WAESPAA facilitates professional networks on behalf of its members and to ensure provision of, and access to quality education services for all students with special needs.
The Association aims are:
- Dissemination of knowledge and information through communication, training opportunities, and the exchange of ideas.
- To promote and encourage research and other special projects.
- To promote excellence in special education through our annual conference.
- To provide professional development for professional leaders.
- To be available for consultation with the Department of Education and Training WA and other agencies as required.
Networking
WAESPAA offers a professional network that supports its members in many ways. The WAESPAA chatline is a vehicle for members to share ideas, gain up-to-date information and ask questions of colleagues.
A number of professional learning opportunities are offered to members each term with topics chosen as a direct result of member feedback. Regular social networking events and a formal Awards Night are also supported by the Association. A country member’s teleconference link to Executive is another way in which WAESPAA endeavours to ensure all members contribute to the Association’s activities
Professional Growth
WAESPAA provides:
- Seminars on current topics of interest eg Schools Plus.
- Appreciation program through the annual awards evening.
- Professional Conference.
- Leadership Opportunities.
Australian Special Education Principals’ Association
All WAESPAA members are automatically members of ASEPA and represented at a national level.
The current ASEPA President is Fiona Forbes from Western Australia. |
