Description
AISWA and Nurture invite you to an online showcase on Monday 9 November at 3.30pm to launch the 2027–28 AISWA Innovator Programme. At the heart of the programme is the Tech-Enhanced Formative Assessment playbook, co-designed by Nurture and Professor Dylan Wiliam.
You’ll also hear from Jordan Smith, Principal of Esperance Anglican Community School, and Laura Rutherford, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning at John XXIII College, on what the programme has meant for their schools in 2026.
Places are limited
There are 15 places for 2027. Schools can opt in by 20 November.
Find out more on the Innovator Programme page.
What your school receives
Professional learning with Professor Dylan Wiliam, every term. Dylan leads a live session for all participating schools in each of the four terms of 2027. The sessions are part of the AISWA Community of Practice, where schools work as a cohort and share what’s working.
The Tech-Enhanced Formative Assessment playbook. Co-designed by Nurture and Professor Dylan Wiliam, the playbook sets out the strategies and techniques schools use to embed formative assessment in everyday teaching.
Nurture Learn. Self-paced professional learning for every teacher on the programme, built on Dylan Wiliam’s five key strategies of formative assessment. Find out more
Nurture Signal. A classroom tool for checking understanding in the moment. Every student shows where they are in seconds and adds a reason why, so teachers can act before the lesson moves on. Find out more
Agenda
AISWA welcome: Simon Fittock
Keynote (recorded) from Professor Dylan Wiliam
Dylan introduces the Tech-Enhanced Formative Assessment playbook, how it shapes the 2027–28 programme, and the role technology can play in embedding formative assessment in everyday teaching.
School showcase: a conversation led by Simon Fittock
Jordan Spaice, Principal, Esperance Anglican Community School
Laura Rutherford, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning, John XXIII College
The 2027–28 programme and how to opt in: Pádraic Hogan, Nurture co-founder
The 2027 programme at a glance
The Innovator Programme runs over two years with up to 15 schools. It is underpinned by the Tech-Enhanced Formative Assessment playbook, which sets out the strategies and techniques schools will use to embed formative assessment in practice. Participating schools work together as a cohort through the AISWA Community of Practice, with Professor Dylan Wiliam leading a live professional learning session every term.
Can’t make it? Register and we’ll send you the recording.
Outcomes
- Connect with colleagues from participating schools to share experiences and perspectives
Presenters
Dylan Wiliam
Dylan Wiliam is Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at University College London. In a varied career, he has taught in urban public schools, directed a large-scale testing program, served a number of roles in university administration, including Dean of a School of Education, and pursued a research program focused on supporting teachers to develop their use of assessment in support of learning.
Padraic Hogan
Pádraic Hogan is a co-founder and COO of Nurture, an education technology company working with schools across Ireland, the UK and Australia. Nurture embeds formative assessment and feedback into everyday classroom practice, with Professor Dylan Wiliam as strategic advisor. Pádraic leads the company's work with schools, school systems and associations. He is also a co-founder and board member of jumpAgrade, an Irish not for profit providing free tuition to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Segments
AISWA x Nurture Showcase
Date / Time
9 Nov 2026 Starts: 15:30 Finishes: 16:30Delivery Format : Webinar
PL Hours : 1.00
Learning Area
- Teaching + Learning