October 2014
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Executive leaders
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Teachers
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Teachers
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Executive leaders, senior
ANZSOG Executive Workshop: Driving High Performance – Managing organisations and
people
This new Australia and New Zealand School of Government executive workshop is based on cuttingedge research into what it takes to achieve high performance in public sector organisations. Course
leader Professor Deborah Blackman explores a set of principles which underpin effective
performance management, utilising an innovative three tier model which integrates high performance
work practices in order to enable high performance government. For more information contact
ANZSOG on (03) 8344 1990 or visit their website.
ACEL National Conference 2014: Passion and Purpose – Setting the Learning Agenda
This Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) conference provides a multinational platform
to critically examine the direction that education should take in the challenging years ahead. It aims
to answer the challenging issues of today through evidence-based testing, performance evaluations,
economic and policy analysis and research. For more information contact ACEL on 1800 680 559 or
(02) 9213 3100 or visit their website.
MLTAQ 2014 Biennial Conference: Shifting gears and years: A Time of transition
For more information about the Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Queensland (MLTAQ)
conference contact MLTAQ or visit their website.
Music Technology in Education Conference 2014
This conference provides an opportunity for music educators to come together, to share ideas and
learn about the latest developments in technology. Participants will discover a range of creative
projects for iPads and learn how to record their band and choir or make backing tracks of their
favourite repertoires. For more information contact MTEC 2014 Administration on (03) 9254 1049 or
visit their website.
CoralWatch Teacher Education Workshop
This in-depth workshop for senior science, marine and geography teachers will focus on reef health,
coral bleaching and the importance of reef conservation. Through academic lectures, snorkelling and
reefwalking sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the biodiversity of
coral reefs and the threats they face. The workshop will also determine how participants can inspire
their students with CoralWatch resources such as the Virtual Reef, the Reef Education Package and
the curriculum-linked ‘Health Reefs, From Polyp to Policy’ unit plan. For more information contact
Diana Kleine or Kyra Hay at CoralWatch on 3365 3127 or visit the CoralWatch website.
Flying Arts: PD4Arts Educators: Live Workshops – Dry-point and Collage Printmaking
In this workshop presented by Glen Skein, educators will be guided through the process of creating
unique prints that combine dry-point etching and mono-prints with collage practices. For more
information and to register, contact Flying Arts on 3216 1322 or visit their website.
Public Service Commission: Thought Leaders Seminar – Budgeting in the time of fiscal
Canberra
Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
University of Technology, Kelvin
Grove Campus
Caulfield Grammar School,
Wheelers Hill, Victoria
Heron Island Research Station
Brisbane Institute of Art, Windsor
111 George Street, Brisbane
officers
7-8 October
& 5-7
November
Executive leaders
7-9
Executive leaders
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Teachers
8
Teachers, school leaders
8-9
Executive leaders
8-10
Executive leaders
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Teachers
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Teachers
restraint
This two-hour seminar with Joanne Kelly will cover strategic budgeting and aligning policy and
program environments to budget imperatives. For more information contact the Public Service
Commission on 3003 2800 or visit their website.
UQ Business School: Finance and Accounting for Non-Finance Executives
This course teaches how financial date is generated and reported, as well as how it is used for
decision making, analysis, and valuation. It teaches the core concepts of finance and accounting in a
straightforward and easy-to-understand manner, including terminology and principles, financial
statements, distinction between income and cash flow, and valuation. Participants will learn how
financial data is used to make business decisions and to evaluate an organisation’s performance.
For more information contact Brad May, Development Manager, UQ Business School on 3346 7111
or visit their website.
UQ Business School: The Leadership Challenge
In this program, participants will examine how strong leaders build culture and align it with strategy to
effectively transform organisations. Drawing from contemporary research and consulting, participants
will see how the best leaders apply their knowledge, skills and influence to achieve tangible business
results in rapidly changing environments. For more information contact Brad May, Development
Manager, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Graphics assessment
workshop
This assessment workshop will develop the understanding required to design effective assessment
instruments for the Graphics Senior Syllabus 2013. It will involve discussions about objectives,
standards and techniques and provide opportunities to evaluate, design and refine effective
assessment instruments. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
KidsMatter Primary Briefing
This briefing will provide a general introduction to the KidsMatter initiative and how it works in
schools. A focus is given to the importance of gaining the support of the school staff and parent
body. It provides all the information schools need to make a decision about participating in
KidsMatter. For more information contact KidsMatter on 1800 543 767 or visit their website.
Public Service Commission: Masterclass – Budgeting in the time of fiscal restraint
This two-day Masterclass with Joanne Kelly will cover strategic budgeting and aligning policy and
program environments to budget imperatives. For more information contact the Public Service
Commission on 3003 2800 or visit their website.
ANZSOG Executive Workshop: Policy and Program Skills
This Australia and New Zealand School of Government workshop, presented by Professor Michael
Mintrom, Monash University, will equip participants to think more strategically across a variety of
complex and challenging circumstances in the public sector and achieve designed outcomes through
a better understanding of the different roles and structure of government. For more information
contact ANZSOG on (03) 8344 1990 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Graphics assessment
workshop
This assessment workshop will develop the understanding required to design effective assessment
instruments for the Graphics Senior Syllabus 2013. It will involve discussions about objectives,
standards and techniques and provide opportunities to evaluate, design and refine effective
assessment instruments. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Graphics assessment
workshop
This assessment workshop will develop the understanding required to design effective assessment
Brisbane
Brisbane
Maryborough Motel & Conference
Centre
Musgrave Hill State School,
Southport
Brisbane
Melbourne
Maroochy Surf Club,
Maroochydore
Virginia Golf Club, Banyo
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Teachers
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Teachers, school leaders
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Teachers
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Teachers, school leaders
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Teachers
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Teachers
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Teachers
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Teachers
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instruments for the Graphics Senior Syllabus 2013. It will involve discussions about objectives,
standards and techniques and provide opportunities to evaluate, design and refine effective
assessment instruments. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Business
Communication and Technologies assessment workshop
This assessment workshop will focus on evaluating, refining and designing effective assessment for
Business Communication and Technologies using the 2012 syllabus. For more information contact
the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Australian College of Educators (ACE): Lifelong Learning and the Challenges facing
Education in the 21st Century: UNESCO Perspectives
This two-hour seminar by Emeritus Professor Colin Power will outline the challenges in
acknowledging that quality education needs to be directed at the full development of the human
personality across all life stages, ages and levels. This will be an insightful, internationally profound
and substantively resourced view of empowerment through lifelong learning. For more information
and to register, contact the ACE National Office on (03) 9035 5473 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Business Studies Syllabus Webinar
This short syllabus webinar will focus on providing information about syllabus requirements including
the course organisation and intended teaching and learning, assessment plans and standards of the
syllabus and study plan requirements and approval. For more information and to register for the
online webinars contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
The Science of Learning Research Centre (SLRC) Seminar Series: Attention and distraction
This seminar will be delivered by Professor Jason Mattingley at the Queensland Brain Institute, The
University of Queensland. For more information contact the SLRC or to register visit their website.
