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In every educational environment, the ability to speak up with clarity and courage can transform relationships, resolve tensions, and inspire growth. Speak Up: Brave Conversations That Build Connection is a dynamic course designed for educators and leaders who want to strengthen their communication skills and confidently engage in conversations that truly matter. Across interactive sessions, participants will learn practical strategies to express ideas effectively and respectfully, even in chall...

Starting a teaching career can be an overwhelming experience. As part of our suite of offerings for Early Career teachers, AISWA is pleased to offer this webinar series, which is open to any teacher in their first five years of teaching. These webinars are designed to complement other induction activities and can be undertaken alongside other ECT events. This network offers a series of masterclasses exploring key focus areas aligned with the AITSL domains - Professional Knowledge, Practice and E...

In today’s educational landscape, mentoring has become an indispensable leadership skill rather than a mere optional extra. The Mentoring Essentials – One Day Workshop is designed specifically for educators keen to foster robust, supportive, and growth-oriented relationships with their peers. Drawing upon contemporary research and featuring a range of practical, hands-on activities, this workshop delves into the fundamental principles that underpin effective mentoring. Participants will not only...

How can we possibly want to embrace anxiety? This professional learning will provide educators with the tools to do this for the students and families they work with. They may even find that the strategies will assist them in their own roles. Externalising unhelpful thought patterns and anchoring ourselves into our deeper values brings direction and purpose in the face of life's ever-changing challenges. Come to this workshop and gain insights and approaches to embracing anxiety.The course will ...

The AI for Educators: From Efficiency to Innovation workshop explores how teachers can harness the power of AI to streamline their workload and enhance student learning. Participants will gain an understanding of AI basics, its implications for education, and the importance of fostering AI literacy. The session will demonstrate AI's capabilities through practical applications, showcasing how to use AI tools effectively for productivity and innovative teaching practices. This hands-on workshop eq...

Enhance your leadership capabilities with Dr Simon Breakspear’s People Leader Program—a practical, nine-week online course tailored for educational leaders at any stage of their journey. Over three interactive digital workshops, you’ll develop the skills to foster psychological safety, openness, and strong team support. Learn how to communicate with clarity, strengthen your leadership presence, and provide feedback that drives meaningful improvement. The program offers immediately actionable fra...

Join AISWA and John Somerset, founder of Somerset Education, for an interactive workshop designed to boost your understanding of financial governance in schools. This hands-on session will guide Business Managers, Principals and Board members through using Somerset Education reports to analyse financial statements, identify trends, and make informed decisions. Learn to interpret key financial ratios, set performance targets, and adopt best-practice budgeting and reporting. Topics include fi...

This hands-on professional learning session supports early childhood educators to confidently plan, assess, and document learning using the Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines (2023). Grounded in play-based, intentional teaching, the workshop explores practical ways to align everyday classroom practice with curriculum outcomes while honouring each child’s unique learning journey. Together, participants will unpack the planning cycle, examine effective observation techniques, and explore docu...

The AI for Educators: From Efficiency to Innovation workshop explores how teachers can harness the power of AI to streamline their workload and enhance student learning. Participants will gain an understanding of AI basics, its implications for education, and the importance of fostering AI literacy. The session will demonstrate AI's capabilities through practical applications, showcasing how to use AI tools effectively for productivity and innovative teaching practices. This hands-on workshop eq...

An opportunity for teachers of Media to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Media Arts courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the event.

Join mathematics consultant Sheila Griffin for a full-day, hands-on workshop tailored for teachers keen to boost their confidence in delivering the WA Maths Curriculum. This interactive session will dive into key areas: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Financial Mathematics. Participants will engage with Concrete Representational Abstract (CRA) tasks, learning practical strategies for differentiation and assessment to suit a range of student needs. The workshop places a speci...

Join colleagues from across WA for a dynamic and collaborative Secondary Science Network Day, designed specifically for teachers and coordinators of Science. This professional learning opportunity provides time and space to share resources, exchange ideas, explore current issues in Science education, and engage in meaningful professional dialogue. The day will include insights from SCSA where participants will explore key messages from recent ATAR examination reports to better understand common ...

