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| Date | Course Title | Purpose | Venue | Target Group | Cost including GST |
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Monday 5th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm |
Repeat Course 1 of 10 Sessions Other Sessions: 12th, 19th and 26th March, 2nd April, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May, 4th June |
To assist ESL and mainstream teachers to meet the needs of ESL learners through: understanding language-related needs; an awareness of materials and teaching approaches that take account of cultural and linguistic diversity; and collaborative working relationships between ESL and mainstream teachers. |
Abbotsleigh Junior School 22 Woonora Ave Wahroonga |
Classroom, mainstream and ESL teachers 3-10 |
$650 AIS member $470 Includes Materials A $100 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Thursday 8th March 9.00am - 3.30pm |
To provide strategies for teaching Australian Drama and Theatre and Studies in Drama and Theatre. To examine standards referencing assessment using practical examples. |
St Andrew’s Cathedral School 474 Kent Street Sydney |
Teachers of Stage 6 Drama |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Friday 9th March 8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm |
To suggest new teaching strategies for senior texts, to provide opportunities for consultation with colleagues across the sector, to reinforce understanding of underlying Stage 6 syllabus principles, and to assist in developing teaching material. |
Newington College 200 Stanmore Road Stanmore |
Teachers of Stage 6 English |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Thursday 15th and Friday 16th March 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Day 1: Making a Difference Day 2: Supporting Protective Behaviours in the Curriculum K-12 Repeat course |
Day 1: To examine the types and indicators of abuse, the teacher’s roles and responsibilities and changes to legislation. Day 2: To analyse research on how to support children and develop interview skills for dealing with child protection issues and to critique models for implementing protective behaviours in the curriculum. |
Danebank Anglican School 82-98 Park Road Hurstville |
Teachers of primary and secondary and school Counsellors |
$310 AIS member $210 |
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Monday 26th March 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Repeat Course 1 of 3 Sessions Other Sessions: 9th April and 28th May |
To focus Heads of Faculty on the issues and skills required to work supportively, creatively and productively as a manager and facilitator of change, both up and down the line. The course will also enable Heads of Faculty to obtain anonymous and confidential feedback from members of their team and to explore the answers. |
The Kings School Pennant Hills Road North Parramatta |
Heads of Faculty |
$590 AIS member $455 Includes Upward Feedback Survey |
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Tuesday 27th March 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Communication Skills for Managing Difficult Interpersonal Situations Repeat Course |
To assist classroom teachers and teachers in positions of responsibility to more successfully manage difficult communication. Participants will learn how to manage themselves and others in situations of emotional tension and high anxiety. |
Presbyterian Ladies College Boundary Street Croydon |
All Teachers K-12 |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Wednesday 28th March 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Multiple Intelligences and Blooming Minds: A Toolkit of Strategies for K-10 Classrooms Repeat Course |
To develop a toolkit of strategies which will enhance teaching and learning through an exploration of Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, a revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, co-operative learning strategies and higher order thinking skills. |
Level 2 99 York Street Sydney |
Teachers K-10, teachers responsible for planning dynamic gifted and talented programs |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Tuesday 3rd April 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Theoretical Perspectives in Stage 6 English: A Practical Workshop Repeat Course |
To provide teachers with an understanding of the four theoretical models which underpin Stage 6 English Syllabus and to demonstrate activities to support students in responding to texts using different perspectives. |
Trinity Grammar School 119 Prospect Road Summer Hill |
Teachers of Stage 6 English |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Tuesday 15th May 4.00pm - 6.30pm |
Repeat Course |
To present an introduction to teaching film as text. |
Masada College 11-15 Link Road St Ives |
Teachers of English |
$75 AIS member $55 |
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Thursday 17th May 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Digital Designing - Getting Started Other date in series: 19th September |
To introduce participants to the basics of 2-Dimensional (graphics) and 4-Dimensional (video) digital media in a hands on working computer studio designed for Art and Design. Practical applications of curriculum implementation will be covered through a learn as you play focus. Digital video production will be a main component. |
Presbyterian Ladies College Boundary Street Croydon |
Teachers of upper primary and secondary who are interested in exploring the basics of using the computer as an image manipulation tool |
Single course $155 AIS member $105 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) Whole series $300 AIS member $200 |
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Thursday 17th May 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
I.T.’s Easy: Explorations in Animation Other dates in Series: 5th April, 3rd May, 25th July, 16th, 22nd and 29th August |
To provide teachers with hands on experience with a variety of software applications for building simple animations from still images. Participants will learn how to build simple animated GIF files and how this technology may extend the use of digital camera technology. |
Pymble Ladies’ College Avon Road Pymble |
Teachers K-12 interested in Information Technology |
Single course $115 AIS member $85 A $30 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) Whole series $690 AIS member $510 |
