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This course provides middle years teachers with practical classroom strategies that focus on all literacy strands including reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening. Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy is a day of Professional Development covering all literacy areas. Participants receive the new, updated Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy workbook filled with practical classroom activities covering the following topics:Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development. Thi...

School-based psychologist network meetings are held biannually at AISWA, one in Term 2 and one in Term 4. The meetings allow psychologists in Independent schools to meet with their peers. Each meeting focuses on a topical psychology issue. Past topics include:School response and planning guidelines for students with suicidal behaviour and non-suicidal self-injurySuicide prevention guidelines for LGBTQA+ young peoplePsychologists and school counsellors as Mandatory ReportersHuman trafficking...

Please note, this course costs $2,000. The noted fee of $200 is the deposit only. Are you a highly effective and skilled classroom practitioner who regularly guides, supports, or leads others?Why not be recognised for your excellent work through National Certification?Come and join a group of like-minded colleagues as you support one another to evidence your practice and achieve National Certification as a Highly Accomplished or Lead teacher. These sessions are a compulsory component of app...

This series of after school sessions will give you a taste of elements that may be incorporated into STEM education & projects or a Design Technologies Maker Space. Participants will get to explore and play with a range of materials, resources and tools.In this session, facilitated by Educated by Nature, participants will explore the concept of tinkering. You will have the opportunity to play and create using a range of tools and materials. Through your investigations you will learn about ho...

If you are an Education Assistant seeking to upskill your knowledge and repertoire of strategies, this PL is for you. This full day PL will cover a range of topics selected based on feedback from 2024 sessions and will be a combination of more formal presentations and hands-on experiences.Session topics include:Supporting EALD students; Literacy games to support individuals and small groups;Strategies to enhance the development of executive functions and behaviours of students including tho...

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 ...

An opportunity for teachers of Music to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Music 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 event.

An opportunity for teachers of Drama to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Drama 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 event.

This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older.Course ContentParticipants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort o...

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 in  the South West.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...

The AISWA Early Career Teacher Network is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. Guided by extensive feedback from previous participants in the Early Career Teachers (ECTs) program, this series of masterclasses provides a range of targeted focus topics for ECTs of all levels of experience to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active, informed contributors to their school community.In p...

An opportunity for teachers of Dance to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Dance 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 event. 

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 in  the South West.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...

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.Don’t miss this oppo...

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a child safety and respectful relationships curriculum providing age and developmentally appropriate activities for children and young people from age 3 to year 12 (age 17+).The KS:CPC helps children and young people:Recognise abuse and tell a trusted adult.Understand what is appropriate and inappropriate touching.Understand ways to keep themselves safe.This course will unpack the structure and core messages of the Curriculum, giving part...

This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older.Course ContentParticipants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort o...

This workshop, presented by Kath Murdoch for AISWA Early Childhood, is designed to suit K-6 educators.One of the core elements of an inquiry based approach is the use of a ‘cycle of inquiry’ to support and scaffold both planning and teaching. This collaborative process is creative and dynamic and can be a powerful professional learning experience in itself. In this workshop we will explore practical approaches to designing inquiry journeys with and for our learners with an emphasis on striking a...

The AISWA Early Career Teacher Network is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. Guided by extensive feedback from previous participants in the Early Career Teachers (ECTs) program, this series of masterclasses provides a range of targeted focus topics for ECTs of all levels of experience to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active, informed contributors to their school community.In p...

The Leading AI Adoption workshop is designed to equip school leaders and educators with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively guide the integration of AI in their schools. Participants will explore the role of AI in education, ethical considerations, and strategies for building a culture of innovation. The session will cover policy development, professional learning frameworks, and actionable steps for creating an AI adoption roadmap tailored to their school’s unique context. This worksh...

Positive Behaviour Strategies for Low-Risk Settings.Equip your staff with the skills to de-escalate distressed behaviours with the Team Teach Level One Course.Through this course, your team will learn the drivers behind behaviours of concern, and gain a detailed understanding of the legal context around behaviour support. They will learn how to use non-restrictive, positive behaviour strategies for effective communication and de-escalation, both verbal and non-verbal, for supporting individuals ...

The seminar will be presented by Australia Wide Taxation & Payroll, catering specifically for AISWA member schools.A minimum of 25 attendees is required for this course to proceed.Included in your registration is:-Receive a full day of training from 8:00 am to 4:00 pmTaxation & Industrial Relations training for payroll administrationHave your questions answered on the dayReceive an Australia Wide Taxation & Payroll Manual 2024-2025 edition12 months access to the Australia W...

Join us for a full day, hands-on workshop focused on engaging children in rich oral language activities that are aligned with NQS Quality Area 1, the West Australia Curriculum and the EYLF Practice: Holistic, integrated and interconnected approaches. This session explores the richness of everyday practices in context of PP-Year 2 classrooms and aims to enhance ways of engaging children in fun language and activities.  This full day T.A.L.K. Workshop: Enhancing Oral Language and Pre-Literacy...

Attendance available to Curriculum Reference Group Members Only.Established in 2024, the AISWA Curriculum Reference Group (CRG) consists of 26 educators in Executive or Senior leadership positions with responsibility for Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, working within AISWA member schools.  These Curriculum leaders come together to discuss, deliberate and provide advice on all matters relating to primary and secondary curriculum.The CRG works in partnership with AISWA to inform the provis...

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 unit of work allows you to implement practical changes to curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy, receive feedback from other educators and the GERRIC academi...

This Network is tailored for Principals who are either in the early stages of their leadership journey or are experienced leaders newly navigating the independent education settings in Western Australia.Each term, this dynamic and interactive Network provides a supportive space for participants to collaborate, share insights, and tackle challenges in a collegial environment. Through themed presentations, facilitated discussions, and peer-to-peer learning, participants will gain practical strateg...