Italian Language Centre (ILC): PD for Teachers of Italian
This program will be presented by Dott.ssa Ignazia Nespolo, who has many years experience in the
Italian Education System, initially as a teacher and also as a principal in a number of state schools in
Padova, Italy. The day’s program will focus on the teaching strategies and cultural content required
to teach Italian effectively in the classroom. For more information contact the ILC on 3262 5755 or
visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Graphics assessment
workshop
This assessment workshop will develop the understanding required to design effective assessment
instruments for the Graphics Senior Syllabus 2013. It will involve discussions about objectives,
standards and techniques and provide opportunities to evaluate, design and refine effective
assessment instruments. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Business
Communication and Technologies assessment workshop
This assessment workshop will focus on evaluating, refining and designing effective assessment for
Business Communication and Technologies using the 2012 syllabus. For more information contact
the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
The English Teachers Association of Queensland (ETAQ): Grammar Day
Garry Collins is facilitating a workshop on the grammar understandings needed to fully comprehend
and effectively teach the Language Strand of the Australian Curriculum: English. The program will be
organised around the middle 3 sub-strands of the Language Strand For more information and to
register contact ETAQ on 3284 3718 or visit their website.
Italian Language Centre (ILC): PD for Teachers of Italian
This program will be presented by Dott.ssa Ignazia Nespolo, who has many years experience in the
Italian Education System, initially as a teacher and also as a principal in a number of state schools in
Alexandra Hills Hotel, Alexandra
Hills
Playhouse Theatre, Women’s
College, The University of
Queensland,
St Lucia
Webinar
Level 7 Auditorium, Queensland
Brain Institute, St Lucia Campus
Italian Language Centre,
Newmarket
Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
Maroochy Surf Club,
Maroochydore
The University of Queensland,
St Lucia
Sunshine Coast
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Teachers
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School leaders, teachers,
public sector employees
13-14
Teachers, school leaders
13-17
Executive leaders
13-17
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
13-17
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
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Teachers
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Executive leaders
Padova, Italy. The day’s program will focus on the teaching strategies and cultural content required
to teach Italian effectively in the classroom. For more information contact the ILC on 3262 5755 or
visit their website.
Italian Language Centre (ILC): PD for Teachers of Italian
This program will be presented by Dott.ssa Ignazia Nespolo, who has many years experience in the
Italian Education System, initially as a teacher and also as a principal in a number of state schools in
Padova, Italy. The day’s program will focus on the teaching strategies and cultural content required
to teach Italian effectively in the classroom. For more information contact the ILC on 3262 5755 or
visit their website.
KidsMatter Primary: Implementation support and network meeting
This workshop provides an opportunity for sharing of experiences in implementing KidsMatter. In
addition to building networks and collegial support, these workshops also provide additional
professional learning and support from KidsMatter staff to enhance the implementation process. For
more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
2014 Assessment in Schools Conference
This conference is a great opportunity for school executive and teachers to learn about educational
assessment and report techniques, teaching and learning strategies and the impact that quality
assessment feedback has on motivation and student learning. For more information contact
Educational Assessment Australia, University of New South Wales on (02) 8344 1047 or visit their
website.
UQ Business School: Strategic Marketing and Communications
This course will enable participants to understand and up-skill on the latest marketing tools, concepts
and strategies including key components of strategic marketing planning, and how to develop,
evaluate and implement successful marketing strategies. The course focuses on the application of
marketing principles to practice, employing concepts and strategies relevant to today’s business
world. For more information contact Brad May, Development Manager, UQ Business School on
3346 7111 or visit their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Leading for Organisational
Impact: The Looking Glass Experience Program
This program will enhance participants’ ability to lead, enabling them to leverage leadership
capabilities that are critical for their personal success and the success of their organisation. For more
information contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Public Sector Leadership
Program
Program participants will explore their personal strengths and identify the behavioural patterns that
can support or derail their effectiveness. By developing healthy responses and resilience strategies
they will become a more impactful, supportive leader during times of adversity. For more information
contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Information and
Communication Technology Webinar
This short syllabus webinar will focus on providing information about syllabus requirements including
the course organisation and intended teaching and learning, assessment plans and standards of the
syllabus and study plan requirements and approval. For more information and to register for the
online webinars contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Government Spring Leaders Forum
This inspirational, discussion-based development opportunity will celebrate, challenge and empower
our leaders. Topics include; how do we drive outcomes that deliver for our customers, how do we
build a workforce for the future, what is fact and what is fiction and how do we empower leaders and
Townsville
Brisbane Catholic Education
Centre, North Lakes
UNSW Global, Rosebery, Sydney
Brisbane
Mt Eliza, Victoria
Mt Eliza, Victoria
Webinar
The Events Centre, Caloundra
make it easier to lead. To register click here, or for more information visit the Public Service
Commission’s website.
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leaders, TRO manages,
trainers and assessors
UQ Business School: Advanced Presentation Skills
The ability for a leader to make an impact is no longer an ‘optional’ skill. The need to inform with clarity, to
motivate and to inspire action permeates every aspect of a leader's world. This course combines cutting
edge business skills with coaching and acting elements to create an in-depth learning experience. For
more information contact Brad May, Development Manager, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit
their website.
Brisbane
15
All employees
Education House, Brisbane
15
Teachers, school leaders
15
Teachers
15
Teachers
15
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
15-16
Executive leaders
15-17
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
Developing Performance: Practical Performance Conversations Workshop
This free interactive one-day workshop supports the implementation of the Developing Performance
Framework. It will support participants in preparing for developing performance conversations,
aligning developing performance plans with relevant capability frameworks and exploring practical
tools to develop more confidence and effectiveness. For more information and registration forms,
contact Workforce Capability and Performance Unit on 3513 6528 or visit the Developing
Performance website.
