Once trained, we provide ongoing support including professional development to SLD (Specific Learning Difficulty) teacher-tutors.  

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Ongoing professional development is needed for trained teacher-tutors to maintain a Seabrook McKenzie Centre practising certificate,

providing ongoing referrals for tuition. 

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We regularly review the latest research, our training programmes, feedback from learners, teachers and staff to ensure teachers are equipped with what they need to continue to improve outcomes for learners.  Learning is shared via several professional development opportunities and additional training courses.

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Practising Certificate

Practising Certificates need to be renewed every 3 years by earning enough points through professional development which includes points for satisfactory teaching.  Teacher-tutors must also have a current Police Check.

 

The format for gaining points includes:

1. Observation of Teaching  

2. Seabrook McKenzie directed Workshops 

3. Seabrook McKenzie directed Professional Development Meetings 

4. Seminars – Attendance at these are to be verified by the Centre as being applicable to enhancing SLD Teaching 

5. POD Meetings 

6.  Member of Information Delivery Team at Workshop

7. Consultation regarding teaching methods, lesson planning, etc  

8. Mentoring a Trainee  

9. Attending school meetings to support your student

10. Self-directed personal development

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Area Network POD Meetings

Area POD meetings are a great way for teachers regularly network with others in their area.  

 

Meetings are available for:

• Secondary school teachers

• Christchurch teachers

 

Register your interest here.

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Annual Workshop

Our annual Teacher-Tutor workshop is typically held in the

July school holidays

 

This face-to face-workshop covers a range of relevant

topics and is a fantastic way for teachers to stay up to

date and network with peers and trainers.

 

Email us to register your interest.

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