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Friday 18th May 8.45am - 3.30pm |
This workshop will provide teachers with opportunities to develop skills in using the internet to supplement and enhance Asia-focussed classroom tasks. The workshop will go beyond surfing the internet and will focus on exploring the potential of using Tracks and WebQuests to develop across the curriculum activities for students using an inquiry-centred approach to teaching about Asia. |
Ann D Clark Conference Centre Level 2 2a Villiers Street Parramatta |
Teachers of K-12 interested in Studies of Asia |
Independent schools $65 Subsidised for independent schools through the Asian Languages Program. |
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Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd May 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Skills for Pastoral Care, Year Level Co-ordinators and Tutors Repeat Course |
To provide those responsible for the pastoral care of students K-12 with practical skills in dealing positively with the challenges of their role. |
Presbyterian Ladies College Boundary Street Croydon |
Year Level Co-ordinators, House Masters/Mistresses and Tutors, teachers with pastoral care responsibilities |
$310 AIS member $210 |
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Wednesday 23rd May 4.00pm Start |
Repeat course 1 of 10 Sessions: Other Sessions: 30th May, 6, 13, and 20th June, 1st, 8th, 15, 22nd and 29th August |
To assist ESL and mainstream teachers to meet the needs of ESL learners through: understanding language-related needs; an awareness of materials and teaching approaches that take account of cultural and linguistic diversity; and collaborative working relationships between ESL and mainstream teachers. |
Arkana College 346 Stoney Creek Road Kingsgrove |
Classroom, mainstream and ESL teachers 3-10 |
$650 AIS member $470 Includes materials A $100 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Thursday 24th and Friday 25th May 8.30 am for 9.00am - 4.30pm |
To bring together the highest calibre educators from Australia and North America to provide inspiring insight, hands on skills and examples of excellence to support the use of information technology for teaching and learning. |
The Powerhouse Museum Harris Street Ultimo |
Classroom Teachers across KLAs, Bursars, Principals, Directors of Information Technology, Information Technology Co-ordinators |
$310 AIS member $210 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th May 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Making Meaning with Multimedia Repeat Course |
To address principles and practices in effective use of multi-media relating to the Stage 6 English Syllabus. |
Ravenswood School 1b Cecil Street Gordon |
Teachers of Stage 6 English |
$310 AIS member $210 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Monday 28th May 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Communication Skills for Managing Difficult Interpersonal Situations Repeat Course |
To assist classroom teachers and teachers in positions of responsibility to more successfully manage difficult communication. Participants will learn how to manage themselves and others in situations of emotional tension and high anxiety. |
Presbyterian Ladies College Boundary Street Croydon |
All Teachers K-12 |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Wednesday 30th May 4.30pm - 7.30pm |
Understanding Standards Referencing in School Certificate English |
To provide English teachers with the opportunity to increase their understanding of standards referenced assessment using the Board of Studies CD Rom Standards Package NSW School Certificate English - Literacy Test. |
SCEGGS - Darlinghurst 215 Forbes Street Darlinghurst |
Teachers of Year 10 English |
$75 AIS member $55 |
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Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th and Friday 8th June 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Repeat Course |
To focus Heads of Faculty on the issues and skills required to work supportively, creatively and productively as a manager and facilitator of change, both up and down the line. The course will also enable Heads of Faculty to obtain anonymous and confidential feedback from members of their team and to explore the answers. |
Masada College 9-15 Link Road St Ives |
Heads of Faculty |
$590 AIS member $455 Includes Upward Feedback Survey |
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Wednesday 13th June 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Repeat Course |
To explore the structure of media texts and ways to critically read visual and print texts in newspapers and television. |
Danebank Anglican School 82-98 Park Road Hurstville |
Teachers of 7-12 English |
$155 AIS member $105 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Monday 18th June 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Multiple Intelligences and Blooming Minds: A Toolkit of Strategies for K-10 Classrooms Repeat Course |
To develop a toolkit of strategies which will enhance teaching and learning through an exploration of Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, a co-operative learning strategies and higher order thinking skills. |
Level 2 99 York Street Sydney |
Teachers K-10, teachers responsible for planning dynamic gifted and talented programs |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Thursday 19th and Friday 20th July 8.30am - 3.30pm |
Friday is a repeat of Thursday |
The target is HSC students in Advanced and Extension courses. They will attend practical workshop sessions on a variety of Electives and Modules in order to deepen their understanding of those areas of the Syllabus, and to provide them with opportunities for the exchange of ideas with other students and teachers. |
Loreto Normanhurst Pennant Hills Road Normanhurst |
Students of Year 12 Advanced or Extension English |
$80 AIS member $60 |
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Wednesday 1st August 8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Repeat course 1 of 2 Sessions Other Session: 8th August |
A Virtual Project is a web based teaching and learning experience which fosters collaboration and complex thinking. Links to online resources are woven into the specific learning tasks that make up the project. The course will provide teachers with basic web publishing skills and guide them through the design and construction of a Virtual Project specific to their subject area before posting it to the web. |
