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Enhance your differentiation skills and ability to cater to gifted learnersGERRIC's Mini-COGE courses are practical professional development for educators to support high potential and gifted students. High potential students are not necessarily high achievers; we focus on how to engage and support these students to reach their potential.  The Mini-COGE will help you to:Identify gifted, high potential, and talented students;Differentiate the curriculum for high potential students;Imple...

How often do we find ourselves struggling to convey our thoughts effectively? And how many times have we avoided difficult conversations out of fear? We are excited to invite you to our upcoming course on Effective Communication and Courageous Conversations. This transformative program is designed to enhance your communication skills and empower you to engage in meaningful, courageous dialogues. Join us to unlock your potential and foster stronger, more authentic connections.Outcomes:Master effe...

Digital Literacy is every teacher’s responsibility. With the introduction of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2018, which focuses on computational thinking and other technical skills, many schools and teachers have been left wondering how to address ICT General Capability.The results of the 2022 NAPICT assessment suggest that less than half of Year 10 students meet the proficiency standard for Digital Literacy and the results are similar for Year 6 students. Thus, there has never been a be...

An opportunity for teachers of Visual Arts to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Visual Arts courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning.The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the e...

Term 4 VET & Careers Coordinators Meeting. A strong focus on schools sharing illustrations of practice in areas of careers advice & Workplace Learning. We will be allocating time to network and plan for 2025. Presentations on the day include:- New Individual Pathway Planning resources from the Department of Education- Financial Administrative & Professional Services Training Council- Aviation Careers - Schools sharing Illustrations of Practice- Important update from SM TAFE...

This workshop is for people already familiar with the Reportable Conduct Scheme who are responsible for conducting investigations of organisation employees in the education sector, including Principals and school leaders. The Workshop will address:• How can you manage risks to children in your organisation’s care while the investigation is ongoing?• How will the Ombudsman oversee your organisation’s investigation?• How should your organisation conduct an investigation?• What happens at the ...

This workshop is codesigned and delivered by a facilitator from Spectrum Space with lived experience. Content is evidence based, using a neuro affirming, strengths base approach to reframe perception and improve understanding of autism and neurodiversity.Target Audience:Teachers, Support Teachers and Teacher Assistants The workshop will cover: Introduction to autism and neurodiversityThe social & physical environmentPreventing & managing escalationUnderstanding communicationHow...

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority will present a workshop designed to provide teachers and curriculum leaders with important information and guidance regarding the 2025 implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum: English.The session will explore:How context and year level influence planning in P–10 English.What has changed from the current curriculum?What you need to know about the updated Western Australian Curriculum: English to create a teaching and learning programWhat r...

All students in Non-Government Schools must receive a protective behaviours and sexual abuse prevention education. AISWA offers training in Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) which meets requirements of Standard 10.6 of the Guide to the Registration Standards and Other Requirements for Non-Government Schools.This curriculum aims to help children and students from preschool to senior secondary learn to recognise abuse and develop ways of protecting themselves from abuse including ...

Positive Partnerships and AISWA Sector-led Professional Learning ProgramWe are excited to announce the Inclusive Education team will be running the Positive Partnerships two-day professional learning program. We will explore:Evidence-informed knowledge of autism and how it directly impacts on a young person’s learning and participation. Effective strategies to help maximise a young person’s learning in the school and home environment. Understanding the support needs of young autis...

Positive Partnerships and AISWA Sector-led Professional Learning ProgramWe are excited to announce the Inclusive Education team will be running the Positive Partnerships two-day professional learning program. We will explore:Evidence-informed knowledge of autism and how it directly impacts on a young person’s learning and participation. Effective strategies to help maximise a young person’s learning in the school and home environment. Understanding the support needs of young autis...