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This PL is designed to give teachers and education assistants an overview of Autism and typical presentations in the school setting. We will cover the challenges that many Autistic students encounter at school and explore a range of evidence-based strategies to support them. Participants will leave with a plan and practical steps to support Autistic students.  As part of the program, we will hold three online meetings post-event workshops for participants to network, feedback, revise and sh...

Empower Your Leadership JourneyJoin our reflective and empowering program designed to support women in their educational leadership journey. Whether you are a senior leader or aspiring to become one, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with other successful women. Share effective practices, develop your impact and influence, and build a supportive network.Program Highlights:Professional Companions: Each participant is paired with a professional companion (mentor)...

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

Serving on the board of an independent school is a significant commitment, demanding both responsibility and accountability. While the principal is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school, the governing body oversees its strategic direction and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.This workshop is designed to equip board members with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively balance their roles. The session will cover the following key accountabilities:Understandi...

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

This session aims to develop participants understanding of school refusal behaviour and basic school-based strategies to reduce non-attendance.

This project is led by Dr Amie Fabry and is a repeat of our highly successful 2024 project.Participants will be introduced to the Early Years Leadership Framework. The Leadership Framework is designed to develop early childhood leaders' understanding of their role and equip leaders with strategies to lead ongoing improvement and change.During the program, early childhood leaders will use the Framework to:   • identify an aspect of pedagogy that requires improvement   • develo...

*Registration must be completed via the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8019756891332738398This one-hour webinar session is designed for school leaders or aspiring leaders who want to build their skills and learn more about managing social media in their school community and/or professional lives. It examines the types of tech-based abuse experienced in educational settings and offers evidence-based guidance for improving safety. The webinar includes case studies that i...

AISWA invites member schools to attend our Annual School Registration Seminar. These informative sessions are designed to support schools in maintaining regulatory compliance and preparing for upcoming registration audits.Our expert presenters from AISWA, NGSR Consultants, and the Ombudsman Reportable Conduct Directorate will delve into crucial topics, including:Current Registration Standards and Other Requirements: A comprehensive overview of the latest regulations.Anticipated Changes: Insights...

A sequence of PL opportunities for Science HoLAs and teachers to collaborate and network. These sessions will focus on the familiarisation of the new V9 Science Curriculum. Professional Learning opportunity will focus on the teaching practices of Learning Design, Engagement, Instructional Range and Place and Space and Technology.This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA.

Join us for a full day, hands-on workshop focused on engaging children in rich oral language activities that are aligned with the Kindy Curriculum Guidelines, the EYLF V.2 and NQS frameworks. This session explores the richness of everyday practices in the pre-kindy and Kindy classroom context and aims to enhance ways of engaging children in language and literacy activities in the early years. This full day T.A.L.K. Workshop: Enhancing Oral Language and Pre-Literacy Skills will involve:T - T...

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

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

This training focuses on schools developing a culture of safety by implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations in conjunction with the Guide to the registration standards and other requirements for Non Government Schools. These Principles have been developed as a result of the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and cover all aspects of a child safe culture and community.  This professional learning should be att...

AISWA is excited to offer a dynamic and interactive Professional Learning session on teaching Respectful Relationships in schools. This session will equip educators with practical tools, real-world scenarios, and evidence-based strategies to confidently navigate conversations around consent, inclusivity, and gender diversity in the classroom.

Network days provide opportunities for teachers to meet and engage in Professional Learning throughout the academic year.  The Network Days are designed to meet the specific needs of teachers engaged in the various English courses.  A range of presenters and activities are sourced for these events to address the demands of each of the courses.The specific demands of English Foundation and English General are targeted in the PL featured at these meetings.  The day may also feature ...

AISWA is excited to offer a dynamic and interactive Professional Learning session on parent focused support as a mental health intervention.We are all acutely aware that the responsibility for mental health has crept firmly into the realm of education - with governments, communities and parents all looking to schools to address complex social and health issues. Sound familiar?So, let’s start the conversation:• Have schools reached their limit of ‘doing’ wellbeing?• Do you have an increasing numb...

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) aims to help children and students from preschool to senior secondary learn to recognise abuse and develop ways of protecting themselves from abuse and, in wider terms, covers rights, relationships, responsibilities and ethical behaviour.This course will unpack the structure and core messages of the Curriculum, giving participants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the resources and experience some of the activities and lessons. ...

Join AISWA and John Somerset, the founder of Somerset Education in this engaging and interactive workshop-style session. This course is designed to enhance attendees’ understanding of financial governance. It covers how to use Somerset Education effectively reports and helps participants analyse their school’s financial statements with key takeaways. This interactive, workshop-style session will demonstrate how business managers and school leaders can leverage Somerset Education reports to ...

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

In most Australian schools and early childhood education services there are children and young people who have experienced Complex Childhood Trauma which can have a detrimental impact on learning and educational pathways due to the harmful impact of toxic stress on developing nervous systems. This neurobiological impact can impair the capacity for effective relationships and for emotional regulation, which can lead to behavioural and learning complexities that place young students at increased r...

The AISWA Early Career Teacher program is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. This scoped and sequenced program provides early career teachers with the necessary training, mentorship, and support to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active contributors to their school context.This 2-day course is offered twice during the year, with Semester One and Semester Two intakes following th...

The AISWA Early Career Teacher program is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. This scoped and sequenced program provides early career teachers with the necessary training, mentorship, and support to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active contributors to their school context.This 2-day course is offered twice during the year, with Semester One and Semester Two intakes following th...

Our first meeting of 2025. This is an important event for all new VET & Careers leaders to attend, as well as those returning to the role in 2025 to reconnect with your peers. The agenda will include:SCSA -Key dates for 2025South Metro TAFE - changes to VETDSS offeringsHospitality Disability Network - Career Pathways in Hospitality for those with disabilitiesATC Worksmart - TraineeshipsCommunity Services Training Council – Industry update on Community Services, Health and EducationSchoo...

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