BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:VEVENT UID:993@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260211T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260205T005507Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/building-the-self-researching-school- research-as-a-catalyst-for-growth-online-information-session/ SUMMARY:Building the Self-Researching School: Research as a Catalyst for Growth - Online Information Session DESCRIPTION:Is your school looking to build a strong culture of inquiry and develop its research capacity?\n\nThis online information session will provide key insight about the inaugural AISSA project\, Building the Self-Researching School: Research as a Catalyst for Growth. Learn more about how this project will empower your community to learn from within and determine whether this project is the right fit for your school.  \n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 6.2\, 6.3 and 6.4.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: \nJulie Tarzia\, Senior Educational Consultant\, AISSA\nDesiree Gilbert\, Senior Educational Consultant\, AISSA\n\nPrice: There is no charge for this session.\n\nDate: 11 February 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm.\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nRegistration closes: 9 February 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This online information session will introduce participants to the Building the Self-Researching School: Research as a Catalyst for Growth project and assist you to determine if this initiative is the right fit for your school. \n\nAISSA Senior Educational Consultants Julie Tarzia and Desiree Gilbert will outline the program’s key outcomes and what schools can expect from their involvement. \n\nIn its inaugural offering\, the AISSA invites schools to build practitioner research capability as a gateway to learning success. This project supports schools to become self-researching communities\, identifying problems of practice\, developing evidence literacy\, and fostering a culture of reflection and collective improvement tailored to their unique context. Schools will engage in tailored pathways that shift the focus from external solutions to internally driven inquiry and innovation. Schools are invited to hear more about the project and ask the key questions right for you.  \n\nProgram Lead: please contact Julie Tarzia or Désirée Gilbert.\n\nTerms 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. CATEGORIES:Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment,Futures Thinking,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:943@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260302T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260302T153000 DTSTAMP:20260219T044735Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/aitsl-middle-leaders-standards-pilot/ SUMMARY:AITSL Middle Leaders Standards Pilot DESCRIPTION:Join schools across Australia in shaping the future of middle leadership and be part of the AISTL Middle Leaders Standards Pilot. Work alongside AITSL and AISSA for this 12-month pilot program to strengthen leadership capability\, influence national practice and shape future professional learning. Designed for school principals and current or aspiring middle leaders. \n\nYour commitment: 16.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 6.1\, 6.2\, 6.3\, 6.4\, 7.4\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x face-to-face session and 5 x 2-hour online sessions.\n\nPresented by:\nSandra Robinson Director\, Teaching and School Leadership\, AITSL\nJulie Tarzia\, Senior Educational Consultant\, AISSA \nNatalie Jonas\, Head of Member School Programs and Engagement\, AISSA\n\nPrice: $100.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nKey Dates: By registering for this series\, you are committing to attend the following sessions:\n\n2 March 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm (face-to-face)\n23 March 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm (online)\n15 May 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm (online)\n11 June 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm (online)\n20 August 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm (online)\n19 October 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm (online)\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061 and online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to each session.\n\nRegistration closes: 24 February 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: The Professional Standards for Middle Leaders (Middle Leader Standards) have been developed to recognise and support the vital role of middle leaders in schools. These practical Standards support professional growth and leadership development and are now available for use in schools across Australia. \n\nIn collaboration with AITSL\, the AISSA invites schools to join a 12-month implementation pilot of the Middle Leader Standards. Participating schools will: \n\n receive support to develop middle leader capability and implement the standards\n help shape how the standards strengthen middle leadership\n provide insights into the professional learning resources middle leaders need most.\n\nWhat’s involved? \n\n launch workshop: One-day\, face-to-face session for current middle leaders\n implementation support: Practical advice and approaches from AITSL\n online self-reflection tool for current and aspiring middle leaders\n ongoing learning: Up to five online workshops\n feedback: Principals and leaders provide input through surveys and focus groups.