ACER Webinar: Taking the Next Step with PAT Results: The PAT Resources Centre
This free one-hour Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) seminar will demonstrate the
power of using your existing PAT data with ACER’s new release, the PAT Resources Centre – an
online platform that provides teachers with targeted teaching activities based on a student’s scale
score. For more information contact Taylor Hayes, ACER on 3238 9011 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Agricultural Practices Syllabus
Webinar
This short syllabus webinar will focus on providing information about syllabus requirements including
the course organisation and intended teaching and learning, assessment plans and standards of the
syllabus and study plan requirements and approval. For more information and to register for the
online webinars contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Italian Language Centre (ILC): PD for Teachers of Italian
This program will be presented by Dott.ssa Ignazia Nespolo, who has many years experience in the
Italian Education System, initially as a teacher and also as a principal in a number of state schools in
Padova, Italy. The day’s program will focus on the teaching strategies and cultural content required
to teach Italian effectively in the classroom. For more information contact the ILC on 3262 5755 or
visit their website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop – Understanding the Development of Spelling Skills, Causes of
Spelling Difficulties and Strategies for Intervention
This Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld two-hour workshop will be presented by
Julie Tasker. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Executive Workshop:
Leadership for Change Agents
This program aims to give participants an understanding of the dynamics of exercising leadership on
complex problems. It goes beyond looking at technical or management processes to build an indepth understanding about the nature of leadership during periods of change and the many ways in
which it is avoided and resisted. The objective is to ensure that you are prepared in being able to
diagnose your organisational and external environments and then craft effective leadership
interventions in order to make progress. For more information contact ANZSOG or visit their website.
2014 Drumbeat National Tour – Building Resilience Through Rhythm
This early intervention program was developed to reach those people who find talk-based therapies
confronting. It provides a unique approach through rhythm and the drum circle to explore relationship
issues and teach how hand drumming can engage participants in a cooperative group process. For
Webinar
Webinar
Catholic Education Services,
Cairns
Queen Alexandra Home,
Coorparoo
Melbourne
Brisbane
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Teachers
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Teachers
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Teachers, specialist
literacy leaders, school
leaders
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Public sector employees
16
Teachers
16
School leaders
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All employees
more information contact the Events Team, University of Newcastle on (02) 4921 6403 or visit their
website.
PETAA Workshop: Catering for my EAL/D students in mainstream classes
This Primary English Teaching Association (PETAA) workshop will explore the pedagogical
approaches that best support EAL/D students who have been learning English for 18 months or
more develop proficiency in academic/topic language across the curriculum. Participants will
examine a range of oral, reading and written strategies; be encouraged to discuss how these
strategies might be used, and/or adapted within their specific teaching context and spend time
planning teaching and learning sequences that best suit their student needs. For more information
contact PETAA on (02) 8020 3900 or visit their website.
The English Teachers Association of Queensland (ETAQ): English Communication Forum –
Breaking the Mould
English Communication is now the English of choice for about a third of Senior students in
Queensland. Its vital role in the curriculum makes it imperative that we continue to develop and refine
quality learning experiences and assessment for this diverse cohort. This after school forum will
enable practitioners to share high quality, practical materials that they offer in their own classrooms.
For more information and to register, contact ETAQ on 3284 3718 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN Reading and
data workshop for primary teachers
This workshop will focus on key messages from NAPLAN test data, meaningful use of test data at
school and classroom level, understanding the new SunLANDA online analysis tool, the Australian
Curriculum: teaching reading and practical approaches for effective reading teaching and learning.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Parliament Seminar: Introduction to How Parliament Works
This half-day seminar is designed to give public sector officers (AO2-AO5) an overview of
Queensland’s parliamentary system of government. Topics covered include the constitutional
provisions for state government, roles and structures of the Parliament, the Executive and the
Judiciary. During this seminar, officers will have the opportunity to observe the Parliament at work
and to participate in a session with a Member of Parliament about the work relationship between
Members of Parliament and the Public Service. A tour of the Parliament and its historical environs is
included. For more information contact Brenda Binotto, Queensland Parliament on 3406 7476 or visit
their website.
MultiLit – PreLit Workshop
Prep PreLit is evidence-based and best practice, designed to complement a play-based learning
environment and can be taught to a whole class, small groups, or individually. The program
comprises 108 short, prescriptive lessons within which skills and concepts are taught explicitly and
systematically in a hierarchical sequence. There are two main components: phonological awareness
and oral language development through story book reading. MultiLit is a research initiative of
Macquarie University. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818 or visit their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Performance Conversations: A Solutionfocused Approach
This one-day program is suitable for leaders who have line management/performance management
responsibilities. The program uses the Solution Focus (SF) appraisal process, developed by leading
European SF though leaders, to bring an innovative way to building solutions into performance
management conversations. For more information contact QELi on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
Epilepsy Queensland Workshop: Understanding Epilepsy
The topics covered in this half-day workshop include introduction to epilepsy, recognising the types
of seizures, seizure management, minimising triggers, first aid and emergency situations and
Surfers Paradise State School,
Surfers Paradise
MacGregor State High School,
MacGregor
Seagulls Resort, Townsville
Parliament House, Brisbane
Brisbane
Institute of Chartered Accountants,
Brisbane
Gabba Towers, Woolloongabba
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School leaders
17
Teachers, specialist
literacy leaders, school
leaders
17
Executive leaders
17-18
Teachers, school leaders
18
School leaders, teachers,
teacher aides, eLearning
coordinators, technical
support staff
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Teachers
18
All employees
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Teachers
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Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
information about the resources available. For more information and to register, contact Epilepsy
Queensland on 3435 5000 or 1300 852 853 (outside Brisbane) or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Lead Innovate Improve Series: 1 of 4 - Leading teaching and
learning
Lead principals will share evidence-based strategies and success stories on how they develop
quality teaching that results in successful learning. There will be opportunity to discuss, question and
apply new ideas to your own context. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN Reading and
data workshop for secondary teachers
This workshop will focus on key messages from NAPLAN test data, meaningful use of test data at
school and classroom level, understanding the new SunLANDA online analysis tool, the Australian
Curriculum: teaching reading and practical approaches for effective reading teaching and learning.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Government Spring Leaders Forum
This inspirational, discussion-based development opportunity will celebrate, challenge and empower
our leaders. Topics include; how do we drive outcomes that deliver for our customers, how do we
build a workforce for the future, what is fact and what is fiction and how do we empower leaders and
make it easier to lead. To register click here, or for more information visit the Public Service
Commission’s website.
Meridan State College: Junior Secondary Signature Pedagogy Conference
Meridan will share their experiences of successful teaching practices and showcase pedagogies in
Masterclass sessions on flexi-learning, student engagement, community structure, student led
conferences and unique identity. For more information contact Mark Seijbel on 5490 2666 or visit
their website.
Information and Technologies Branch Regional Roadshow – North Queensland Region
This roadshow will deliver a range of presentations that support schools to explore opportunities for
innovative teaching and learning in classrooms through the adoption of ICT, engage regions and
ensure all schools are exposed to ITB services and evolving projects and support technology and
pedagogy in partnership with eLearning. For more information contact your Regional Technology
Manager or to register, visit the website.
Art Teachers Day 2014
The Institute of Modern Art (IMA) welcomes teachers for an immersive professional development
program engaged with peers, educators, curators and arts. The morning session is at the Gallery of
Modern Art (GOMA), the afternoon session at the IMA. For more information contact Renae, IMA on
3252 5750 or visit the Queensland Art Teachers’ Association website.
