Educator Trainings & Masterclasses
Empowering Educators. Supporting Every Learner.
Every child learns differently. When educators understand children’s developmental needs and have practical strategies to support them, classrooms can become more inclusive, responsive and supportive.At Daffodils Learn, we offer educator training, professional development workshops and expert-led masterclasses for schools, preschools, early childhood educators and teaching assistants.Our trainings combine evidence-informed knowledge with practical strategies that educators can apply in everyday classroom situations.
Our Programs
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Professional Learning: Autism Behaviour Workshops
Understanding Behaviour. Finding Individualised Solutions.
Supporting autistic children in the classroom requires more than general strategies. It involves understanding each child’s individual needs and examining the factors that may influence their behaviour, communication and participation.Our workshops help teachers and education assistants develop practical, individualised approaches to classroom challenges.
Topics covered may include:
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and supporting autistic students
- Observing behaviour and collecting accurate data
- Adapting curriculum and teaching strategies to facilitate learning
- Understanding and supporting behaviour
- Supporting emotional regulation
- Teaching play and social skills
- Developing individualised strategies for specific children
Workshop format Available as half-day and full-day workshops, with follow-up recommendations and additional support where required and appropriate. Additional services can be discussed according to each school’s needs.
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Preschool Staff Professional Development Program
Building Communication Through Everyday Interactions.
Early childhood educators play an important role in supporting children’s speech, language and communication. This program helps preschool and childcare staff encourage communication in everyday routines, structured activities and free play—supporting all children, including those experiencing communication difficulties.
The program covers:
- Preverbal communication skills
- Typical speech and language development
- Practical strategies to encourage communication in preschool settings
Practical demonstrations and classroom coaching The program combines an introductory presentation with practical demonstrations and coaching in the preschool environment.
Staff can learn how to:
- Recognise typical speech and language development and identify possible delays
- Identify opportunities to engage children in conversation during structured activities and free play
- Apply communication-support strategies in real classroom situations
The training format can include a presentation and practical coaching days. Attendance certificates may be provided upon completion of the applicable program requirements.
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Prep Readiness Presentations
Helping Parents Understand the Skills Behind School Readiness.
School readiness involves more than academic skills. Fine motor development, movement, attention and self-care all contribute to a child’s ability to participate in everyday school routines.Our presentations help parents understand these developmental foundations and discover practical ways to support their child’s growing skills.
Topics may include:
- What occupational therapy is and how it can support children
- Fine motor and gross motor developmental milestones
- Attention and self-care skills
- Muscle tone, core strength and hand strength
- Hand dominance and pencil grasp
- Sensory processing and participation
- Practical strategies to encourage development at home
Presentation format Presentations typically run for approximately one hour and can be tailored to the needs of the parent group. Time can be included for general questions related to children’s development.
Training Tailored to Your Community
Every school, preschool and parent group has different priorities. We can discuss your audience, learning needs and preferred format to explore a suitable training program.Whether you want to strengthen inclusive classroom practices, encourage early communication or help families understand school readiness, our aim is to make professional learning practical and relevant.
Plan a Training Session with Daffodils Learn
Contact us to discuss your requirements, available programs and potential training formats.
Program availability, duration, classroom coaching, follow-up support and attendance certificates are subject to the specific program offered and agreed arrangements.