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Inclusive Curriculum Provision – Online Professional Learning

29-01-2024 @ 12:00 am

29/01/2024 - 13/12/2024 @ All Day - Designing and implementing inclusive curriculum requires an understanding of the purpose and principles of inclusive education, knowledge of the design and intent of the Australian Curriculum, an understanding of differentiation and adjustments, and intentional actions that drive equitable learning experiences across grade-level content for each and every learner. Loren Swancutt is an experienced teacher, school [...]

Teaching and Learning in an AI World

22-03-2024 @ 9:00 am

22/03/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Elevate your understanding of AI! Join our 4-part workshop series: Teaching and Learning in an AI World. Discover innovative ways to harness AI for engaging assessments, practical tools, pedagogical quality and how AI aligns with your educational purpose. Explore the future of education with us – your purpose, your impact, your future. Don't miss out [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Women in Leadership

22-03-2024 @ 9:00 am

22/03/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - The Women in Leadership program is an opportunity for women in the Independent sector to connect with and learn from other successful women, from both inside and outside of education, share effective practices, lessons learned and strategies for encouraging other women into leadership. It will also provide the opportunity to work with a professional companion, [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

2024 AISSA Governance Conference in partnership with NGS Super: Mastering Human Dynamics in the Boardroom

25-03-2024 @ 9:00 am

25/03/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:15 pm - The 2024 AISSA Governance Conference is an exciting opportunity for chairs of boards, school leaders, board members and decision makers in our schools to come together to unravel the complexities of interpersonal relationships, communication and collaboration at the governance level. We invite you to work with Rob Newman, organisational psychologist, leadership coach, board advisor, Australian [...]

National Wine Centre of Australia

Excellence in Inclusive Education – Reviewing Inclusive Practices

26-03-2024 @ 3:30 pm

26/03/2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - This program will empower school leaders, together with key leadership staff, to review current understanding and practice of inclusive education through a research lens and practical opportunities. Participants will be encouraged to courageously examine and plan for change management using cycles of improvement. This may include a review of current school policies and procedures and/or [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Leading Change in the Teaching of Middle School and Secondary Mathematics

27-03-2024 @ 1:30 pm

27/03/2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm - This series is centered on building individual and social capital as a leader of mathematics in a middle and secondary school setting. These half day workshops led by Deb Woodard-Knight will be held once a term and will engage Learning Leaders in practice exchange and stimulating professional dialogue about current and emerging best practices related [...]

Association of Independent Schools of South Australia

The Power of the Network

27-03-2024 @ 9:00 am

27/03/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Ignite collaboration, amplify your expertise and foster a thriving community of educational leaders! The Power of the Network is for current deputy principals and heads of schools who are seeking to further develop their leadership knowledge, executive skills, leadership capacity and capability. This group will grow the AISSA leadership pipeline by focusing on succession planning [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

HR Series: HR and IR Highlights for 2024

28-03-2024 @ 4:00 pm

28/03/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - This session is designed to provide member schools with information to stay ahead of the intricate changes to state and federal government legislation in 2024 and beyond. This will assist in navigating evolving legal landscapes, ensuring compliance and a progressive work environment. Audience: Principals, Business Managers and Human Resource professionals Delivery mode: via Zoom - [...]

Leaders New to VET Workshop Series

02-04-2024 @ 9:30 am

02/04/2024 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm - This series of workshops is designed to support those leaders and support workers who are new to Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools. Sessions will include a combination of presentations, interactive activities and planning opportunities for schools to engage with. Key focus areas include: VET and VETRO, VET Policies and Philosophies, VET Counselling, SACE [...]

Immanuel College

Wellbeing for Change – Making an Impact

04-04-2024 @ 9:00 am

04/04/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - Professor Donna Cross has worked extensively across Australia and internationally leading Health Promotion and Education Research teams to improve children’s and adolescents’ wellbeing, with a focus on mental health and social-emotional wellbeing. Donna has an international reputation for developing school and community-based interventions to enhance social and emotional development and reduce anti-social behaviour among children [...]

Immanuel College

Motivating Powerful Student Learning and Engagement

08-05-2024 @ 1:00 pm

08/05/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm - "Why don't some students engage with certain topics or feel connected to their peers or the school at large?  Why don't students perform well on exams after performing brilliantly on homework and other assignments?" Cracking the code of student motivation and engagement in learning is an ongoing journey for educators across so many facets of [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

New Thinking: New Possibilities STEM Webinar Series – AI in Schools

14-05-2024 @ 4:00 pm

14/05/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - This webinar series will bring together educators from ELC to Year 12, researchers and industry to consider new thinking, new possibilities and explore how STEM education can provide students with new opportunities and pathways for a strong and vibrant future. Webinar 2: AI in Schools This webinar will enable participants to extend their knowledge of [...]