Sport and Recreation: Building Active Communities Workshops: Athlete Recovery and Sports
Nutrition
This free workshop will teach a range of recovery processes including refuelling, replacing fluids and
electrolytes and building recovery into an athlete’s training program. This workshop is ideal for
players, team managers and coaches. For more information contact Sport and Recreation, Brisbane
Region Office on 3896 9931 or visit their website.
The English Teachers Association of Queensland (ETAQ): Literary Breakfast
Guest speaker for this ETAQ event will be Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex, former Professor of
Applied Language Studies at The University of Queensland. For more information and to register,
contact ETAQ on 3284 3718 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Online safety awareness for teachers
This session with provide teachers with an overview of recent trends in use and misuse of social
media and practical strategies in the area of cybersafety, digital citizenship and the concept of a
OneChannel web conference
Seagulls Resort, Townsville
Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
Meridan State College, Meridan
Plains, Sunshine Coast
Spinifex College, Mt Isa
Institute of Modern Art, South
Brisbane
Carina, Brisbane
The Summit Restaurant, Mt Coottha
OneChannel web conference
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Teachers, teacher aides
20
Teachers, school
leaders, teacher aides
20
Teachers, school
leaders, teacher aides
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Teachers, school
leaders, teacher aides
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Teachers, school
leaders, teacher aides
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Teachers, school
leaders, teacher aides
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Teachers, school
leaders, teacher aides
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Teachers
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Teachers
20
Teachers
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Teachers
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Teachers
clean digital footprint. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: EALD – Teaching Oracy to Develop Literacy
This web conference will address the role of talk in learning and provide some practical strategies for
building oral language for EAL/D learners. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Practical ideas and free resources
In this web conference participants will explore the many resources the Learning Place has to offer
such as Contemporary Practice Resource, printable placemats, learning objects, online courses and
ready-made edStudios. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: eBooks in the Learning Place
This webinar provides an introduction to accessing and downloading eBooks and will show how to
find resources to support teaching and learning. For more information and to register visit
OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Create a homework hub for your class or school
Explore how tools within edStudio and eLearn (Virtual Classroom) can be used to support students
during and outside school hours, such as: blogs, wikis, chat, add videos for a flipped classroom and
upload files. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Taking it online
This session will demonstrate how to use online spaces such as edStudios and eLearn (Virtual
Classroom). For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Blog to develop writing skills
This session will explore how to use secure Learning Place blogs to engage and focus students in
highly effective learning tasks. Students can develop their writing skills while writing for an authentic
audience. The session will also highlight a guide to online etiquette. For more information and to
register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Digital folios
This session will cover how to use an edStudio for student digital folios. Participants will be given
resources and templates for further support. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
The Learning Place Chat: Differentiation made easy in the Learning Place
This chat session will share ideas on how to use the Learning Place to differentiate such as using
Learning Pathways, copying and accessing resources. This chat has been set up for the Learning
Place festival. You can join the chat through My Learning Space on the Learning Place.
The Learning Place Chat: Collaborative projects
Chat with colleagues and make connections to start your own collaborative project with other schools
in Queensland. This chat session has been set up for the Learning Place festival. You can join the
chat through My Learning Space on the Learning Place.
The Learning Place Chat: eBooks and eJournals in the Learning Place
Join this chat on the eBooks and eJournals available in the Learning Place. This chat session has
been set up for the Learning Place festival. You can join the chat through My Learning Space on the
Learning Place.
The Learning Place Chat: edStudio tips and shortcuts
Discuss ways to use edStudios to create a dynamic online learning space. Chat about using
templates, page layout and tools to create interactive resources. This chat session has been set up
for the Learning Place festival. You can join the chat through My Learning Space on the Learning
Place.
The Learning Place Chat: LibPost
Does your school have enough books? Find out about supplementing your collection with LibPOST a
subscription-based postal lending service for Band 5-7 and remote Queensland state schools. This
chat session has been set up for the Learning Place festival. You can join the chat through My
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
Online chat
Online chat
Online chat
Online chat
Online chat
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Teachers
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Teachers
20
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20
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Teachers
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Teachers
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Teachers
20
School tuckshop
convenors
20
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Learning Space on the Learning Place.
The Learning Place Chat: School edStudio
Chat and share about how a whole school or professional learning edStudio can be created and
used. This chat session has been set up for the Learning Place festival. You can join the chat
through My Learning Space on the Learning Place.
The Learning Place Chat: BYOx and the Learning Place
Chat about how the Learning Place can be used in your BYOx context. This chat session has been
set up for the Learning Place festival. You can join the chat through My Learning Space on the
Learning Place.
The Return to Work Conference and Expo: Ideas that Connect – Innovation in Return to Work
This conference will provide world-class speakers and workshops, tailored to address the needs of
those on the frontline of rehabilitation and return to work. For more information contact the
conference team on 1300 369 915 or visit their website.
Griffith University Logan TEIAG Event: Adolescent brain development – Implications for
quality teaching
During the Junior Secondary years, changes to brain and cognitive development peak with the
capacity and functioning of the brain undergoing significant changes. This workshop will explore two
key questions: what is happening in the adolescent brain during this stage of development and how
can teachers promote effort and motivation. Guest speaker is Dr Katherine Main. For more
information and to register, visit the Griffith University website.
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Web Conference: Transitioning to Full Registration
(Provisionally Registered Teachers) - Module Two Part 1 Characteristics of Provisional
Registration including links to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
In this three-part series participants will find out about the requirements of transitioning to full
registration. This one-hour session will explore the characteristics and legislative requirements of the
provisional registration period. You will become familiar with the Australian Professional Standards
for Teachers and identify the link between the standards and full registration. For more information
contact QCT on 3377 4777 or visit their website.
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Web Conference: Full registration – renewal and
recency of practice – Module Six Part 1
Fully registered teachers are required to undertake continued professional development. In this
three-part series participants will find out about the requirements of this process and reflect on
continuing professional practice. This one-hour session will focus on renewal, recency of practice
and the returning to teaching condition. For more information contact the QCT on 3377 4777 or visit
their website.
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Teacher Workshop: Genetics, Pipetting,
Bioinformatics
In this practical session, teachers will use PCR and gel electrophoresis to predict their ethnicity. In
Part A - teachers will practice micro-pipetting, serial dilution and loading an agarose gel. In Part B teachers will profile their ethnicity and a family pedigree using PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis
And in Part C - teachers will learn how to search a public gene database and perform a
bioinformatics task on three diseases on computer. For more information and to register, contact
Simone Cross, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute on 3362 0307 or visit their website.
