Email: sec.pals@gmail.com

Phone:

0412 759 912

Web:

www.pals.org.au

Mail:

PALS PO Box 325

Concord 2137

Contact Us

President:

Frida Hristofski

Vice President

Karyn Knowles

Secretary/ Treasurer

Annette Guterres

2016 Executive Committee

A member of The Professional Teachers Council NSWThe Professional Association for Learning Support Inc.

Founded 1996

Be a part of the PALS team

The PALS team is made up of volunteers from all education sectors that are passionate and dedicated to meeting and improving the needs of students with disabilities. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month @ 7.30pm via teleconference.

Membership is open to all professionals who work in teaching & other specialist support roles related to learning. This includes class teachers; specialist teachers; speech pathologists, psychologists; occupational therapists & medical practitioners.

Membership includes:

Access to all seminars, courses & programs run by PALS

Reduced seminar, course & program fees

Opportunity to network with like-minded professionals

Optional publication of your professional details on PALS database.

Quarterly newsletters

Media monitoring of articles related to education & Learning Support

Representation in relation to public reviews & inquiries

Opportunity to have input into the activities of the organisation through the communication with committee members

Opportunity to be elected to represent positions on the PALS committee

Our effectiveness is enhanced by the willingness of our members to contribute their ideas and network to support each other.

We are your voice

In 1996 when we established PALS, one of the main aims was to be a VOICE for all those professionals who work with students with learning difficulties or had a special learning need.

We have many opportunities to be heard as a member of the Professional Teachers Council NSW (PTCNSW). On all issues relating to our role we attempt through representation on committees, through forums and through letter writing and submissions to have our voice heard.

At a time when changes are being made to policies and funding our voice needs to be heard.

You want to be up to date.

Through our newsletters and website we will let you know about seminars, resources, conferences and the latest research relating to our area of work. Our seminars give you an opportunity to hear speakers who are at the forefront of their field and give you an opportunity to meet others in your area. All notes from these presentations are made available to all members so regional members dont miss out. If you are a New Scheme teacher our seminars that are BOSTES endorsed count towards your accreditation.

Why join PALS?

Being a Learning and Support teacher, an itinerant teacher or a being a teacher who works with students with specific needs is a specialised role within a school that has its own set of challenges and demands. Whilst there are many associations that support teachers, students and parents we are the Association established to support teachers in these roles and to provide a network that responds to their needs. The strength of our Association is dependent on having a strong membership and a membership that is prepared to work collaboratively. Being a member of PALS is one way you can be part of a professional network.

Individuals Details:

Title: _______ First name: _____________________________Last name: __________________________

Phone: _________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________

Role/ Position: ___________________________________________________________________________

School/ Institution Details:

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________Postcode: ________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Please circle choice for the following: -

1. Membership Type-

Individual ($75.00) OR

School/Institution ($150.00- allows for multiple entry to seminars at members rate).

2. Educational Sector: AIS CEC DET Other: ___________________

3. School type: K-12Primary Secondary

PALS Membership FormTax Invoice ABN 38 725 305 505 (not registered for GST).Payment Methods

1. Cheque: Please make out to

The Professional Association for Learning Support Inc.

Post to:

PALS PO Box 699

Lidcombe NSW 1825

2. Electronic Funds Transfer:

Please include your name

as a reference.

Account Name: PALS S1 Access BSB 812 170 Account Number 17100076

Send membership form to the above address or to admin@ptc.edu.au