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Join us for a two-day professional learning opportunity held as part of the Aboriginal Independent Community Schools Network Meeting. This session is designed to strengthen connections, collaboration, and professional dialogue among early childhood educators working in remote and regional contexts. Participants will engage in shared learning with peers from Aboriginal Independent Community Schools, the Catholic sector, and a range of prior-to-school programs and services, including those operati...

Join us for a two-day professional learning opportunity held as part of the Aboriginal Independent Community Schools Network Meeting. This session is designed to strengthen connections, collaboration, and professional dialogue among early childhood educators working in remote and regional contexts. Participants will engage in shared learning with peers from Aboriginal Independent Community Schools, the Catholic sector, and a range of prior-to-school programs and services, including those operati...

This Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course is open to school staff who work directly with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth. You must be 18 years or over to attend the course.Developed by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people this informative and strengths-based course will teach you how to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appro...

This Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course is open to school staff who work directly with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth. You must be 18 years or over to attend the course.Developed by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people this informative and strengths-based course will teach you how to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appro...

This project is specifically designed for K–2 educators who are eager to integrate inquiry-based learning into their teaching practice. Guided by Kath Murdoch, an internationally recognised consultant renowned for her expertise in inquiry, participants will be supported throughout the journey. The focus of the project is on enhancing pedagogy and empowering children to be capable, curious, and actively engaged learners. Educators will delve into practical strategies and collaboratively design ex...

The Consent and Respectful Relationships Education and Wellbeing Pilot School initiative has been designed to support AISWA Member Schools. The vision of the initiative is to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based and age-appropriate wellbeing, consent and respectful relationships education for Independent schools in Western Australia.This initiative will empower children and young people with the skills and attitudes to build and maintain healthy, equal and safe relationships throughout thei...

This three-day professional learning program is designed to support women in their educational leadership journey. AISWA has partnered with ACEL to deliver this unique opportunity. 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. This program immerses participants in effective practices to develop your impact and influence and provides the platform to become a valuable member of a supporti...

Join us for an informative session tailored for Business Managers and senior staff who are new to Disability Funding and Compliance. Led by Amanda Fernihough, AISWA’s Manager of Inclusive Education, this event will demystify funding systems for students with disability, clarify essential funding terminology, and outline AISWA’s support and training opportunities, including NCCD courses. Nigel Briggs, AISWA Industrial Relations Consultant, will also be on hand to share insights. This is a fantast...

Join us for an informative session tailored for Business Managers and senior staff who are new to Disability Funding and Compliance. Led by Amanda Fernihough, AISWA’s Manager of Inclusive Education, this event will demystify funding systems for students with disability, clarify essential funding terminology, and outline AISWA’s support and training opportunities, including NCCD courses. Nigel Briggs, AISWA Industrial Relations Consultant, will also be on hand to share insights. This is a fantast...

This full-day workshop, led by mathematics consultant Sheila Griffin, explores the Mathematical Modelling sub-strand with a particular focus on Mathematical Modelling with Number. Participants will engage in hands-on tasks that highlight how modelling supports deeper mathematical understanding and purposeful problem-solving. Working collaboratively, educators will analyse student approaches, discuss common challenges, and develop practical strategies to guide and extend student thinking. The ses...

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...

Many schools are already embracing nature pedagogy, offering outdoor classrooms and programs that spark children’s curiosity, resilience, and wellbeing. But how do we move from isolated programs to a whole-school culture where nature pedagogy is embedded in curriculum, policy, and daily practice?This full-day professional learning workshop is designed for educators and school leaders who are ready to deepen their practice. Together, we’ll explore:How school-wide policies and procedures can nurtu...

Literacy Bites are a series of workshops focused on Literacy and hosted by experts in the field. Each session will focus on a different aspect of literacy targeted at K-6 education. Workshops are stand alone, you can attend all or one of the workshop series.Children enter the world of literacy through their play, developing the conceptual understandings, knowledge and dispositions needed for reading and writing. This Literacy Bite will support you to name these foundations and learn how they bui...

Join us for a special Term 3 Professional Learning session held at Yanchep National Park. This immersive experience will offer a unique opportunity to connect with Country, learn from First Nation Elder Derek Nannup Senior. You will deepen your understanding of Indigenous perspectives, and together, we’ll explore ways to incorporate this learning into creating culturally responsive and safe school environments.This opportunity is open to 2 staff members from each school, if you would like to bri...

This full-day, face-to-face workshop gives school teams dedicated time and expert guidance to collaboratively analyse their NAPLAN data in depth. Participants will strengthen their understanding of why effective data use matters, explore key insights and trends, and develop confidence in working with different data types. Using their own school’s data, teams will be taken step-by-step through Valuate to generate clear visuals, interpret patterns, and identify strengths, gaps, and priority areas ...

The HALT program enhances teacher professionalism by recognising excellence in practice and supporting career progression. Aligned with the AITSL National Certification framework and AISWA’s Guide to Certification of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers in Western Australia, this program provides a structured pathway for teachers aspiring to achieve Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher career status. Across four face-to-face sessions throughout the year, participants will engage in collaborative...

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...

This year-long project, delivered in partnership with the Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange and led by Kirsty Liljegren, is designed for educators who have had limited exposure to professional learning on the educational project of Reggio Emilia. The program supports participants to explore key connections between the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the principles that underpin Reggio-inspired practice. Throughout the project, educators will be introduced to foundational Reg...

Led by Kirsty Liljegren, early years educators will explore the concept of “the environment as the third teacher” and what it truly means in practice? This one-day workshop invites educators to peel back the layers of this idea, moving beyond surface aesthetics to encounter the deeper pedagogical, relational and ethical dimensions of how environments shape learning.Through collaborative dialogue, hands-on encounters, and reflective practice, participants will re-imagine environments not as backd...

Starting a teaching career can be a daunting experience. The AISWA Early Career Teacher program is crafted to empower educators commencing their professional teaching journey. Spanning two days, the program offers early career teachers a chance to foster meaningful connections with peers, while deepening their understanding of key pedagogical strategies and classroom practices. Participants will engage with a variety of resources tailored specifically for early career teachers, enabling them to ...

This 3-day course delivered over two terms rethinks languages education in light of two major shifts: the ecological view of language learning and the growing impact of generative AI. Traditional approaches that focus on macro skills and the learning of language as code no longer work. They are also inappropriate in our contemporary world.The sessions will explore how language learning takes place across interconnected ecosystems of pedagogy, curriculum and technology, with a focus on the areas ...

This 2-hour Term 3 webinar is designed for regional and local staff who are unable to attend the face-to-face session. The condensed online format provides a practical introduction to key data literacy principles and familiarises participants with different types of data and their use for various educational objectives. Using their own school’s data, participants receive step-by-step guidance on navigating Valuate to locate relevant information, generate clear visual reports, and interpret patte...

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 day will address the needs of those working to support students’ literacy in the Secondary school context.  Literacy Support Workers, Ho...

Starting a teaching career can be a daunting experience. The AISWA Early Career Teacher program is crafted to empower educators commencing their professional teaching journey. Spanning two days, the program offers early career teachers a chance to foster meaningful connections with peers, while deepening their understanding of key pedagogical strategies and classroom practices. Participants will engage with a variety of resources tailored specifically for early career teachers, enabling them to ...

Join us for a comprehensive full-day professional learning program tailored for school leaders and educators keen to embed sustainable data-use practices that truly drive school improvement. Throughout the day, participants will strengthen their data literacy, evaluate current approaches, and develop practical skills in collecting and analysing meaningful data. Learn how to turn insights into focused strategies and actions that make a genuine difference for your school community. The program pla...