Smart Choices Masterclass
This workshop will feature skill session and live cooking demonstrations with Alison Taafe, celebrity
chef, author and award winning culinary educator. More information and registration details will be
available shortly on the Smart Choices website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Practical Resilience Program
Online chat
Online chat
Brisbane Convention and
Exhibition Centre
Griffith University, Logan Campus,
Meadowbrook
Web conference
Web conference
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research
Institute, Herston
Cairns Convention Centre
Brisbane
20
School leaders
20
All employees
20
Teachers
20-21
School leaders, teachers,
teacher aides, eLearning
coordinators, technical
support staff
20-22
Executive leaders
20-24
Executive leaders
20-24
Executive leaders
20-24
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
QELi in partnership with the Resilience Institute offer this program to provide resilience skills to
individuals and leaders to enhance wellbeing and performance. The program connects participants
with building resilience for building health, happiness and performance. There will be a mix of
academic learning, practical experience and group interaction. For more information contact QELi on
3007 5230 or visit their website.
QASSP Webinar: Lift People, Lift Performance – A whole of school perspective
This Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) one-hour webinar presented by
Glenn Searle is for school leaders who wish to build a portfolio of leadership strategies and
behaviours to lead learning, engage people and lift performance. For more information contact
QASSP on 3831 7011or visit their website.
Sport and Recreation: Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program
This free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. At
each program a variety of different sports coaching, officiating, first aid and general sports courses
are available. State sporting organisations conduct the training for all the courses. For more
information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing on
3338 9265 or visit their website.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) Teacher Professional Development Day
This free PD session for instrumental and classroom music teachers is presented in conjunction with
Opera Queensland. The seminar will include the 2015 Education program presentation as well as a
range of other options. For more information contact the QSO on 3833 5000 and to register visit the
QSO website.
Information and Technologies Branch Regional Roadshow – North Queensland Region
This roadshow will deliver a range of presentations that support schools to explore opportunities for
innovative teaching and learning in classrooms through the adoption of ICT, engage regions and
ensure all schools are exposed to ITB services and evolving projects and support technology and
pedagogy in partnership with eLearning. The program will offer a range of sessions including all day
master classes on Day 2. For more information contact your Regional Technology Manager or to
register, visit the website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Decision Making for Leaders
Program
This program provides a framework and reasoning to assess the quality of decisions and analyse the
process through which they are reached. Participants will develop methods, tools and techniques to
assist in leading their business through strategic decisions – and their possible outcomes – now and
into the future. For more information contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680
or visit their website.
UQ Business School: Leadership for Senior Executive Women
This course will allow participants to access new ideas and approaches that combine challenging
content and emotional engagement designed to facilitate insights into how women can lead in ways
that are both personally satisfying and professionally rewarding. For more information contact Brad
May, Development Manager, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit their website.
UQ Business School: Innovation Management
This course will equip participants with the skills necessary to lead innovation for sustainable
competitive advantage. The course is based on international best practice and presents an
integrated framework to help managers lead innovation within their organisations. For more
information contact Brad May, Development Manager, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit
their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Leading for Strategic Success
Program
Webinar
Brisbane West, Townsville and
Bundaberg
QSO Studio, South Bank
Entertainment and Convention
Centre, Townsville
Carlton, Victoria
Brisbane
Brisbane
Mt Eliza, Victoria
21
All employees
21
Teachers
21
Teachers, teacher aides,
school leaders
21
Teachers, teacher aides,
school leaders
21
Teachers, teacher aides,
guidance officers,
psychologists
21
Teachers, school leaders
21
Public sector employees
21-23
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
22
Teachers, specialist
literacy leaders, school
leaders
This program will enable participants to build capacity and foster relations at all levels within their
organisation. By becoming more flexible and adaptable, they will achieve high-impact, transformative
outcomes to ensure their organisation thrives in the face of constant change. For more information
contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Teach Rural Information Session
This information session about teaching in rural and remote communities will provide information
about employment opportunities, high priority vacancies and locations and the incentives available to
teachers in regional, rural and remote locations. The session will also provide a perspective of what it
is really like to live and work in these communities. For more information and to register, contact
Workforce Initiatives or visit the Make a difference. Teach website.
PETAA Workshop: Catering for my EAL/D students in mainstream classes
This Primary English Teaching Association (PETAA) workshop will give an overview of the content
descriptors associated with visual literacy teaching and learning, explain visual grammar
terminologies and demonstrate the use of picture books, multimodal and digital texts to teach
Language, literature and Literacy. For more information contact PETAA on (02) 8020 3900 or visit
their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Learning Place tour
Take a guided tour of the Learning Place with special mention of the new features. Explore how it
can support you in your context. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Develop vocabulary with digital word walls
A digital word wall is a strategy for collating sets of identified words. The collection of words can be
displayed on an edStudio page. This is a great strategy to support literacy, or subject-specific
vocabulary building. This session will guide you through the process of creating your own digital word
wall. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
SPELD Queensland Workshop – The Big Picture – Rethinking Dyslexia
The guest speaker for this Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld evening workshop
will be Neil MacKay. Marion McMahon will discuss Learning Differences and how to accommodate
these in all classrooms. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
ACER Webinar: Taking the Next Step with PAT Results: The PAT Resources Centre
This free one-hour Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) seminar will demonstrate the
power of using your existing PAT data with ACER’s new release, the PAT Resources Centre – an
online platform that provides teachers with targeted teaching activities based on a student’s scale
score. For more information contact Taylor Hayes, ACER on 3238 9011 or visit their website.
BiiG Network: Public Sector Innovation Workshop – Introduction to Innovation -Putting your
ideas into action
This Business Innovation and Improvement in Government (BiiG) workshop is aimed at those who
are new to public sector innovation and are seeking to learn how to put ideas into action. For more
information contact Rebecca Hannan, Manager BiiG Network on 0407 817 690 or visit their website.
Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Executive Workshop: Delivering
Better Outcomes for Lower Costs: Leading public sector innovation
This workshop is designed to help senior public servants think and act innovatively about challenges
within their department or agency. It will assist participants to devise and implement solutions to deep
and pressing problems through developing strategies and equipping them with the relevant tools, to
foster innovation in their agencies and organisations and in the sectors and systems for which they
are responsible. For more information contact ANZSOG or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Using your writing data
– Understanding the NAPLAN marking guide
This workshop is designed to give schools insight into their 2014 NAPLAN Writing data by unpacking
Kedron-Wavell RSL, Chermside
Moreton Bay College, Manly West
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
Hermit Park State School,
Townsville
Webinar
102 George Street, Brisbane
Melbourne
Toowoomba Motel and Events
Centre, Toowoomba
22
All employees
22
Teachers, teacher aides,
school leaders
22
Teachers, teacher aides,
school leaders, public
sector employees
22
Public sector employees
22
School leaders, teachers,
school staff
22
Teachers
22
Executive leaders, senior
officers
22-24
School leaders
23
Teachers, teacher aides,
school leaders
the Persuasive Writing Marking Guide. Participants will be offered the opportunity to independently
mark scripts that will allow them to become a NAPLAN writing marketer for 2015 if they wish to do
so. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Teach Rural Information Session
This information session about teaching in rural and remote communities will provide information
about employment opportunities, high priority vacancies and locations and the incentives available to
teachers in regional, rural and remote locations. The session will also provide a perspective of what it
is really like to live and work in these communities. For more information and to register, contact
Workforce Initiatives or visit the Make a difference. Teach website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Student space tour
Participants can take a guided tour of the student space in the Learning Place and explore how
students can personalise their space and access resources. For more information and to register visit
OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Australian Curriculum in the Learning Place
This program will explore new ways in which teachers can locate Australian Curriculum resources in
the Learning Place. These resources support teacher practice, curriculum implementation and
student learning. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
BiiG Network: Public Sector Innovation Workshop – Leading for Innovation
This Business Innovation and Improvement in Government (BiiG) workshop will give public sector
leaders insights into the new meta skills that leaders need in order to catalyse innovation, the nexus
between leadership and innovation and how to build a culture of innovation. For more information
contact Rebecca Hannan, Manager BiiG Network on 0407 817 690 or visit their website.
