Janine Barr

As an astute and proactive educator with a specialised skillset in neurodiverse pedagogy, I continuously research evidence-based practices to upskill key stakeholders in implementing Universal Design for Learning. I am committed to supporting both staff and students to create inclusive learning environments. My commitment to ongoing learning and growth significantly influences education. I strive to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn, participate, and experience personal empowerment in their educational journey.

• Inclusive Education Article, 10/2022, SMH, Sydney, Australia
• Indigenous Education: Collaboration with Maclay Vocational School, 03/2020, Sydney and Kempsy, Australia
• Completed: Experienced Teacher Accreditation

• Middle Leadership, 09/2022, AIS, Sydney, Australia
• CSNSW - Disability Network Day, 08/2022, CSNSW, Sydney, Australia
• NCCD - Head of Learning Support Network, 06/2022, SHORE School, Sydney, Australia
• Yellow Ladybugs, 06/2022, Yellow Ladybugs Organisation, Australia
• Preparing for Leadership: Before your first role, 03/2022, AIS, Sydney, Australia
• NCCD e-Learning, 03/2022, NCCD website
• Study Without Stress, 02/2022, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
• Effective Mathematics Instruction: a Focus on Language and Multiple Representations, 11/2021, PALS, Sydney, Australia
• Mental Health and Safety Conference, 06/2021, Yellow Ladybugs, Sydney, Australia
• Youth Mental Health First Aide, 05/2021, Safer Communities, Sydney, Australia
• Reconciliation Action Plan: Working Group, 03/2018 - Current, SCEGGS Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia
• Adjusting Teaching during COVID-19, 02/2021, CAST
• Culturally Responsive Literature Instruction, 08/2020, Harvard Graduate School of Education
• Culturally Responsive Teaching and UDL, 10/2019 - 12/2019, Harvard Graduate School
• Anxiety - Practical Support Strategies for Schools and Communities, 11/2019, Beyond Blue
• Coaching and Supporting UDL Implementation, 09/2019, Novak Education
• Learning Difficulties Symposium, 09/2019, LDC
• SMART online training - Indigenous Youth and trauma, 07/2019-08/2019, Australian Childhood Foundation
• Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney, 08/2019, University of Sydney
• Dealing with Difficult Parents, 05/2019
• MacqLit, 07/2018, Macquarie University
• Developing Whole School Cultural Responsive Pedagogy, 03/2018, AIS, Sydney, Australia
• VISCON, 09/2017, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind
• Universal Design for Learning, 09/2017, CAST, Wakefield, Massachusetts
• The Transformative Power of Teacher Teams, 03/2016, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Universal Design, 01/2014, AIS, Sydney, Australia