OSHC Educators’ Network Meeting 4
23-06-2021 @ 10:00 am
23/06/2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - The OSHC Educators’ Network is structured for OSHC leaders and educators from our member schools to engage collaboratively in ways which invigorate and enrich practice. It provides a forum for provocation and discussion and facilitates a community of practice approach to ongoing professional learning. Implementing the My Time Our Place Framework and the National Quality [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
VETRO Professional Learning Workshop – at AISSA
20-07-2021 @ 9:00 am
20/07/2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - This workshop will focus specifically on preparing schools for the planning and implementation of VETRO for subsidised VET courses. The workshop will be split into two parts – the morning session will focus on presenting the most up to date information on all aspects of VETRO. This will be delivered both as a face to [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
VETRO Professional Learning Workshop – online via Zoom
20-07-2021 @ 9:00 am
20/07/2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - This workshop will focus specifically on preparing schools for the planning and implementation of VETRO for subsidised VET courses. The workshop will be split into two parts – the morning session will focus on presenting the most up to date information on all aspects of VETRO. This will be delivered both as a face to [...]
NAPLAN Online: School Readiness Test (SRT) Training
26-07-2021 @ 9:00 am
26/07/2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Ministers have agreed that all schools will transition to the online mode of NAPLAN by 2022. In order to ensure readiness for the online environment, all schools yet to transition are required to participate in the SRT in Term 3 during weeks 5 and 6 (SRT dates to be confirmed at a national level). The [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Five Ways of Being, Webinar 2
28-07-2021 @ 4:00 pm
28/07/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - In this program you will learn how to apply the Five Ways of Being to become a leader who is more trusting, brave, compelling, purposeful and focused on growth. Leaders will walk away with practical, evidence-based strategies, improved leadership skills and a renewed sense of clarity and confidence. This program supports learning leaders to author [...]
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) – a 2 day course
28-07-2021 @ 9:00 am
28/07/2021 - 29/07/2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Many people are not knowledgeable or confident to offer assistance. Physical first aid training is accepted and widespread in our community, however, most do not cover mental health issues. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches people the skills to help someone who they [...]
Morphettville Racecourse
Leading Momentum Series: Adaptive Cultures for Cultural Evolution and Innovation, module 6
03-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
03/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - The program is based on a cultural evolution and innovation framework that integrates adaptive cultures, strategic foresight and innovation, as a means to support cultural development in schools. This program has been designed to support the intentional development of cultures that enable each school to develop a pathway towards their desired/ aspirational state. Comprised of [...]
Immanuel College
Teacher Certification Workshop Series for Aspiring Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers: Workshop A, semester 2
04-08-2021 @ 4:00 pm
04/08/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Workshop A: Introduction to Certification This workshop will introduce certification, unpack the requirements of the process and identify your suitability and readiness to apply. This workshop supports applicants to develop a deeper understanding of the APST and to explore how their practice aligns to the career stages. Applicants are encouraged to bring their mentor or [...]
Spotlight Event C: University Admissions Pathways Forum Q and A Expert Panel
04-08-2021 @ 4:00 pm
04/08/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Spotlight Sessions: New Credentials and Paths to Tertiary Study How might schools broaden and innovate the definition of school success to recognise learning both with and beyond an ATAR? Can a Learner Profile approach enhance and recognise a broader range of student capacities that enable the engagement with post school pathways? In 2021, how far [...]
Leading for High Impact School Improvement: Building Evaluative Capacity, session 2 of 4
04-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
04/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - School improvement is both a regulatory requirement and a moral imperative because children are entitled to the best education we can provide in order to fully realise their unique potential. Embarking on a school improvement journey requires a passionate desire on the part of leadership to improve teaching and learning and this desire must be [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
New Thinking: New Possibilities – AISSA Educational Leaders STEM Conference
06-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
06/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - See the complete AISSA Educational Leaders 2021 STEM Conference Program now What do we need to think about to educate beyond our present? What might the STEM possibilities be? How early is too early? What does Artificial Intelligence mean for education? What opportunities exist within the Australian Curriculum? What is machine learning? How might the [...]
Stamford Grand Hotel
Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Program
08-08-2021 @ 12:00 am
08/08/2021 - 14/08/2021 @ All Day - The Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Program (Sunday 8 August 2021 to Saturday 14 August 2021) aims to bring together current and aspiring School Leaders and educators wanting to know more about our First Nations Peoples, to experience first-hand the uniqueness of an Aboriginal culture. This program will provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of Australia’s First [...]
East Arnhem Land
Primary Mathematics Impact Hub, session 3 of 4
10-08-2021 @ 1:00 pm
10/08/2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - The Mathematics Impact Hub series focuses on networking and engaging in dialogue about current best practices in primary mathematics learning and teaching. Hubs are held once a term and follow an agenda established at each previous hub meeting. The Mathematics Impact Hub was established in 2020. New participants are welcome! Dialogue is focussed on: Current [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
HR Series: Redundancy and the use of Fixed Term Contracts
10-08-2021 @ 4:00 pm
10/08/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - In accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009, this session will look at ways to bring the employment relationship to an industrially safe and amicable end when having to make a staff member’s position redundant. It will also cover the risks associated with fixed term contracts – their use and what happens when the contract [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Transforming Data into Action
12-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
12/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - This project supports leadership teams interrogate student achievement data at a deeper level, and to plan for action arising from this interrogation. A mentor text (Venables, D., How Teacher Can Turn Data into action, ASCD, 2014) will be used to frame this action research focussed on: Developing data literacy Reviewing existing data – asking probing questions [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Five Ways of Being, Webinar 3
12-08-2021 @ 4:00 pm
12/08/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - In this program you will learn how to apply the Five Ways of Being to become a leader who is more trusting, brave, compelling, purposeful and focused on growth. Leaders will walk away with practical, evidence-based strategies, improved leadership skills and a renewed sense of clarity and confidence. This program supports learning leaders to author [...]
Early Childhood Directors’ Network Meeting 3: Reconciliation
19-08-2021 @ 4:00 pm
19/08/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - These meetings will focus on a range of local and national current issues and topics that relate to the early childhood sector. ELC Directors and Coordinators will come together to collaborate and discuss their roles and responsibilities as highly regarded leaders in their field of expertise. In 2021, the Early Childhood Directors' network will provide [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
OSHC Educators’ Network Meeting 5
19-08-2021 @ 10:00 am
19/08/2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - The OSHC Educators’ Network is structured for OSHC leaders and educators from our member schools to engage collaboratively in ways which invigorate and enrich practice. It provides a forum for provocation and discussion and facilitates a community of practice approach to ongoing professional learning. Implementing the My Time Our Place Framework and the National Quality [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Using the CELF-5 A&NZ Screener – Practical Classroom Strategies for Screening, Intervention and Support
23-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
23/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Language development is foundational to literacy development, from learning to read to communicating orally and in print. Learning occurs mainly through language. The CELF-5 A&NZ Fifth Edition Screening Test supports teachers in quickly and accurately screening children and young people (ages 5 years to 21 years 11 months) who may be experiencing language difficulties. The [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Science: Ancient knowledge meets western science, Year 3 – Year 6
23-08-2021 @ 1:00 pm
23/08/2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Educators, teachers and an Aboriginal Elder will share how student engagement and learning of scientific concepts can be enriched by embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Science teachers will share how they embedded Aboriginal perspectives into authentic science tasks and discuss the task design, pedagogical approach, resources and student learning. This workshop is designed [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Early Childhood Educators’ Network Meeting 3: Building a sustainable future goes beyond recycling!
24-08-2021 @ 4:00 pm
24/08/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - In 2021, the Early Childhood Educators’ network will focus on and provide opportunities to: collaborate and engage in professional discussions on current and emerging issues, at local and national levels inform the development of policies and directions provide a collaborative forum for questions and sharing of best practice for ongoing professional learning network with interested [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Leadership for the 21st Century: Leading Change and Innovation, session 3 of 4
24-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
24/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - In 2021 the AISSA is offering a bespoke leadership program focusing on leadership for the 21st Century. Leaders will be supported to undertake leadership learning, context mapping, organisational analysis and change, visioning, implementation and scaling of their own school-based project related to their current role and strategic focus. The program provides participants with a practical [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
NAPLAN Online: Interpreting and understanding your 2021 School and Student Summary Report (SSSR), option 1
25-08-2021 @ 1:00 pm
25/08/2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - The School and Student Summary Report (SSSR) is the report available to NAPLAN online schools from the Assessment Platform. The purpose of the interactive SSSR is to provide preliminary feedback on how students and cohorts of students within schools performed in NAPLAN Online. The SSSR comprises six reports: school item report class summary report class [...]
Science of Understanding Learning Project (SOUL): Evidence Informed Practice, session 3 of 3
25-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
25/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - How might current scientific understanding of how learning takes place inform the design of effective teaching and learning? The SOUL project provides schools with an opportunity to connect with the latest, powerful research in how we best learn that will assist teachers and leaders to amplify learning in their schools. Leading educational neuroscientist and research [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
NAPLAN Online: Interpreting and understanding your 2021 School and Student Summary Report (SSSR), option 2
27-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
27/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am - The School and Student Summary Report (SSSR) is the report available to NAPLAN online schools from the Assessment Platform. The purpose of the interactive SSSR is to provide preliminary feedback on how students and cohorts of students within schools performed in NAPLAN Online. The SSSR comprises six reports: school item report class summary report class [...]
What Does it Mean to Be on a Board? A Workshop for New Board Members
28-08-2021 @ 9:30 am
28/08/2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - This workshop is designed for those who are new to School Board work. It will focus on good governance practices including: particular responsibilities for School Board members roles and responsibilities including legal, compliance and fiduciary responsibilities what it means to be an effective School Board member regarding participation, relationships, confidentiality and meeting procedures. This session [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Teacher Certification Workshop Series for Aspiring Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers: Workshop B, semester 2
30-08-2021 @ 9:00 am
30/08/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Workshop B: Professional Writing Requirements and Evidence of Impact Certification requires a deep reflection on your teaching practice and an evaluative mindset to explore the impact of your professional practice on colleagues and students and to collect relevant evidence and articulate its alignment to the APST. The professional writing requirements of the process are significant [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Effective Assessment in an Evolving Curriculum Landscape session 1
01-09-2021 @ 9:00 am
01/09/2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - In light of the evolving Curriculum landscape with regard to the Australian Curriculum review day 1 of this course will now commence on Sept 1. The dates for this course are now: Day 1 – the half day zoom will now be 1 September 9-12.30pm Day 2a – Years 7-10 new date Friday 29 [...]
Being and Becoming: Early Childhood and OSHC Leaders, session 3 of 4
02-09-2021 @ 9:30 am
02/09/2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - This series of four sessions will focus on developing leadership capacity for early childhood and OSHC educators seeking opportunity to build on their professional knowledge base and skills as emerging leaders. Key areas: Review and discuss leadership capabilities and competencies that support early childhood educators to lead effectively. Explore different leadership styles to create and [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Five Ways of Being, Webinar 4
02-09-2021 @ 4:00 pm
02/09/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - In this program you will learn how to apply the Five Ways of Being to become a leader who is more trusting, brave, compelling, purposeful and focused on growth. Leaders will walk away with practical, evidence-based strategies, improved leadership skills and a renewed sense of clarity and confidence. This program supports learning leaders to author [...]
Science: Ancient knowledge meets western science, ELC – Year 2
06-09-2021 @ 9:00 am
06/09/2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - This workshop is designed to provide teachers and educators from ELC to Year 2 with hands-on activities that will allow their students to explore scientific concepts which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have used for millennia. Presenters, in partnership with an Aboriginal Elder, will share how student learning of scientific concepts can be enriched by [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Legal Series: Legal Obligations When Terminating a Student’s Enrolment
14-09-2021 @ 4:00 pm
14/09/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - The enrolment contract between a school and parents is a legally binding document. In the event of disputes, such as a potential termination of an enrolment, it is vital that its terms clearly outline the steps that the School will take to fairly and appropriately manage this situation. Delivery mode: face to face Presenters: [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
OSHC Educators’ Network Meeting 6
15-09-2021 @ 10:00 am
15/09/2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - The OSHC Educators’ Network is structured for OSHC leaders and educators from our member schools to engage collaboratively in ways which invigorate and enrich practice. It provides a forum for provocation and discussion and facilitates a community of practice approach to ongoing professional learning. Implementing the My Time Our Place Framework and the National Quality [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Five Ways of Being, Webinar 5
15-09-2021 @ 4:00 pm
15/09/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - In this program you will learn how to apply the Five Ways of Being to become a leader who is more trusting, brave, compelling, purposeful and focused on growth. Leaders will walk away with practical, evidence-based strategies, improved leadership skills and a renewed sense of clarity and confidence. This program supports learning leaders to author [...]
The Legislative and Regulatory Responsibilities Unique to School Boards
18-09-2021 @ 9:30 am
18/09/2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am - his workshop will explore the legislative and regulatory responsibilities that are unique to School Boards. This will include the Education Standards Board’s registration requirements for schools which impose significant obligations on School Boards, with implications for individual School Board members. This workshop will also explain the specific obligations to be met to ensure School Board [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Leading for High Impact School Improvement: Building Evaluative Capacity, session 3 of 4
24-09-2021 @ 9:00 am
24/09/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - School improvement is both a regulatory requirement and a moral imperative because children are entitled to the best education we can provide in order to fully realise their unique potential. Embarking on a school improvement journey requires a passionate desire on the part of leadership to improve teaching and learning and this desire must be [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Teacher Certification Workshop Series for Aspiring Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers: Workshop C, semester 2
07-10-2021 @ 9:00 am
07/10/2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Workshop C: Putting it all together The final workshop will unpack the requirements of classroom observation as well as provide an opportunity to share and seek feedback on evidence collected. Advice on ways in which to collate and map your Stage 1 portfolio and next steps towards final submission will be provided as well as [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Leadership for the 21st Century: Leading Change and Innovation, session 4 of 4
20-10-2021 @ 9:00 am
20/10/2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - In 2021 the AISSA is offering a bespoke leadership program focusing on leadership for the 21st Century. Leaders will be supported to undertake leadership learning, context mapping, organisational analysis and change, visioning, implementation and scaling of their own school-based project related to their current role and strategic focus. The program provides participants with a practical [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Positive Behaviour Support: Prevention and Intervention, session 2 of 2
21-10-2021 @ 9:00 am
21/10/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Day 1, 7 May A full day workshop, hosted by the AISSA and presented by psychologists Kerry Burke and Lisa Chisholm, will explore student behaviour through a developmental lens. The workshop will focus on: social and emotional development, particularly in school-age years effects of trauma and adverse life events supportive classroom practice and strategies for [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Effective Assessment in an Evolving Curriculum Landscape session 2a
29-10-2021 @ 9:00 am
29/10/2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - Effective assessment practices and moderation are crucial “in promoting more consistent and valid teacher judgements about students’ work particularly when aligned with standards and criteria. (Scott, 2016) This professional learning opportunity invites F-10 leaders and teachers to strengthen their current assessment practices using the Achievement Standards to confirm teacher professional judgements against those standards. This [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), session 3 of 3
01-11-2021 @ 9:00 am
01/11/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Venue: Immanuel College The national data collection on students with disability acknowledges the work already undertaken in schools to support students with disability. It assists schools to identify and to support students with disability so they can access and participate in education on the same basis as their peers. This workshop series will assist Inclusive [...]
Immanuel College
Effective Assessment in an Evolving Curriculum Landscape session 2b
03-11-2021 @ 9:00 am
03/11/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Effective assessment practices and moderation are crucial “in promoting more consistent and valid teacher judgements about students’ work particularly when aligned with standards and criteria. (Scott, 2016) This professional learning opportunity invites F-10 leaders and teachers to strengthen their current assessment practices using the Achievement Standards to confirm teacher professional judgements against those standards. This [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Early Childhood Directors’ Network Meeting 4: Leading and Innovation
04-11-2021 @ 4:00 pm
04/11/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - These meetings will focus on a range of local and national current issues and topics that relate to the early childhood sector. ELC Directors and Coordinators will come together to collaborate and discuss their roles and responsibilities as highly regarded leaders in their field of expertise. In 2021, the Early Childhood Directors' network will provide [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Primary Mathematics Impact Hub, session 4 of 4
09-11-2021 @ 1:00 pm
09/11/2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - The Mathematics Impact Hub series focuses on networking and engaging in dialogue about current best practices in primary mathematics learning and teaching. Hubs are held once a term and follow an agenda established at each previous hub meeting. The Mathematics Impact Hub was established in 2020. New participants are welcome! Dialogue is focussed on: Current [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Legal Series: Record Keeping – Your Legal Obligations
09-11-2021 @ 4:00 pm
09/11/2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - The requirement to keep records in a school is subject to legislation. This session will outline these record keeping requirements. Delivery mode: face to face Presenters: Sonia Albertini, AISSA IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to current COVID-19 restrictions the AISSA is required to enforce set limits on the number of attendees for this event based on social distancing and [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Being and Becoming: Early Childhood and OSHC Leaders, session 4 of 4
11-11-2021 @ 9:30 am
11/11/2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - This series of four sessions will focus on developing leadership capacity for early childhood and OSHC educators seeking opportunity to build on their professional knowledge base and skills as emerging leaders. Key areas: Review and discuss leadership capabilities and competencies that support early childhood educators to lead effectively. Explore different leadership styles to create and [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
Leading for High Impact School Improvement: Building Evaluative Capacity, session 4 of 4
15-11-2021 @ 9:00 am
15/11/2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - School improvement is both a regulatory requirement and a moral imperative because children are entitled to the best education we can provide in order to fully realise their unique potential. Embarking on a school improvement journey requires a passionate desire on the part of leadership to improve teaching and learning and this desire must be [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
OSHC Educators’ Network Meeting 7
17-11-2021 @ 10:00 am
17/11/2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - The OSHC Educators’ Network is structured for OSHC leaders and educators from our member schools to engage collaboratively in ways which invigorate and enrich practice. It provides a forum for provocation and discussion and facilitates a community of practice approach to ongoing professional learning. Implementing the My Time Our Place Framework and the National Quality [...]
Association of Independent Schools of SA