KidsMatter: Facilitating Component 4 - Helping students experiencing mental health
difficulties
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 4 focusing on understanding
mental health difficulties, and developing strategies to improve help-seeking and recognise students
who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. It also considers whole school staff processes
and prepares participants to effectively deliver the professional learning to the staff group. For more
information contact KidsMatter on 1800 543 767 or visit their website.
CoralWatch Teacher Development Workshop: Corals at Your Doorstep
This workshop for primary school teachers will include lectures, practical and field activities designed
to help engage students in real science and inspire them to protect marine environments into the
future. For more information contact Diana Kleine or Kyra Hay at CoralWatch on 3365 3127 or visit
the CoralWatch website.
Public Service Commission: Thought Leaders Seminar – Systems thinking for managing
complexity
This free two-hour seminar with Geoff Abbott will cover concepts of systems thinking and defining
and solving emerging problems with complex systems. For more information contact the Public
Service Commission on 3003 2800 or visit their website.
Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) Conference: Creating the Future, Together
The conference intends that participants will leave exhilarated, inspired, challenged, having had
learning experiences which will make them even better principals and feeling supported, valued and
enjoying their roles even more. For more information contact the APPA National Office on 0408 971
874 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Library Services tour
Participants can take a guided tour of the Library Services website, explore the great resources it has
to offer and how to find and access resources. For more information and to register visit
OneChannel.
Comfort Inn – Robertson Gardens,
Nathan
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
63 George Street, Brisbane
Brisbane Catholic Education
Centre, Springwood
Wellington Point, Brisbane
80 George Street, Brisbane
Sofitel Hotel, Sydney
OneChannel web conference
23
Teachers, teacher aides,
school leaders
23
Teachers, teacher aides,
guidance officers,
psychologists
23
Teachers
23-24
Executive leaders
23-25
Public sector employees
24
School leaders
24
Teachers, specialist
literacy leaders, school
leaders
24
Teachers, curriculum
leaders, school support
staff
24
Teachers, teacher aides,
school leaders
24
Executive leaders
OneChannel Web Conference: edStudio for feedback
Participants can join this step-by-step tutorial and create their own edStudio with emphasis on
student feedback. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
SPELD Queensland Workshop – The Big Picture – Rethinking Dyslexia
The guest speaker for this Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld evening workshop
will be Neil MacKay. Marion McMahon will discuss Learning Differences and how to accommodate
these in all classrooms. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
Flying Arts: PD4Arts Educators: Flying Arts Web TV- Paper Possibilities
The possibilities of working with paper are almost endless and this web workshop presented by Toni
Henderson will explore several different methods and techniques that will provide you with a myriad
of possibilities. For more information and to register, contact Flying Arts on 3216 1322 or visit their
website.
Public Service Commission: Masterclass – Systems thinking for managing complexity
This free two-day Masterclass with Geoff Abbott will cover concepts of systems thinking and defining
and solving emerging problems with complex systems. For more information contact the Public
Service Commission on 3003 2800 or visit their website.
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA): 2014 OT State Conference – Engage, Inspire, Advance
The conference program will include inspiring keynote and invited speaker sessions, carefully
selected by the Scientific Program Advisory Group to ensure a rewarding experience for all who
attend. For more information contact OTA Queensland on 3397 6744 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Lead Innovate Improve Series: 2 of 4 – Developing self and
others
Lead principals will share strategies and success stories on how they are building highly effective
professional learning communities focused on continuous improvement of teaching and learning. For
more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Using your writing data
– Understanding the NAPLAN marking guide
This workshop is designed to give schools insight into their 2014 NAPLAN Writing data by unpacking
the Persuasive Writing Marking Guide. Participants will be offered the opportunity to independently
mark scripts that will allow them to become a NAPLAN writing marketer for 2015 if they wish to do
so. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Years 2-3 Numeracy
workshop – Teaching subtraction in Years 2-3
This numeracy workshop will explore the developmental pathway in subtraction and identify common
error patterns and demonstrate research-based teaching strategies and hands-on activities to help
develop students’ understanding of subtraction. Participants will develop a toolkit of teaching
strategies, hands-on activities and resources for teaching subtraction. For more information contact
the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Contemporary Practice Resource tour
Participants can take a guided tour of the resource and discover new teaching ideas, resources and
strategies that use ICT. Explore and consider how you can use it in your own context. For more
information and to register visit OneChannel.
Queensland Government Spring Leaders Forum
This inspirational, discussion-based development opportunity will celebrate, challenge and empower
our leaders. Topics include; how do we drive outcomes that deliver for our customers, how do we
build a workforce for the future, what is fact and what is fiction and how do we empower leaders and
make it easier to lead. To register click here, or for more information visit the Public Service
Commission’s website.
OneChannel web conference
Edge Hill State School, Cairns
Online workshop
Brisbane
Sheraton Resort, Noosa Heads
OneChannel web conference
Qantas Founders Outback
Museum, Longreach
Kedron Wavell Services Club,
Chermside
OneChannel web conference
Gold Coast Convention Centre,
Gold Coast
24
Teachers
24-25
School leaders
25
Teachers
25
Teachers, teacher aides,
guidance officers,
psychologists, speech
therapists, school leaders
27
Teachers
27
Executive leaders
27
Teachers
27-28
All employees
27-31
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
Primary Arts Network Ipswich (PANI) Workshop: Drama across the Curriculum
This workshop presented by Jodie Jurgs aims to equip teachers with the strategies to adhere to
curriculum demands. Participants will take away practical resources that can be transferred directly
to classroom practices across a number of Key Learning Areas .For more information email PANI or
visit their website.
Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) Workshop: Fierce Conversations
This workshop will provide school leaders with skills and strategies for having conversations that will
bring about productive results for you, your school and students. You will have the framework and
models that are used by successful leaders around the world. The conversation is the relationship.