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Julie Tarzia or Natalie Jonas.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Futures Thinking,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning,Wellbeing and Inclusion LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia GEO:-34.9601578;138.60864300000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independent Schools of SA:geo:-34.9601578,138.60864300000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:995@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260313T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260313T153000 DTSTAMP:20260305T064811Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/educate-to-self-regulate-the-implemen tation-studio/ SUMMARY:Educate to Self-Regulate: Build Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) and Metacognition in your School DESCRIPTION:What if your students knew how to learn\, not just what to learn?\n\nSelf-Regulated Learning (SRL) and metacognition are powerful mechanisms that equip students to plan\, monitor and evaluate their own learning\, improving achievement\, motivation and independence across every subject.\n\nIs your school ready to unlock the power of SRL and metacognition\, and amplify teacher impact and student learner agency?\n\nJoin Dr Shyam Barr for a re-imagined\, two-day masterclass designed for school leaders\, teachers and their teams who want practical research informed strategies that shift the learning culture.\n\nOver two days you will\n\n learn how to teach SRL using cognitive science and educational research\n\n\n implement evidence-based strategies with expert guidance\n\n\n build shared language\, tools\, and confidence to inform whole-school change.\n\nDiscover how to embed SRL and metacognition across classrooms\, sustain the practice through leadership\, and see the difference when learners become agents of their own success.\n\nThis new format also offers the opportunity to co-design your school’s next steps\, with optional bespoke coaching and online learning to support long-term implementation.\n\nYour commitment: 14 contact hours plus any required reading (with the option of further online sessions as designed by you).\n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 1.2\, 3.5\, 4.1\, 5.2 and 6.4.\n\nDelivery mode: 2 x sessions.\n\nPresented by: Dr. Shyam Barr\, teacher\, researcher and Adjunct Associate Professor\, University of Canberra.\n\nPrice: $950.00 per person (GST inclusive). School teams with two or more members are recommended for this series. (Cost includes the equivalent of two full days engagement with Dr Shyam Barr. Extended options including accessing bespoke coaching and online learning can also be negotiated.)\n\nKey Dates: By registering for this series\, you are committing to attend the following sessions:\n\nDay 1: 13 March 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm (face-to-face or online)\nDay 2: TBC\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061. For participants joining online\, a Zoom link will be sent prior to each session.\n\nRegistration closes: 6 March 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: School teams are invited to collaborate with leading expert Dr Shyam Barr in Educate to Self-Regulate:  Build SRL and Metacognition in your school. Self-regulated learners plan\, monitor\, and evaluate their own learning\, skills essential for lifelong success. This masterclass provides a structured\, research-based pathway for schools to make SRL visible and sustainable in daily practice.\n\nThis evidence-informed professional learning experience moves schools from theory to practice in Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) and Metacognition as powerful levers for learning impact.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Julie Tarzia.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.\n\nRegistrations: please register your school team via this link.  CATEGORIES:Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment,Futures Thinking,Professional Learning,Wellbeing and Inclusion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:981@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260316T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260316T153000 DTSTAMP:20260313T001906Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/the-power-of-the-network-3/ SUMMARY:The Power of the Network DESCRIPTION:For Deputy Principals and Heads of School\, the Power of the Network builds leadership skills\, strengthens teams\, and sparks innovation. Connect with peers\, visit schools\, and work with expert companions and facilitators\, including Tracey Ezard\, to shape both culture and strategy and to elevate your leadership impact. \n\nYour commitment: 18 contact hours plus any required preparation and professional reading. \n\nIn addition\, participants may choose to work with a professional companion from education or industry to engage in work shadowing and reflective discussion.  This elective opportunity will involve a 1-hour preparatory conversation\, work shadowing for one day (8 hours)\, a 1-hour reflective conversation with your professional companion\, and a 2-hour debrief and reflection with your network colleagues. \n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 6.1\, 6.2\, 6.3\, 6.4\, 7.1 and 7.4.\n\nDelivery mode: 4 x face-to-face sessions.\n\nPresented by: \nMary Hudson\, Educational Consultant.