Date/Time:

12/11/2026 - 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Categories:

• Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
• Professional Learning

Description:

Explore three evidence-informed Year 1 numeracy screening tools and their practical applications in schools. Hear from Kelly Norris (CIS), Nicola Andrews and Caitlin Power (ACER), and Desiree Gilbert (AISSA) to strengthen assessment, inform intervention and support improved student outcomes.

Your commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.

AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 5.1 and 5.4.

Delivery mode: 1 x online session.

Presented by: 
Desiree Gilbert, Senior Educational Consultant, AISSA
Kelly Norris, Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS)
Nicola Andrews, Senior Research Fellow and Team Leader, Assessment Development, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Caitlin Power, Portfolio Manager, System and School Services at Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Price: There is no charge for this session.

Date: 12 November 2026, 3:45pm-5:00pm.

Location: online via Microsoft Teams. A link will be sent prior to the session.

Registration closes: 9 November 2026 at 5:00pm.

Program Overview: Supporting Early Numeracy Success. Discover three evidence-informed tools designed to support the early identification of students’ mathematical strengths and learning needs. This free online session will provide an overview of:

• The CIS Early Numeracy Screener (ENSSA), presented by Kelly Norris (Centre for Independent Studies)
• The ACER Year 1 Numeracy Check, presented by Nicola Andrews and Caitlin Power (ACER)
• The SA Numeracy Check, presented by Desiree Gilbert (AISSA)

Ideal for curriculum leaders, mathematics leaders, learning support leaders and Year 1 teachers, this session will explore the purpose, key features and potential applications of each tool, helping schools make informed decisions about assessment, intervention and support. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the options available and how these tools can be used to strengthen early numeracy outcomes for students.

Program Lead: please contact Desiree Gilbert

Terms and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.