What gets talked about in your school and how it gets talked about determines what will happen or
not. For more information and to register, contact QASSP on 3831 7011 or visit their website.
SEAQ Workshop: New ACARA Primary Curricula – Exploring Civics and Citizenship (Years 36) and Economics and Business (Years 5-6)
This Social Educators’ Association of Queensland (SEAQ) workshop will provide information about
teaching strategies for teaching these two social science subjects and about available resources. For
more information contact the SEAQ on 0410 859 728 or visit their website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop: Identifying Learning Differences and Sharing Strategies to
Assist Students with Learning Differences
Guest speakers for this Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld workshop include
Amanda Tocci, Queensland Learning and Development Clinic, and Marion McMahon and Julie
Tasker from SPELD Qld. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their
website.
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Web Conference: Continuing Professional
Development Framework – Module Six Part 2
Fully registered teachers are required to undertake continued professional development. In this
three-part series participants will find out about the requirements of this process and reflect on
continuing professional practice. This one-hour session will introduce participants to elements of
reflective practice and, in particular, APST6. For more information contact the QCT on 3377 4777 or
visit their website.
Queensland Government Spring Leaders Forum
This inspirational, discussion-based development opportunity will celebrate, challenge and empower
our leaders. Topics include; how do we drive outcomes that deliver for our customers, how do we
build a workforce for the future, what is fact and what is fiction and how do we empower leaders and
make it easier to lead. To register click here, or for more information visit the Public Service
Commission’s website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop: Using Technologies to Support Struggling Students
This session, presented by Geoffrey Kaye, explores how technologies can be used to support some
of the difficulties that students encounter with reading and learning. For more information contact
SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
Department of Justice and Attorney-General Dispute Resolution Training: Introduction to
conflict coaching
This two-day course will assist participants to support managers or individuals in existing workplace
conflict. For more information contact the Department of Justice and Attorney-General on 3239 6277
or visit their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Leadership Development
Program
This program develops leaders who are capable of bridging levels and functions in the organisation,
leading other managers and turning strategy into action. For more information contact the Mt Eliza
University of Southern
Queensland, Springfield
Brisbane
Banyo Library, Banyo
Hermit Park State School,
Townsville
Web conference
Picnic Point Conference Centre,
Toowoomba
Queen Alexandra Home,
Coorparoo
Brisbane
Mt Eliza, Victoria
28
Teachers, curriculum
leaders, school support
staff
23
Teachers, teacher aides,
guidance officers,
psychologists
28
Teachers, school leaders
28
Teachers
28
Teachers, school
leaders, RTO managers,
trainers and assessors
28
Teachers
28
Teachers
29
**New
All employees
National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Years 2-3 Numeracy
workshop – Teaching subtraction in Years 2-3
This numeracy workshop will explore the developmental pathway in subtraction and identify common
error patterns and demonstrate research-based teaching strategies and hands-on activities to help
develop students’ understanding of subtraction. Participants will develop a toolkit of teaching
strategies, hands-on activities and resources for teaching subtraction. For more information contact
the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop – The Big Picture – Rethinking Dyslexia
The guest speaker for this Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld evening workshop
will be Neil MacKay. Marion McMahon will discuss Learning Differences and how to accommodate
these in all classrooms. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
ACER Webinar: Taking the Next Step with PAT Results: The PAT Resources Centre
This free one-hour Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) seminar will demonstrate the
power of using your existing PAT data with ACER’s new release, the PAT Resources Centre – an
online platform that provides teachers with targeted teaching activities based on a student’s scale
score. For more information contact Taylor Hayes, ACER on 3238 9011 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Agricultural Practices Syllabus
Webinar
This short syllabus webinar will focus on providing information about syllabus requirements including
the course organisation and intended teaching and learning, assessment plans and standards of the
syllabus and study plan requirements and approval. For more information and to register for the
online webinars contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Supporting the delivery
of quality VET in Schools
This assessment workshop will focus on support school RTOs to improve the quality of VET
assessment and delivery. It will build on the foundation skills developed in the 2012 QCAA VET
Branch workshop: Assessment for Learning – a guide for developing VET assessment tools.
Participants will review aspects of what makes a quality VET assessment tool and then have the
opportunity to create and develop specific skills. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864
0471 or visit their website.
Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland (STAQ) Webinar: Physics: Motion, balanced
and unbalanced forces
STAQ is providing four 90 minute webinars for those teachers who are beginning to teach Year 7
Science. Each session will provide common misconceptions, a model investigation for teachers to
use in their classrooms and resources. By the end of the session you will have ideas for assessment,
connections to other teachers teaching the same unit and confidence to address those ideas that
trick us all. The next webinar will be 3 March 2015. For more information contact STAQ on 0430
731120 or visit their website.
Peer Support Implementation Training Workshop
This workshop investigates a whole-school approach to developing and maintaining a positive school
culture and the Peer Support Program. For more information contact the Peer Support Foundation on
02 9905 3499 or visit their website.
Developing Performance: Practical Performance Conversations Workshop
This free interactive one-day workshop supports the implementation of the Developing Performance
Framework. It will support participants in preparing for developing performance conversations,
aligning developing performance plans with relevant capability frameworks and exploring practical
tools to develop more confidence and effectiveness. For more information and registration forms,
Mercy Place, Bardon
Warwick
Webinar
Webinar
The Waves, Bundaberg
Webinar
Brisbane
Education House, Brisbane
29
All employees
29
Teachers
29
Teachers, school
leaders, RTO managers,
trainers and assessors
29
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
29-30
Executive leaders, school
leaders,
29-31
Executive leaders
30
**New
Teachers, curriculum
leaders, school support
staff
30
Executive leaders
contact Workforce Capability and Performance Unit on 3513 6528 or visit the Developing
Performance website.
Epilepsy Queensland Workshop: Understanding Epilepsy and Midazolam
The topics covered in this 2-hour workshop include introduction to epilepsy, recognising the types of
seizures, seizure management, minimising triggers, first aid and emergency situations and intranasal
and Buccal Midazolam administration. For more information and to register, contact Epilepsy
Queensland on 3435 5000 or 1300 852 853 (outside Brisbane) or visit their website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop: How do I identify a student with specific learning difficulties?
This two-hour session, presented by Jan Hughes, will consider the profile of a student with dyslexia
and/or specific learning difficulties, a case study of a dyslexic child and practical teaching strategies.
For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Supporting the delivery
of quality VET in Schools
This assessment workshop will focus on support school RTOs to improve the quality of VET
assessment and delivery. It will build on the foundation skills developed in the 2012 QCAA VET
Branch workshop: Assessment for Learning – a guide for developing VET assessment tools.
