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The course provides an in-depth analysis of the chair’s accountabilities and relationships with other board members and the principal.You will explore the chair’s role both inside and outside the boardroom and take part in a forum for participants to discreetly discuss leadership, relationship management and governance issues - including board selection, board processes, and principal succession planning.The course will also provide a rare opportunity to discuss common school governance issues –...

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...

The psychology of learning focuses on a range of topics related to how people learn and interact with their environments.  In the psychological sense, learning is about changing behaviours, acquiring new skills, and adapting to new information.Modern views on learning acknowledge that learning is a complex process influenced by countless factors, from genetics to environment.  Advances in brain imaging and cognitive science have given us deeper insights into how learning happens at a n...

The ConnectED Learning Series supports early career teachers (ECTs) by addressing the challenges of their first professional years through an evidence-informed, collaborative learning experience. Delivered by AISWA over two years, the program consists of eight stand-alone modules (one per term), each hosted by a participating school.  Each session includes:  Evidence-based pedagogical practices aligned with High Impact Practices (HIPS).  Professional skill development, including r...

Network days provide opportunities for teachers to meet and engage in Professional Learning throughout the academic year.  The Network Days are designed to meet the specific needs of teachers engaged in the various English courses.  A range of presenters and activities are sourced for these events to address the demands of each of the courses.A networking and PL opportunity for English Faculty/Department leaders.This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA.Agenda TBA.

Building on the success of the Creative Schools program, AISWA is once again partnering with FORM, to deliver a pilot professional learning program with WA’s independent schools. Modelled on Creative School’s globally recognised, evidence-based framework for transforming student learning, engagement and wellbeing, the Teaching for Creativity program offers the scope and scale for teachers to take creative leadership of a project in their school. In 2025, Teaching for Creativity program, will be ...

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...

The ability to manage crises effectively is critical for maintaining your school's reputation. While the operational response is crucial, equally as important is your ability to communicate clearly and effectively with your numerous key stakeholders. This includes parents, government agencies, the local community, and media as well as internal audiences such as teaching and administrative staff.In this tailored half-day workshop we will cover the key principles behind responding to a crisis; com...

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 ...

This session will provide an overview of the stages of behavioural escalation, interventions that may work to de-escalate a risk situation, and crisis management with the aim of reducing the situational and behavioural risk.

Principals and Senior leaders ...Please join us in travelling to London for a unique and enriching experience. At the heart of this tour is an exclusive six-day leadership intensive at the University College London (UCL), hosted by the renowned Faculty of Education and Society. You will engage with a variety of international education experts, researchers, and innovative school leaders, and explore real world examples of innovative practice focused on improving educational outcomes.What’s Includ...

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 ...

An opportunity for teachers of Secondary Media Production and Analysis to come together to network, share resources and ideas, ask questions, and engage in professional learning.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.An agenda will be posted closer to the event.

The inclusive education symposium provides opportunities for learning support teachers and coordinators to meet and engage in Professional Learning and networking.  The Symposium is designed to meet the specific needs in educating students with disability.  A range of presenters and activities will be made available to participants and a final outline for the day will follow.Target AudienceLearning Support Coordinators and teachers

Designed specifically for Business Manager use, this PL is also a great opportunity for networking. Join us for a 3-hour session to learn how to seamlessly integrate AI into your day-to-day workflows.How can you harness generative AI to enhance your productivity and transform the way you work? This hands-on session presents a variety of different generative AI tools and platforms that you could use to streamline your workflow. We will touch on how generative AI works and, guided by your inp...

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? The Aspiring Leaders Program is an empowering, three-day professional learning experience designed for educators in primary and secondary schools who aspire to lead. Through engaging workshops, expert insights, and hands-on activities, participants will explore foundational leadership principles, develop practical skills, and build confidence in their ability to inspire and lead teams. This program also offers invaluable opportuniti...

This Early Numeracy Action Research project will focus on weaving aspects of mathematical concepts derived from the Early Years Learning Framework V.2 and the Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines into the spaces and places within Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten environments.The Early Numeracy Action Research Project will guide educators in mathematicising their environments, ensuring that maths is meaningful and relevant to children's lives. The project will involve active participation in 2 ful...

Literacy Bites are a series of workshops focused on Literacy and hosted by experts in the field. Each session will focus on a different aspect of literacy targeted at K-6 education. Workshops are stand alone, you can attend all or one of the workshop series.***Subsidy provided from Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA)

Wrap up the year with our Term 4 Professional Learning session, focusing on reflection and planning for the year ahead. Celebrate successes, share challenges, and collaborate on ways to sustain and grow your impact in supporting First Nations students. This session will provide practical guidance for setting goals and aligning strategies with your school’s vision for reconciliation and inclusivity.

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 and s...

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 day will give teachers the opportunity to work on course outlines and assessment ideas for 2026.  Consultants will be on hand to support and clarify with regard to the latest developments in the syllabi, and to help with liaison between teachers and schools to generate collegial collaboration, the printing of documentation, and whatever else is required as the planning progresses!  This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA.Agenda TBA.

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...

Effective planning for critical incidents in schools is vital, as they often happen unexpectedly, create significant stress, and can have a widespread impact on the school community.The Non-Government Schools Registration Standards (Standard 7: Critical & Emergency Incidents) states that incidents are managed “...in the best interests of affected students. This requires that the risk of harm or actual harm to student’s wellbeing and the measures needed to promote their recovery are prioritis...

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...