AISWA is excited to partner with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), one of the world's leading independent educational research organisations, in delivering an evidence-informed professional learning program for school improvement. This 2-day program is designed to introduce school leaders to an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, drawing upon the expertise of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The program will provide participants with an ...

AISWA is excited to partner with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), one of the world's leading independent educational research organisations, in delivering an evidence-informed professional learning program for school improvement. This 2-day program is designed to introduce school leaders to an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, drawing upon the expertise of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The program will provide participants with an ...

Many teachers are feeling overwhelmed, disengaged or uncertain when it comes to respectful relationships and consent education. While the importance of this work is widely acknowledged, there is growing confusion about what schools are actually expected to deliver, how much detail is appropriate, and where responsibility sits across a school community.This practical and reassuring webinar helps teachers and school leaders understand why respectful relationships education requires a whole-school ...

AISWA, in partnership with AITSL, will conduct an implementation pilot of the Professional Standards for Middle Leaders in 2026. The purpose of this pilot is to strengthen the leadership capabilities of middle leaders, amplifying their impact as key agents of school improvement. Through a series of structured activities, participants will unpack the Middle Leader Standards to develop the dispositions, knowledge, and skills required for effective leadership. Participants will explore the capabili...

Literacy Bites is a series of workshops led by literacy specialists, each exploring a different aspect of K–6 literacy teaching. The sessions are completely stand-alone, giving educators the flexibility to attend one, several, or the full series depending on their interests and needs.This webinar focuses on practical, engaging strategies that support language and literacy development through classroom-based play. Participants will explore simple techniques that can be easily embedded into everyd...

Join us for the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) two-day program, designed for educators in AISWA member schools.Day 1 features the KS:CPC Educator Course, equipping teachers with strategies and resources to teach children and young people (ages 3-17+) about safety, respectful relationships, recognising and reporting abuse, and protective measures. Participants receive a comprehensive course handbook and guidance on implementation, resource access, and parent/carer engagement.D...

AISWA Early Childhood is thrilled to offer this opportunity to work with Robyn Collard, AISWA Aboriginal Education Consultant Kristy Ninyette and AISWA Early Childhood team. This targeted project is open to a small number of invited schools, selected based on their Expression of Interest. The project aims to achieve two goals: To broaden participants' cultural education and to develop strategies to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into their classrooms. The primary emphas...

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 focus is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as all the Senior Secondary courses.  This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA.

Join us for the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) two-day program, designed for educators in AISWA member schools.Day 1 features the KS:CPC Educator Course, equipping teachers with strategies and resources to teach children and young people (ages 3-17+) about safety, respectful relationships, recognising and reporting abuse, and protective measures. Participants receive a comprehensive course handbook and guidance on implementation, resource access, and parent/carer engagement.D...

This project is led by Dr Amie Fabry and is a repeat of our highly successful 2025 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, develop a plan for leading impro...

The AISWA Teaching Innovation Fellowship is a hands-on professional learning program that supports teachers to design, test and refine an innovation that improves learning in their classrooms. Across four in-person workshop days and two online Community of Practice sessions, Fellows move through an innovation cycle—Imagine, Design, Experiment and Evolve—working collaboratively to explore evidence, prototype new ideas and reflect on impact. Facilitated by Professor Glenn Savage, the Fellowship em...

AISWA is delighted to invite you to an insightful and engaging Senior Leaders Breakfast and Masterclass focused on fostering a culture of consent and respectful relationships in schools.This exclusive event offers school leaders expert insights, practical strategies, and meaningful discussions to support staff, students, and communities in building safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments. The session will feature a keynote speaker who will engage participants in the latest research...

School-based psychologist network meetings are held biannually at AISWA, one in Term 2 and one in Term 4. The meetings allow psychologists in Independent schools to meet with their peers. Each meeting focuses on a topical psychology issue. Details will be provided closer to the date of the meeting.Please note, this event is open to School-Based Psychologists ONLY.