Whether you're a classroom teacher, leader or principal, the multi-talented Robin Fogarty has something for you. A world-leading curriculum, leadership and assessment expert, Robin is also the author of many bestselling educational resources. We are delighted to welcome her back in March 2010 to present two courses;

Coaching for Transfer (19 March):
The academic coach makes the difference in the learning journey of the teacher and his/her students. This workshop will arm you with a repertoire of instructional strategies and coaching techniques to help you be the force that moves the adult learner along the path to reflective practice and significant change. The day addresses three areas of the 'coaching for transfer' concept: defining the coaching role; developing a repertoire of strategies for academic coaches, and looking at transfer theory.

Differentiating Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (20 March - Saturday - no reliever costs!):
The message received from Carol Tomlinson’s work on Differentiation is that educators need a wide repertoire of tools and strategies to effectively differentiate in their schools and classrooms. This workshop is just the learner-based, practical approach you need to make differentiation a core element of your lessons and curriculum. You will: Explore three types of learners; Differentiate a curriculum unit; Practice differentiating a lesson; Use three measures to differentiate assessments.

Click on the links above for more information or online bookings, or contact Maryanne for more assistance.

For both courses we need to receive registrations before Christmas please, in order to work with Robin's busy schedule and confirm numbers.

We have Curriculum Mapping guru Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs in town right now, just as her new book is released. The Curriculum Mapping Planner is a practical manual full of templates, samples, and tools which will help you: Establish the rationale for mapping; Ensure long-term support for curriculum mapping; Create quality maps for the first time or review and improve existing ones. Perfect for those of you introducing curriculum mapping for the first time or if you are well into the process.

Don't forget to visit the exciting NEW TITLES section of our website for all the latest and greatest resources. While you're browsing, check out our PRE STOCKTAKE SPECIALS too - lots of bargains to be had.

Happy shopping! Contact Dorne for any resource queries or orders.

Don't worry, I'm not going to talk about crackers or tinsel, I just want to remind you that we need to take registrations for these early 2010 events before Christmas; sign up now for a great start to your new year:

Creative Tools for Engaging Learners (David Koutsoukis) - 25 Jan

Leadership in the 21st Century (Tom Hoerr) - 26 Feb

Coaching for Transfer (Robin Fogarty) - 19 Mar

Differentiating Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (Robin Fogarty) - 20 Mar

The annual Thinking and Learning Conference run by Hawker Brownlow Education in Melbourne is always a winner, and next year's has an outstanding line-up of educators including David Sousa, Jay McTighe, Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Ruby Payne, Gayle Gregory, Lane Clark and many more.

Titled Classroom Strategies that Work - Closing the Gap, it takes place from 15 - 18 May and more details can be found at the Hawker Brownlow website.

Faye and Dorne from the LNNZ team will be there lending a hand and checking out the best presenters to entice over to NZ - contact Faye if you want to be part of the NZ contingent heading over.