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"Thank you Lyall and team for a terrific conference.... it is a world-class event..." "I think this was one of the best ‘conferences’ that I have been to." "I have attended numerous conferences around the world and wish to compliment all concerned as this has to be as good as I’ve seen, both in terms of focus and of content." "Best organised conference I have ever attended." "Brilliant event. Innovative, fun and refreshing." "Congratulations on a conference well organised and received." “Many thanks, nice diverse crowd” A wonderful opportunity to network with leaders and think about new ways of learning for the future. Great to have a cross-sector conference Very inspiring with a diverse yet connected group of presenters. I will certainly recommend this as a most relevant conference to my colleagues “This year’s was the first I have attended and the information was so valuable. Thank you.” Career Education Advisor "It was a wonderful event with a great, diverse group of attendees. Thank you for inviting me to share our research findings."
OVERVIEW
Education Leaders Forum 2017: LIFE PASSAGES & LEARNING PATHS – making a positive difference to the life outcomes of individuals by understanding key developmental and environmental factors and identifying potential path changers in the journey from infancy to adulthood. ELF 2017 was held on 23 & 24 August at the Millennium Hotel in Rotorua. View ELF Feedback
Life Shaping Factors
“..the Dunedin study… is world-famous as a resource for psychologists, paediatricians and other researchers. Its findings even made the cover of Time magazine… ‘a unique New Zealand study’ that shows… how to shape children’s futures.” Phil Silva- Psychology Pioneer
ELF17 was about better understanding life-shaping developmental and environmental factors which affect how well individuals learn and work. The forum picked up on the internationally renowned Dunedin, Auckland and other New Zealand longitudinal Health and Development studies and the implications for all those working with young people.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
“Insights often arise at the boundary between communities”. Etienne Wenger
With the care system in New Zealand being transformed with the launch of Oranga Tamariki the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, educators are in a pivotal position to collaborate with others who work with children and young people and to draw on support networks when needed to enhance learning outcomes.
Who Should Attend?
The 2017 forum was the eleventh in an annual series involving Education leaders and aspiring leaders from across the learning spectrum from early childhood to post-tertiary education. ELF17 was also highly relevant for those working with children, young people and families via other agencies.
See more on ELF17 Theme and Strands….
Dr Phil Silva
Founding Director,
Dunedin Longitudinal Study
Dr Reremoana (Moana) Theodore
Co-Director, National Centre for Lifecourse Research (NCLR),
Ass. Prof. Susan Morton
Director, Centre for Longitudinal Research, University of Auckland
Dr John Langley ONZM
Director Outcomes
NorthTec
Dr Adrienne Alton-Lee
Chief Education Advisor,
Ministry of Education
Ass. Prof. Nicola Atwool
Social Work Programme, Dept of Sociology, University of Otago
Dr Craig Jones
Dep. Sec. Evidence, Data and Knowledge, Ministry of Education
Dr Annelies Kamp
Head of School of Educational Studies & Leadership, UC
Dr Leon de W Fourie
Chief Executive, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Dr John Boereboom
Director, CEM (NZ) – Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring
Sue Blair
Director ,
Personality Dynamics Ltd
Val O’Reilly
IP President,
CDANZ
Jackie Talbot
General Manager, Secondary-Tertiary, Ministry of Education
Dorothy Adams
Interim Chief Executive,
Social Investment Unit
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"Thank you Lyall and team for a terrific conterence.... it is a world-class event..." "I think this was one of the best ‘conferences’ that I have been to." "I have attended numerous conferences around the world and wish to compliment all concerned as this has to be as good as I’ve seen, both in terms of focus and of content." "Best organised conference I have ever attended." "Brillant event. Innovative, fun and refreshing." “Many thanks, nice diverse crowd” “….Awesome conference thanks. I am recommending this to everyone.” “… I enjoyed the event. It was the best organised I have ever attended in NZ. And good fun as well.” “All round satisfaction – Worthwhile 2 days.” “Networking – being challenged by provocative speakers many opportunities for discussion…” "It was a wonderful event with a great, diverse group of attendees. Thank you for inviting me to share our research findings."