CPD HOURS
Professional Development
1. Does the Aspect Autism in Education 2018 count towards PD/professional learning activities that are required as part of maintaining my professional registration as a teacher?
YES, attendance at the Aspect Autism in Education Conference 2018 counts towards PD/professional learning activities which you can record with your relevant state teacher registration board.
2. How many PD hours does the Aspect Autism in Education Conference 2018 count for?
Depending on the sessions attended, delegates can get up to 11 hours for the two conference days or 5.5 for those attending one conference day. Attendees who choose to attend one of the Masterclasses can get an additional 3 hours.
3. Where do I record my PD activities and hours?
PD hours must be logged online with your relevant state teacher registration board. To find out more about how to keep records of your professional learning activities as well as what the PD requirements are in your state, please contact your relevant state teacher registration board below:
| State | Relevant Board | Website |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) | www.vit.vic.edu.au |
| QLD | Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) | www.qct.edu.au |
| NSW* | NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) | www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au |
| ACT | ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) | www.tqi.act.edu.au |
| NT | Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory (TRB) | www.trb.nt.gov.au |
| WA | Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) | www.trb.wa.gov.au |
| TAS | Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania (TRB) | www.trb.tas.gov.au |
| SA | Teachers Registration Board of South Australia | www.trb.sa.edu.au |
* For teachers in NSW, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is endorsed to provide NESA Registered Professional Development for teachers accredited at Proficient Teacher level.
4. Do I get a certificate of attendance?
YES. Upon registration, Aspect Autism in Education Conference delegates may request a certificate of attendance which can be used as proof of professional learning. The organisers will validate their attendance post event and a certificate showing the number of hours attended will be sent accordingly.
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects, among other things, the way an individual relates to his or her environment and their interaction with other people.