiences and learning needs of newly arrived students and the role mainstream teachers play in supporting successful transitions. Drawing on their extensive experience working alongside schools\, they will explore effective approaches to creating inclusive classrooms\, scaffolding learning\, and supporting EAL students to participate and thrive. \nParticipants will leave with practical strategies and resources to strengthen support for newly arrived learners in mainstream settings. \nSpeakers\nMichele Bond is a Leading Teacher and Outreach Coordinator with the Victorian English Language Schools system. In her outreach role\, Michele works with schools to build capacity in supporting newly arrived EAL learners\, providing advice\, professional learning and practical strategies that promote inclusion\, engagement and successful educational outcomes. \nJo Rochford is an Outreach Coordinator with the Victorian English Language Schools system. Jo supports mainstream schools to strengthen their understanding of the language\, learning and wellbeing needs of newly arrived students and works collaboratively with educators to develop effective and responsive EAL practices. \nCost\n$15 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$40 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning.  \nTerms and conditions \nRegistrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/professional-learning/new-arrivals-in-the-mainstream-classroom-practical-teaching-strategies/
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/98780437549
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SUMMARY:When Students Need More Than English: Navigating Settlement Services
DESCRIPTION:When Students Need More Than English: Navigating Settlement Services \nTuesday 18 August 2026 4:30pm – 5:30pm AET\, Online\nEAL students from refugee and migrant backgrounds often face complex settlement challenges that can affect their learning\, wellbeing and engagement. As trusted adults\, teachers are frequently asked for information and advice about housing\, employment\, health\, education pathways and other settlement matters—but many educators are unsure what services are available or where to refer students for support. \nIn this practical webinar\, Carole Pondevie-Lay will provide an overview of the settlement services ecosystem and explore how educators can better support students navigating life in a new country. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of key services available at different stages of settlement\, including the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP)\, Services Australia\, Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS)\, Workforce Australia\, Foundation House\, AMEP Pathway Guidance\, Skills and Jobs Centres\, Learn Locals\, local government services and community organisations. \nThe session will equip educators with greater confidence to respond to student questions\, identify appropriate referral pathways and support learners to access the services they need to thrive. \nSpeaker\nCarole Pondevie-Lay is Community Liaison and Engagement Manager at Melbourne Polytechnic\, the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) lead provider across five Victorian contract regions. She oversees the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS)\, Youth and Pathway Guidance activities\, and strategic partnerships that support newly arrived migrants and refugees. \nAn English as an Additional Language (EAL) educator with more than 25 years’ experience in the settlement sector\, Carole has worked extensively across education\, community engagement and settlement services. She is passionate about strengthening pathways that support migrants and refugees to participate fully in education\, employment and community life. Carole has been a member of the Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) Board since 2024. \nCost\n$15 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$40 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant.  \nTerms and conditions \nPurchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/professional-learning/when-students-need-more-than-english-navigating-settlement-services/
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LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92983397924
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SUMMARY:Supporting Refugee Women in English Classes: Culturally Responsive TESOL Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Refugee Women in English Classes: Culturally Responsive TESOL Strategies\nTuesday 25 August 2026 4:30pm – 5:30pm AEST\, Online\nThis professional development session explores the unique challenges faced by refugee women learners in English classes across Victoria. Participants will examine how cultural\, social\, and linguistic factors affect learning and engagement. Drawing on culturally responsive pedagogy\, translanguaging strategies\, and inclusive TESOL practices\, the session provides practical tools to enhance participation\, confidence\, and empowerment for refugee women. Through case studies\, interactive activities\, and classroom examples\, attendees will develop strategies to design lessons that respect learners’ backgrounds while fostering language development and social inclusion. This session addresses a critical gap in professional learning\, offering teachers actionable approaches to support refugee women in both community and formal English language programs. \nSpeaker\nDr Seham Shwayli is a PhD-qualified TESOL educator\, lecturer\, and researcher with over 30 years of experience in EAL teaching across community programs\, TAFE\, and university settings. She has supported refugee and migrant learners as a volunteer EAL teacher and has worked with Chisholm Institute and Melbourne Polytechnic as an EAL teacher in SEE and Tutor Scheme programs\, as well as a cultural guide in collaboration with Save the Children. \nDr Shwayli is an active researcher in refugee women’s education\, with publications in VicTESOL and international journals\, focusing on language learning\, empowerment\, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Currently a Lecturer in TESOL at La Trobe University\, she trains pre-service teachers in inclusive and culturally responsive EAL practices\, integrating trauma-informed approaches\, translanguaging strategies\, and empowerment-focused teaching to support refugee women in achieving language\, participation\, and social inclusion outcomes. \nShe is also an active community advocate\, including work with SHAKTI Organisation and Hampton Park Secondary College\, and is a member of VicTESOL and the Language & Society Centre at Monash University. \nCost\n$15 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$40 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant.  \nTerms and conditions \nPurchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/professional-learning/supporting-refugee-women-in-english-classes-culturally-responsive-tesol-strategies/
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LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/93571958789
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