Creating Culturally Safe Classrooms and Schools

14-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

14/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - Presented as a three-part series, these workshops will provide educators with the opportunity to unpack the elements of creating culturally safe classrooms and schools. Each session will be accompanied by a local Kaurna Elder who will not only share the Aboriginal world view but also support staff teams to think deeply about their own contexts [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Instructional Coaching Series: Leading and Scaling Coaching Teams

14-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

14/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - A successful coaching culture cannot operate in isolation. It is effective when it is situated within the broader aim of strengthening the school’s eco-system for learning. This program will support schools to build and/or strengthen a coaching culture within their community through adopting an instructional coaching philosophy and approach into their organisational culture. This program [...]

Westminster School

Instructional Coaching Series: Coaching in Action at Westminster School

15-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

15/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - Coaching in Action days provide opportunities for coaches and coaching leads to see coaching in action in a school environment and hear from leading coaches who have worked over time to build a coaching culture in their schools. Three Coaching in Action opportunities will be provided in 2024 – one at Westminster School, Marion in [...]

Westminster School

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Term 2)

16-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

16/05/2024 - 17/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Being able to notice, support and respond to support students with mental health issues is a critical skill for educators today. This two-day face to face Youth Mental Health First Aid training teaches the skills you need to help someone you are concerned about and is suitable for educators who work with adolescents. Mental Health [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Term 2 VET Professional Learning & Networking Day

17-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

17/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vocational Education and Training (VET) leaders are invited to engage in the Term 2 VET Professional Learning and Networking Day in collaboration with Catholic Education SA. Attendees will participate in a variety of presentations and practical workshops from presenters including RTOs, tertiary providers, and industry. Opportunities to network with colleagues from other schools, including the [...]

TAFE SA Gilles Plains

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Network Meeting Term 2

21-05-2024 @ 10:00 am

21/05/2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - The OSHC network meetings provide a forum for provocation and discussion that responds to current sector issues. Leaders and educators will come together to engage collaboratively in ways to invigorate and enrich practice in OSHC environments. They will deeply consider the wellbeing, capabilities and curiosities of individual children and young people and ways that dynamic [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Mathematics F-6

22-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

22/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

An Education Worth Having – Supporting First Nations Primary Students

22-05-2024 @ 1:30 pm

22/05/2024 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - We invite educators to join our transformative professional learning workshop series dedicated to empowering schools in their mission to support First Nations students as they navigate the Primary years of schooling. This program supported by Kaurna Elder, Aunty Elaine Magias, is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to foster success [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

An Education Worth Having: Supporting First Nations Secondary Students

22-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

22/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - We invite educators to join our transformative professional learning workshop series dedicated to empowering schools in their mission to support First Nations students as they navigate the Secondary years of schooling. This program supported by Kaurna Elder, Aunty Elaine Magias, is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to foster success [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Mathematics 7-10

23-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

23/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Instructional Coaching Series: Managing Challenging Conversations

23-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

23/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - This is a highly practical workshop that will build conversational intelligence to navigate complex conversations with sensitivity, consistency and skill. Growth Coaching International will facilitate a one day workshop that supports participants to undertake challenging conversations using a conversational coaching approach, recognising that context is key and with the aim of achieving constructive solutions where [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Navigating the First Years Early Career and Mentor Teacher Program

24-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

24/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - The professional relationships that an early career teacher builds when they first enter the profession are key determinants for their continued success and confidence as Educators. Recognising this, many schools intentionally establish professional relationships between early career teachers and a mentor teacher as one critical relationship. The Navigating the First Years Early Career and Mentor [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: English F-6

29-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

29/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Learning Area Hub Group: English (2023 Cohort)

29-05-2024 @ 4:00 pm

29/05/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - In response to requests from schools, the AISSA has established specific learning area hub groups to provide ongoing support for F-10 Leaders of Learning and Learning Area specialists with the implementation, enactment and evaluation of the AC v9. During these specific learning area hubs, participants will have an opportunity to: Network with specific learning area [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Principal Appointments, Induction, Review and Support

29-05-2024 @ 7:00 pm

29/05/2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Discover contemporary strategies for selecting, supporting and nurturing exceptional principals that will enable your school to thrive. One of the most significant roles of the school board is the selection, appointment, ongoing support of the principal. Rigorous, transparent and well-defined selection processes are crucial as are processes of induction and ongoing support that fosters the [...]