Participants will review aspects of what makes a quality VET assessment tool and then have the
opportunity to create and develop specific skills. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864
0471 or visit their website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop – Which Assessment to use when identifying learning
problems in children
This Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld two-hour workshop will be presented by
Jan Hughes. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
UQ Business School: Managerial Decision-Making
This course will empower participants to more critically analyse their own decision making and
develop more thoughtful decision processes. In a series of activities, discussions, and decisionplanning exercises, this two-day intensive course provides the knowledge and strategies that can
help participants to identify common errors in organisational decision making, while also providing
the practical tools for cultivating more effective decision practices. For more information contact Brad
May, Development Manager, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit their website.
ANZSOG Executive Workshop: Strategic Responses to Corruption
This Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) workshop puts forward an
approach to corruption prevention that builds on past successes in corruption risk management by
making fuller use of the control that is inherent in well designed and managed operational
arrangements. It develops an understanding of the control implications of organisational structure
and boundaries, location of decision-making and accountabilities, process design, management
arrangements, manager and staff capability and capacity, incentive structures, group cultures and
equity and entitlement issues. For more information contact ANZSOG on (03) 8344 1990 or visit their
website.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Years 2-3 Numeracy
workshop – Teaching subtraction in Years 2-3
This numeracy workshop will explore the developmental pathway in subtraction and identify common
error patterns and demonstrate research-based teaching strategies and hands-on activities to help
develop students’ understanding of subtraction. Participants will develop a toolkit of teaching
strategies, hands-on activities and resources for teaching subtraction. For more information contact
the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Government Spring Leaders Forum
This inspirational, discussion-based development opportunity will celebrate, challenge and empower
Gold Coast Neurology, Benowa
Queen Alexandra Home,
Coorparoo
Mercy Place, Bardon
Queen Alexandra Home,
Coorparoo
Brisbane
Sydney
Logan Diggers, Logan Central
Cairns
30
Teachers
30
Public sector employees,
executive officers
30
Teachers, school leaders
30-31
Teachers, school leaders
31
School leaders
31
Teachers, curriculum
leaders, school support
staff
31
School leaders
our leaders. Topics include; how do we drive outcomes that deliver for our customers, how do we
build a workforce for the future, what is fact and what is fiction and how do we empower leaders and
make it easier to lead. To register click here, or for more information visit the Public Service
Commission’s website.
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Web Conference: Transitioning to Full Registration
(Provisionally Registered Teachers) - Module Two Part 2 Compiling and annotating evidence
This one-hour session will assist you to select from a range of evidence to best illustrate each
descriptor within the standards. To transition to full registration a range of annotated and verified
evidence must be used to demonstrate achievement of the Australian Professional Standards for
Teachers. For more information contact the QCT on 3377 4777 or visit their website.
Queensland Parliament Seminar: Relationship Between the Parliament and the Executive
This full-day seminar is designed to give public sector officers (AO2-AO5) a detailed knowledge and
understanding of the processes and procedures the Parliament uses to scrutinise the actions of
Executive Government. Topics covered include: the application of the doctrine of the separation of
powers to Queensland’s unicameral Parliament; reforms to the Parliamentary Committee system; the
Budget and Estimates process; scrutiny of the legislative process and the role of a Minister at the
parliamentary and Executive levels. For more information contact Brenda Binotto, Queensland
Parliament on 3406 7476 or visit their website.
Family Planning Queensland – Traffic Lights Master Class: Working with children and young
people with problem sexual behaviours.
This intensive practice-based workshop will help educators develop their knowledge, skills and
confidence to support and respond to students with problem sexual behaviours. Participants will
have the opportunity to strengthen networks with child protection and support staff from government
and non-government agencies working with children with complex needs. For more information
contact Hayley Green, Family Planning Queensland on 3250 0246 or visit their website.
Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP): AUS Identities™ Workshop –
Awakening people to their true potential
This interactive workshop was originally developed to assist students find direction and gain a
greater sense of their own identify, but it also helps teachers to understand and gain a greater
knowledge of different teaching and learning styles. For more information contact QASSP on 3831
7011 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Lead Innovate Improve Series: 3 of 4 – Leading improvement
innovation and change
Lead principals will share strategies and success stories for leading and managing innovation and
change. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Years 6-7 Numeracy
workshop – Developing proportional reasoning in Years 6 and 7
This workshop will address some of the common error patterns identified through analysis of
Queensland’s 2014 NAPLAN data and provide teachers with a toolkit of strategies, hands-on
activities and resources that can be used to teach ratio and proportion and provide targeted support
to students. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
2014 Education Leadership Masterclass with Dr Neil Carrington
Participants will be exposed to contemporary research and evidence about effective leadership,
student accomplishment, quality teaching, school culture and educational change. They will be able
to critically reflect on their own leadership attributes and analyse the relationship between leadership
and quality teaching in their current workplace. The Masterclass will include discussion of successful
examples of how to de-privatise teaching practice. For more information contact Act for Kids on 3850
3200 and to register visit their website.
Web conference
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Gold Coast
Brisbane
OneChannel web conference
Logan Diggers, Logan Central
Mater Education Centre, Brisbane
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ANZSOG Executive Workshop: Strategic Responses to Corruption
This Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) workshop is presented by
Professor Malcolm Sparrow, Professor of the Practice of Public Management, Harvard’s John F.
Kennedy School of Government. It is valuable to all regulators or other public managers involved in
controlling or reducing risks, and especially useful to those who are struggling with how to respond to
a deregulation agenda. For more information contact ANZSOG on (03) 8344 1990 or visit their
website.
Public Service Commission (PSC) Women in Senior Executive Network (WISE) Breakfast
Forum
Guest speaker for this event will be Cheryl Kernot, former leader of the Australian Democrats. For
more information contact the PSC on 3003 2800 or visit their website, registrations will be available
shortly.
Asia Education Foundation: China – Language and Culture Immersion Study Programme
This program runs from 4-17 January 2015. It will visit key historical and cultural sites. The study
program will be led by an accomplished research fellow with vast experience in teaching languages,
languages acquisition and curriculum development for second language learning. For more
information contact the Asia Education Foundation on (03) 8344 4800 or visit their website.
Asia Education Foundation: India – Hands on Science
This program runs from 4-15 January 2015. Participants will visit India's 'Silicon Valley' in this
science-focused study program. Participants will undertake a three-day residential program at the
Agastya Foundation, visit local schools, take science education to rural areas and visit key cultural
sites. For more information contact the Asia Education Foundation on (03) 8344 4800 or visit their
website.
Asia Education Foundation: Indonesia – A Diverse Culture Study Programme
This program will run from 4-15 January 2015. Participants will explore traditional and contemporary
Indonesian culture, learn about environmental issues, disaster management and sustainability
discover, meet with Indonesian educators, and engage with contemporary Islam. For more
information contact the Asia Education Foundation on (03) 8344 4800 or visit their website.
Canberra
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