\nTracey Ezard\, Speaker\, Author and Educator.\n\nPrice: $970.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nKey Dates: By registering for this series\, you are committing to attend the following sessions:\n\n16 March 2026\, 9:00am–1:00pm – for all network members\; 1:30pm–3:30pm\, reflective debrief for current participants who undertook professional companioning in 2025\n16 June 2026\, 9:00am-1:00pm – for all network members\n27 July 2026\, 9:00am-1:00pm – for all network members\; 1:30pm–3:30pm\, professional companioning reflective debrief for new and current network members\n22 September 2026\, 9:00am–3:15pm – for all network members\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061 and Host Schools - details to be announced.\n\nRegistration closes: 9 March 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Whether you are already part of the AISSA’s vibrant and growing Power of the Network for Deputy Principals and Heads of School\, or considering joining for the first time\, now is the time to get involved! \n\nThis dynamic network continues to be a space where collaboration\, innovation\, and leadership development thrive. It is designed for leaders who want to deepen their knowledge\, expand executive skills\, and strengthen their leadership capacity and capability. \n\nGain access to the collective expertise of peers\, visit schools\, engage with thought leaders\, and receive one-on-one leadership support from experienced colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to work with a professional companion\, a current school leader or industry expert\, who will support your growth and reflection. \n\nWe will work alongside Tracey Ezard\, focusing on Leading Teams with Ferocious Warmth\, maximising both your leadership impact and your team’s effectiveness. Become an architect of both culture and strategy\, build the collective strength of your team and the leadership pipeline of tomorrow. \n\nProgram Lead: please contact Natalie Jonas.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Futures Thinking,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia GEO:-34.9601578;138.60864300000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independent Schools of SA:geo:-34.9601578,138.60864300000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:944@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260324T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260324T153000 DTSTAMP:20260320T023712Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/leaders-bridging-the-ai-gap-from-poli cy-to-classroom-reality/ SUMMARY:Leaders Bridging the AI Gap: From Policy to Classroom Reality DESCRIPTION:How do we move from AI policy to classroom reality? Join leaders in a dynamic three-part series led by internationally recognised authority on education\, learning and technology\, Professor Jason Lodge\, to tackle challenges\, support teachers\, and rethink learning in today’s complex school environments.  \n\nYour commitment: 11.5 contact hours plus any required reading. Participants are also required to trial strategies following the first session and share learning in the last session. \n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 2.6\, 4.5\, 6.1\, 6.3\, 6.4 and 7.1\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x face-to-face session and 2 x online sessions.\n\nPresented by: Jason Lodge\, Professor of Educational Psychology\, Leading Scholar of AI in Education\, Assessment and the Future of Learning\, University of Queensland.\n\nPrice: $600.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nKey Dates: By registering for this series\, you are committing to attend the following sessions:\n\n24 March 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm (face-to-face)\n29 July 2026\, 2:00pm-4:00pm (online)\n16 September 2026\, 2:00pm-5:00pm (online)\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061 and online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to each session.\n\nRegistration closes: 17 March 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Join fellow educational leaders for a three-part series with Professor Jason Lodge from the University of Queensland\, whose research and global impact explores learning\, cognition\, and the ethical and practical challenges of emerging technologies\, including AI in education. \n\nDesigned for impact\, this series provides a rare opportunity to engage directly with world leading research and consider how evidence-informed approaches can be translated into meaningful practice. Together\, we will explore how to align your policy intent with classroom realities\, lead ethically in a time of rapid technological change\, and strengthen your system improvements through reflective\, actionable\, research-driven leadership. \n\nProgram Lead: please contact Julie Tarzia or Karen Schoff.