EARLY YEARS ASSESSMENT AND LEARNING TOOL (EYALT) VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

This EYALT Introductory session is targeted at educators and teachers with 1 to 5 years of teaching experience. The purpose of this professional learning program is to support educators and teachers to engage in learning related to the EYALT and develop a greater understanding of the EYALT and how it supports assessment of children’s learning and development.

This EYALT Introductory session is targeted at educators and teachers with over 5 years of teaching experience. The purpose of this professional learning program is to support educators and teachers to engage in learning related to the EYALT and develop a greater understanding of the EYALT and how it supports assessment of children’s learning and development.

Coaching sessions provide you with an opportunity to log online with a Semann & Slattery facilitator and explore a module in more detail. This includes the focus of the module and the questions been asked in each module. This is a practical hands on session to support learners to complete a module contained within the EYALT.

EYALT Reports and Their Implications for Practice

The EYALT generates a range of evidence-based reports designed to enhance planning and assessment processes. In this professional learning program, participants will examine the variety of reports produced through the EYALT, learn how to interpret them effectively, and explore strategies for integrating these insights into their professional practice to support continuous improvement.

EYALT and the Early Years Planning Cycle

The EYALT is a powerful tool that supports educators’ engagement with the Early Years Planning Cycle. It facilitates the observation, assessment, and documentation of children’s progress against the VEYLDF Outcomes, assists in developing meaningful learning goals in collaboration with families and professionals, and informs the creation of individual learning plans. Additionally, the EYALT helps educators identify intentional teaching and learning strategies and promotes better information sharing between kindergarten services and schools. This professional learning program will help participants understand how to leverage the EYALT to strengthen their engagement with each stage of the planning cycle.

Summative Assessments and Transition Learning and Development Statements (TLDS)

The EYALT supports both formative and summative assessment practices. In this professional learning program, participants will explore how the EYALT can inform summative assessments, with a particular focus on Transition Learning and Development Statements (TLDS). We will examine how the evidence collected through EYALT reports can be used to develop robust, evidence-based TLDS, thereby supporting children’s smooth transitions from early childhood services to school.

This EYALT Introductory session is targeted at Departmental staff. The purpose of this professional learning program is to engage in learning related to the EYALT and develop a greater understanding of the EYALT and how it supports assessment of children’s learning and development.

This EYALT Q&A Drop in Session provides an opportunity for KIAs and ECIBS staff to seek support related to engaging with the EYALT. Delivered in a Q&A format, participants are welcomed to join these sessions with any questions they would like to seek answers or support with. 

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This EYALT Q&A Drop in Session provides an opportunity for kindergarten program staff to seek support related to engaging with the EYALT. Delivered in a Q&A format, participants are welcomed to join these sessions with any questions or topics they need support with. This drop in session is also useful for those without questions to continue in developing a greater understanding of the EYALT and how it supports assessment of children’s learning and development.