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: English 7-10

30-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

30/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Inclusive Education Leaders Roundtable

30-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

30/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - Inclusion education leaders are invited to join this inaugural roundtable event to engage with new and emerging themes, be supported to review practice and plan for improvement, and build capacity to lead staff to reflect on how relevant school structures underpin and ensure intentional planning, consultation and documentation for excellence in inclusive practice. Loren Swancutt [...]

Immanuel College

Australian Curriculum v9 and the Early Years Learning Framework – Augmenting Connections

31-05-2024 @ 9:00 am

31/05/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - This full day workshop designed for Early Learning Centre Directors and Curriculum Leaders of Early Childhood (ELC – Year 2) is offered through the AISSA four-year project: The Australian Curriculum v.9 Familiarisation and Implementation. In this face-to-face workshop, participating Early Childhood and Primary school leaders will: Explore enhanced and new connections between The Early Years [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Financial Management for School Leaders

03-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

03/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am - This session led by Paul Campey, Chartered Accountant and specialist governance consultant, is designed for those school leaders who have minimal financial training or knowledge. It will focus on what leaders need to know, what to look out for, financial performance indicators and understanding budgets. It aims to build the capacity of leaders to better [...]

Australian Curriculum v.9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Arts F-6

04-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

04/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Leading Change in the Teaching of Primary English

05-06-2024 @ 1:30 pm

05/06/2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Re-designed for a term 2 start! This series is centred on building individual and social capital as a leader of English in a primary school setting. These half day workshops will be held once in terms 2,3, and 4 and will engage Learning Leaders in practice exchange and stimulating professional dialogue about current and emerging [...]

Association of Independent Schools of South Australia

Australian Curriculum v.9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Arts 7-10

05-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

05/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: HPE F-6

06-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

06/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9.         [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: HPE 7-10

07-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

07/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Science F-6

12-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

12/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Science 7-10

13-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

13/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Learning Area Hub Group: Science (2023 Cohort)

13-06-2024 @ 4:00 pm

13/06/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - In response to requests from schools, the AISSA has established specific learning area hub groups to provide ongoing support for F-10 Leaders of Learning and Learning Area specialists with the implementation, enactment and evaluation of the AC v9. During these specific learning area hubs, participants will have an opportunity to: Network with specific learning area [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v.9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Languages F-6

14-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

14/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: HASS Subjects F-6

19-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

19/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Learning Area Hub Group: HASS Subjects (2023 Cohort)

19-06-2024 @ 4:00 pm

19/06/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - In response to requests from schools, the AISSA has established specific learning area hub groups to provide ongoing support for F-10 Leaders of Learning and Learning Area specialists with the implementation, enactment and evaluation of the AC v9. During these specific learning area hubs, participants will have an opportunity to: Network with specific learning area [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Legal Series: Duty of Care in Schools

20-06-2024 @ 4:00 pm

20/06/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - This session will discuss the duties schools owe to stakeholders and how they can navigate the challenging risks. Audience: Principals, Business Managers and Human Resource professionals Delivery mode: via Zoom - a link will be sent closer to the event. Presenter: Sonia Albertini, Head of Legal Services, AISSA Price: There is no charge for this [...]

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: HASS Subjects 7-10

21-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

21/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Technologies F-6

26-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

26/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Learning Area Hub Group: Mathematics (2023 Cohort)

26-06-2024 @ 4:00 pm

26/06/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - In response to requests from schools, the AISSA has established specific learning area hub groups to provide ongoing support for F-10 Leaders of Learning and Learning Area specialists with the implementation, enactment and evaluation of the AC v9. During these specific learning area hubs, participants will have an opportunity to: Network with specific learning area [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Technologies 7-10

27-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

27/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Learning Area Hub Group: Technologies (2023 Cohort)

27-06-2024 @ 4:00 pm

27/06/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - In response to requests from schools, the AISSA has established specific learning area hub groups to provide ongoing support for F-10 Leaders of Learning and Learning Area specialists with the implementation, enactment and evaluation of the AC v9. During these specific learning area hubs, participants will have an opportunity to: Network with specific learning area [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Australian Curriculum v9 Familiarisation and Implementation: Languages 7-10

28-06-2024 @ 9:00 am

28/06/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This project (now in its second year) provides a “leading leaders to lead” model of professional learning whereby school leaders with core responsibility for curriculum implementation, and developing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices are supported to successfully lead their school through stages connected with the familiarisation and implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum v.9. [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Financial Management for Non-Accountants – For School Board Members

01-07-2024 @ 7:00 pm

01/07/2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - This workshop led by Paul Campey, Chartered Accountant and specialist governance consultant, is designed for aspiring and new board members as well as those wishing to improve their financial literacy. The workshop will focus on what board members need to know, what to look out for, financial performance indicators and understanding budgets. It aims to [...]

New Thinking: New Possibilities STEM Webinar Series – Cultural Diversity in STEM Education

06-08-2024 @ 4:00 pm

06/08/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - This webinar series will bring together educators from ELC to Year 12, researchers and industry to consider new thinking, new possibilities and explore how STEM education can provide students with new opportunities and pathways for a strong and vibrant future. Webinar 3: Cultural Diversity if STEM Education This webinar will focus on how schools and [...]

Mini COGE – Certificate in Gifted Education

07-08-2024 @ 8:30 am

07/08/2024 - 08/08/2024 @ 8:30 am - 5:30 pm - The Gifted Education Research Resource and Information Centre’s Mini-COGE course provides practical professional development for educators to support high potential and gifted students. High potential students are not necessarily high achievers, and this course will focus on strategies to engage and support these students to reach their potential. The Mini-COGE will help educators to: identify [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

National Teacher Certification Program (Semester 2 Intake)

13-08-2024 @ 9:00 am

13/08/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - National Teacher Certification (NTC) is a voluntary, portable, and transparent process that celebrates outstanding educators, enhances professionalism and provides opportunities for career advancement. Certification recognises and promotes the development of collaborative learning professionals who strive to continually reflect upon and improve their practice. The certification process is overseen by the South Australian Teacher Certification Committee [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Network Meeting Term 3

13-08-2024 @ 10:00 am

13/08/2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - The OSHC network meetings provide a forum for provocation and discussion that responds to current sector issues. Leaders and educators will come together to engage collaboratively in ways to invigorate and enrich practice in OSHC environments. They will deeply consider the wellbeing, capabilities and curiosities of individual children and young people and ways that dynamic [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

What Does it Mean to be on a School Board?

13-08-2024 @ 7:00 pm

13/08/2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - New to the Board? Join our online session to discover the key principles of effective governance and accelerate your impact as a new board member. David Spear is a Partner and Director of VUCA, a boutique advisory firm which helps organisations deal with critical challenges - particularly volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. David Spear was [...]

Using the AC v.9 General Capabilities to enhance student learning

14-08-2024 @ 9:00 am

14/08/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - "The general capabilities reflect the understanding and skills that students need to be confident and creative individuals, lifelong learners and active citizens. They are taught through the relevant learning areas and offer opportunities to enrich and enhance the content of the learning areas." (AC v9) Participants attending this one day workshop will engage in learning [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Term 3 Blended)

15-08-2024 @ 9:00 am

15/08/2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Being able to notice, support and respond to students with mental health issues is a critical skill for educators today. The Youth Mental Health First Aid training teaches the skills you need to help someone you are concerned about and is suitable for educators who work with adolescents. Mental Health First Aid is early intervention [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Program

18-08-2024 @ 12:00 am

18/08/2024 - 24/08/2024 @ All Day - The 2024 East Arnhem Land Aboriginal Immersion Program is from 18-24 August. This successful program is in its fifth year and is offered in partnership with Culture College and the Association of Independent Schools NSW. The Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Program aims to bring together current and aspiring School Leaders and educators to experience first-hand the [...]

East Arnhem Land

HR Series: Managing Terminations of Employment

22-08-2024 @ 4:00 pm

22/08/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - This session will focus on key considerations and effective processes to manage employee terminations, including redundancies, resignations and terminations for serious misconduct or poor performance. Learn strategic approaches and communication techniques, empowering you to manage terminations effectively and ethically while safeguarding your School from potential legal complications. Audience: Principals, Business Managers and Human Resource professionals Delivery [...]