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment,Futures Thinking,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia GEO:-34.9601578;138.60864300000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independent Schools of SA:geo:-34.9601578,138.60864300000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:962@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T002911Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/leveraging-ai-for-meaningful-learning -in-primary-schools/ SUMMARY:Leveraging AI for Meaningful Learning in Primary Schools DESCRIPTION:Empower your teaching with AI. This hands-on workshop equips primary educators with practical strategies for task design\, differentiation\, and stakeholder engagement\, perfect for those ready to upskill and lead confidently in the AI enhanced classroom. \n\nYour commitment: 7 contact hours and each school or participant sharing a brief presentation. Presentation details to be outlined in the face-to-face workshop. \n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 1.1\, 3.2\, 3.3\, 4.1\, 4.2 and 4.5\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x face-to-face session and 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: \nColleen O’Rourke\, Leader of Digital Innovation\, The Hills Christian Community School.\nTom Jenkinson\, Science and Technology Leader\, Immanuel Primary School. \n\nPrice: $380.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nKey Dates: By registering for this series\, you are committing to attend the following sessions:\n\n6 May 2026\, 9:00am-3:00pm (face-to-face)\n27 August 2026\, 3:30pm-4:30pm (online)\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061 and online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nRegistration closes: 29 April 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Join dynamic educators Colleen O’Rourke and Tom Jenkinson—emerging leaders in AI innovation in education—for a full-day\, hands-on workshop tailored to primary teachers. Explore current AI policy and frameworks\, build practical skills with classroom-ready tools\, and learn to manage risks and ethical considerations. Dive into task design and differentiation strategies powered by AI and gain confidence in engaging parents and stakeholders. The day blends theory with practice\, ensuring you leave with actionable ideas and resources. A follow-up one-hour online session invites participants to share something they have developed post-workshop\, fostering reflection\, collaboration\, and continued growth.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Karen Schoff\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment,Futures Thinking,Professional Learning,Wellbeing and Inclusion LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia GEO:-34.9601578;138.60864300000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independent Schools of SA:geo:-34.9601578,138.60864300000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:997@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T153000 DTSTAMP:20251126T070826Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/how-to-do-your-why-empowering-leaders hip-and-teaching-from-intention-to-action/ SUMMARY:How to do your why - Empowering leadership and teaching from intention to action DESCRIPTION:Ready to move from why to how? This energising workshop series designed for leadership and teaching teams\, offers practical tools\, strategies\, and frameworks to turn innovation into action. Explore deep learning\, build student agency\, and generate solutions tailored to your school’s unique challenges.\n\nYour commitment: 19.5 contact hours plus any required reading\n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 6.2. and 6.3.\n\nDelivery mode: 3 x face-to-face sessions.\n\nPresented by: Jamie Gerlach\, CEO and Senior Practice Leader\, 4C Transformative Learning.\n\nPrice: $3\,300.00 per school team (GST inclusive). A school team comprises of up to 6 participants\, with a minimum of 3 participants required per school team to register. Additional participants are welcome to join the school team at a charge of $100.00 per person (GST inclusive). \n\nKey Dates: By registering for this series\, you are committing to attend the following sessions:\n\n7 May 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm\n8 May 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm\n15 June 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nRegistration closes: 30 April 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Are you a bit sick of hearing all the reasons why schools need to adapt to meet the fast-changing context and are eager to explore the HOW? This workshop series will provide an opportunity to delve deeply into how your school and your classrooms can put into action the innovation or evolution you envision.  \n\nThe 4CTL team have partnered with and supported over 100 schools in the ‘how’ of empowering leading\, teaching and learning. This engaging and joyful professional learning opportunity will introduce participants to research-informed and practical strategies\, tools and frameworks that make explicit and actionable the complex processes of deep learning and agency building. Participants will work-generate actionable strategies and gain deeper insight into their day-to-day challenges and opportunities. \n\nProgram Lead: please contact Désirée Gilbert.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.\n\nRegistrations: please register your school team via this link. CATEGORIES:Futures Thinking,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia GEO:-34.9601578;138.60864300000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independent Schools of SA:geo:-34.9601578,138.60864300000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:964@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260519T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T001758Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/embedding-ai-and-data-tools-into-ever yday-practice/ SUMMARY:Embedding AI and Data Tools into Everyday Practice DESCRIPTION:Explore how AI is transforming teaching and data use in secondary schools in this dynamic one-day workshop. Gain hands-on experience with practical tools\, data-driven insights\, and powerful strategies that empower educators to personalise learning\, support educators and enhance learning outcomes.  \n\nYour commitment: 6 contact hours\, including pre-prepared data to use during the workshop. This will be communicated prior to the workshop via email. \n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 2.6\, 3.3\, 4.2\, 4.5\, 6.2 and 6.3\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x face-to-face session.\n\nPresented by: Dr. Nick Jackson\, Digital Technologies Leader\, Scotch College\n\nPrice: $380.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nDate: 19 May 2026\, 9:00am-3:00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nRegistration closes: 29 April 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This full-day workshop\, led by Dr. Nick Jackson\, explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data tools are transforming secondary classrooms across South Australia. Learn how educators are using AI to streamline assessment\, personalise learning\, and interpret student data to inform teaching. Nick will showcase real examples from SA schools. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussion\, participants will explore ethical considerations\, practical applications\, and future possibilities. Share ideas with colleagues\, discover what is working in local contexts\, and leave with strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you are new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding\, this workshop offers a supportive space to engage with cutting-edge tools and pedagogy.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Karen Schoff\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment,Futures Thinking,Professional Learning,Wellbeing and Inclusion LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia GEO:-34.9601578;138.60864300000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independent Schools of SA:geo:-34.9601578,138.60864300000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:988@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260730T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260730T153000 DTSTAMP:20251126T035900Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/moving-beyond-voice-students-as-partn ers-workshop-series/ SUMMARY:Moving Beyond Voice: Students as Partners Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Grow educator confidence\, capability\, and strategic mindset by building strong student partnership into everyday practice to drive measurable improvements in student outcomes. Designed for leaders\, educators\, wellbeing staff and support staff\, this six-month series equips schools to move beyond collecting voice to activating student agency\, co-design\, and authentic partnership pedagogies. \n\nYour commitment: 13 contact hours\, plus 2 online coaching sessions and any required reading. \n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 1.1\, 1.2\, 4.1\, 6.2\, 6.3 and 6.4.\n\nDelivery mode: 2 x face-to-face sessions plus 2 x online coaching sessions.\n\nPresented by: \nNatalie Jonas\, Head of Member School Programs and Engagement\, AISSA\nJohn Cleary\, Director – Education Transformation\, Education Services Australia\nSummer Howarth\, Founder &\; Creative-in-Chief\, The Eventful Learning Co.\n\nPrice: $1025.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nKey Dates: By registering for this series\, you are committing to attend the following sessions:\n\n30 July 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm\n21 October\, 9:00am- 3:30pm\nplus 2 online coaching sessions (dates and times to be determined with participants after session 1). \n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061. Online coaching sessions will be held via Zoom - a Zoom link will be sent prior to each session.\n\nRegistration closes: 23 July 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Education Services Australia (ESA) and The Eventful Learning Co (Eventful). are partnering with AISSA to deliver a practical\, evidence-informed professional learning series that strengthens educator capability to embed student partnership in everyday practice. The series builds understanding of the pedagogy of partnership\, strengthens improvement mindsets\, and equips schools to meaningfully co-design with students in service of learning\, wellbeing\, and whole-school improvement. \n\nThe program includes a full-day immersion and design workshop\, two online coaching clinics to support real-context application\, and a full-day integration and scaling session to consolidate learning and plan for sustainable embedding. Participants access partnership tools\, inquiry templates\, a digital commons\, and collaboration opportunities. Led by national experts John Cleary and Summer Howarth\, the series blends evidence-based practice with practical\, actionable routines. \n\nProgram Lead: please contact Natalie Jonas.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Futures Thinking,Professional Learning,Wellbeing and Inclusion,Youth Voice and Action LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia GEO:-34.9601578;138.60864300000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independent Schools of SA:geo:-34.9601578,138.60864300000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20251005T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260405T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR