Are you an English Language Teacher or Library Professional looking to enhance your skills and expand your knowledge to inspire your students to develop a love of literature?
Join us for the Once Upon a Festival Professional Development Program—a day designed to inspire, inform, and connect educators from various fields. This is your chance to engage with industry professionals, explore new teaching strategies, and deepen your understanding of contemporary trends in education. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or discover new approaches, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
This full-day program is offered on Friday 30th of October, with the first session starting at 9:15 AM. Attendees will participate in both Will Kostakis’ workshop plus Jack Heath’s workshop, choosing an additional two Talks from our Friday Program to round out a Professional Development Day tailored to their specific needs and interests.
Program Details:
- Date: Friday 30th October
- Time: 9:15 AM – 2:45 PM
- Price (which includes 4 sessions):
- $55 for members of SLASA, CBCA or SAETA
- $65 for participants who are not members of SLASA, CBCA or SAETA
- Bookings: Contact 8375 1700 or email us at: ouaf@immanuel.sa.edu.au advising which sessions you’d like to attend.
What’s Included:
- Two informative and engaging workshops separately presented by Jack Heath and Will Kostakis:
- Jack Heath presents his Who even reads any more? workshop. Discover why books are better than they’ve ever been and why 2027 will be the Year of the Novel.
- Will Kostakis presents his Bring out their best workshop. Will shares practical exercises that teachers and librarians can replicate with students.
- In addition to attending both Jack’s and Will’s workshops, you may choose two additional Talks from the Program Session Schedule for Friday the 30th of October so that your experience is tailored to your interests and professional goals
- A free Coffee voucher for all participants
- A Conference Pack
- Certificate of Attendance for your professional records
