Introduction

The PD Consultation Group has being established to support the PD Portfolio Leader in planning professional development for members. 

The key purposes of the group include:

• Providing advice and suggestions to the PD Portfolio Leader regarding required and/or desired  PD events
• Assist in promoting SLTs’ contribution to, and participation in, PD events
  

Membership

Currently the membership of the PD Consultation Group is:

Felicity Bright – Professional Development Portfolio Leader, NZSTA

Sally Clendon – Massey University    

Elizabeth Doell – Ministry of Education, Special Education

Anita Hurburun – Sir Keith Park School, Mangere and Private Practice   

Jessica Kidwell – Canterbury District Health Board    

Lucy Martin - The University of Auckland

Jayne Moyle – Ministry of Education, Special Education     

Kate Milford – Auckland District Health Board         

Cheryl Palmer – Ministry of Educaton, Special Education         

Jo Tipping – Canterbury District Health Board        

Julia Wright – Ministry of Education, Special Education   

 We are still seeking members, particularly Private Practice and Special School representatives. We welcome members with a range of experience, from new graduates to senior therapists.  

The initial term of appointment is until April 30, 2010.

The Consultation Group will have approximately 7-10 members. As a minimum, we would like the following representation on the Group:

• 1 private practitioner
• 1 SLT working in disability area (including special schools or charitable organisations)
• 2 representatives from the health sector (i.e. employed by DHBs)
• 2 representatives from the education sector (i.e. employed by the Ministry of Education Special Education)
• 1 representative from the university sector

The group will use email and the NZSTA website forum as the primary communication tool, with occasional teleconferences as required. We anticipate a time commitment of up to 10 hours per year.  It is an excellent way to get involved with the NZSTA and to contribute to the development of our PD programme.

Contact

If you are interested in being on the PD Consultation Group or would like more information, please contact Felicity Bright.

If you are applying to be a member of the group, please provide:

• information about your current role
• your previous experience (such as a brief CV)
• a summary of why you are interested in joining the Consultation Group