Term 3 VET Professional Learning & Networking Day

23-08-2024 @ 9:00 am

23/08/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vocational Education and Training (VET) leaders are invited to engage in the Term 3 VET Professional Learning and Networking Day in collaboration with Catholic Education SA. Attendees will participate in a variety of presentations and practical workshops from presenters including RTOs, tertiary providers, SACE Board, and industry. Opportunities to network with colleagues from other schools, [...]

It’s A RAP

27-08-2024 @ 9:00 am

27/08/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - This workshop is designed to support schools and early learning centres to deepen their Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs), reflecting on their prior journey and creating an opportunity to challenge and strengthen content, actions and deliverables. Building a RAP team to support your progress will be essential and strategies of how to achieve this will be [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Instructional Coaching Series: Coaching in Action at Brighton Grammar School

29-08-2024 @ 9:00 am

29/08/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - Coaching in Action days provide opportunities for coaches and coaching leads to see coaching in action in a school environment and hear from leading coaches who have worked over time to build a coaching culture in their schools. Three Coaching in Action opportunities will be provided in 2024 – one at Westminster School, Marion in [...]

Brighton Grammar School

Instructional Coaching Series: Accelerated Coaching at Brighton Grammar School

30-08-2024 @ 9:00 am

30/08/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - Coaching in Action days provide opportunities for coaches and coaching leads to see coaching in action in a school environment and hear from leading coaches who have worked over time to build a coaching culture in their schools. Three Coaching in Action opportunities will be provided in 2024 – one at Westminster School, Marion in [...]

Brighton Grammar School

NAPLAN: Exploring the Analysis Tool (option 1)

18-09-2024 @ 9:00 am

18/09/2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am - The NAPLAN Analytical Tool provides each Independent school the opportunity to examine their NAPLAN data against the NAPLAN proficiency levels introduced in 2023. This workshop provides leadership teams with dedicated time to receive an overview and orientation of the tool.  They will begin to investigate the features and functions within the tool with support from [...]

NAPLAN: Exploring the Analysis Tool (option 2)

19-09-2024 @ 1:00 pm

19/09/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - The NAPLAN Analytical Tool provides each Independent school the opportunity to examine their NAPLAN data against the NAPLAN proficiency levels introduced in 2023. This workshop provides leadership teams with dedicated time to receive an overview and orientation of the tool.  They will begin to investigate the features and functions within the tool with support from [...]

The Legislative and Regulatory Responsibilities Unique to School Boards

25-09-2024 @ 7:00 pm

25/09/2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Join our workshop and discover how to navigate legislative changes, meet government obligations and empower your school’s future. A panel of AISSA experts will explore the legislative and regulatory responsibilities 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 [...]

Legal Series: Enrolments and Disability

17-10-2024 @ 4:00 pm

17/10/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - This session will address the legal obligations and challenges schools face when considering or managing the enrolment of children with a disability. Audience: Principals, Business Managers and Human Resource professionals Delivery mode: online - a Zoom link will be sent closer to the event. Presenter: Sonia Albertini, Head of Legal Services, AISSA Price: There is [...]

New Thinking: New Possibilities STEM Webinar Series – STEM and Play

29-10-2024 @ 4:00 pm

29/10/2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - This webinar series will bring together educators from ELC to Year 12, researchers and industry to consider new thinking, new possibilities and explore how STEM education can provide students with new opportunities and pathways for a strong and vibrant future. Webinar 4: STEM and Play Research shows that play is an important and effective way [...]

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Network Meeting Term 4

06-11-2024 @ 10:00 am

06/11/2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - The OSHC network meetings provide a forum for provocation and discussion that responds to current sector issues. Leaders and educators will come together to engage collaboratively in ways to invigorate and enrich practice in OSHC environments. They will deeply consider the wellbeing, capabilities and curiosities of individual children and young people and ways that dynamic [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Term 4)

07-11-2024 @ 9:00 am

07/11/2024 - 08/11/2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Being able to notice, support and respond to support students with mental health issues is a critical skill for educators today. This two-day face to face Youth Mental Health First Aid training teaches the skills you need to help someone you are concerned about and is suitable for educators who work with adolescents. Mental Health [...]

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Term 4 VET Professional Learning & Networking Day

11-11-2024 @ 9:00 am

11/11/2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vocational Education and Training (VET) leaders are invited to engage in the Term 4 VET Professional Learning and Networking Day in collaboration with Catholic Education SA. Attendees will participate in a variety of presentations and practical workshops from presenters including RTOs, tertiary providers, SACE Board, and industry. Opportunities to network with colleagues from other schools, [...]