Newington College Wyvern House 115 Cambridge Street Stanmore |
Teachers of Upper Primary, Teacher Librarians, Teachers 7-12 |
$310 AIS member $210 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Monday 3rd August 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Multiple Intelligences and Blooming Minds: A Toolkit of Strategies for K-10 Classrooms Repeat Course |
To develop a toolkit of strategies which will enhance teaching and learning through an exploration of Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, a co-operative learning strategies and higher order thinking skills. |
TBC |
Teachers K-10, teachers responsible for planning dynamic gifted and talented programs |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Wednesday 15th August 1.00pm - 4.00pm |
To explore the effective use of PowerPoint presentations in ESL programs. |
Tara Anglican School Masons Drive Parramatta |
Teachers of ESL |
$75 AIS member $55 A $30 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Thursday 16th August 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
I.T.’s Easy: The Potential of PowerPoint Other dates in Series: 5th April, 3rd and 17th May, 25th July, 22nd and 29th August |
To examine innovative ways to use PowerPoint to support student learning while building teachers’ basic skills for using this software tool. Participants will learn how to build non-linear slide shows with imbedded still and moving images and audio files. |
Pymble Ladies College Avon Road Pymble |
Teachers K-12 interested in Information Technology |
Single course $115 AIS member $85 A $30 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) Whole series $690 AIS member $510 |
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Friday 17th August 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Communication Skills for Managing Difficult Interpersonal Situations Repeat Course |
To assist classroom teachers and teachers in positions of responsibility to more successfully manage difficult communication. Participants will learn how to manage themselves and others in situations of emotional tension and high anxiety. |
Presbyterian Ladies College Boundary Street Croydon |
All Teachers K-12 |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Tuesday 21st August 9.00am - 3.30pm |
To enable Faculty Heads who have completed the Leading Your Faculty program in previous years to consolidate and further develop other leadership skills. |
Pymble Ladies’ College Avon Road Pymble |
Heads of Faculty |
$280 AIS member $225 Includes Upward Feedback Survey |
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Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd August 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Sex, Drugs and Rock N Roll: Mental Health Matters. AIS Adolescent Mental Health Conference |
To examine best practice and research to support the mental health of young people and to showcase mental health initiatives that are working in independent schools. The conference will investigate how the development of school education policy and pastoral care structures can best promote wellbeing. |
Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt Street Sydney |
Teachers of PDHPE, primary, school Executives, Counsellors, Heads of House, Tutors and teachers |
$310 Independent schools $150 Subsidised for independent schools through the NSDES Program |
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Wednesday 22nd and Wednesday 29th August 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
I.T.’s Easy: Advanced Tools for Publishing on the Web Other dates in Series: 5th April, 3rd and 17th May, 25th July, 16th August |
To introduce teachers with existing web publishing experiences over 2 sessions to professional web publishing tools such as Dreamweaver, Flash and Course Builder. Participants will construct a web page adding a simple animation and some interactivity. |
TBC |
Teachers K-12 interested in Information Technology |
Single course $230 AIS member $170 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) Whole series $690 AIS member $510 |
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Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th August 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Skills for Pastoral Care, Year Level Co-ordinators and Tutors Repeat Course |
To provide those responsible for the pastoral care of students K-12 with practical skills in dealing positively with the challenges of their role. |
Presbyterian Ladies College Boundary Street Croydon |
Year Level Co-ordinators, House Masters/Mistresses and Tutors, teachers with pastoral care responsibilities |
$310 AIS member $210 |
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Thursday 30th August 8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm |
1 of 2 Sessions Other Session: 6th September |
Participants will be guided in the use of microphones, digital cameras, scanners and digital video to record and store student work samples. The work samples will be embedded into a presentation and annotated with teacher and/or student assessment notes before burning to CD Rom. |
Pymble Ladies College Avon Road Pymble |
Teachers across KLA’s Information Technology Co-ordinators |
$310 AIS member $210 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Wednesday 5th September 8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Repeat course 1 of 2 Sessions Other Session: 12th September |
A Virtual Project is a web based teaching and learning experience which fosters collaboration and complex thinking. Links to online resources are woven into the specific learning tasks that make up the project. The course will provide teachers with basic web publishing skills and guide them through the design and construction of a Virtual Project specific to their subject area before posting it to the web. |
Newington College Wyvern House 115 Cambridge Street Stanmore |
Teachers of Upper Primary, Teacher Librarians, Teachers 7-12 |
$310 AIS member $210 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Monday 7th September 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Multiple Intelligences and Blooming Minds: A Toolkit of Strategies for K-10 Classrooms Repeat Course |
To develop a toolkit of strategies which will enhance teaching and learning through an exploration of Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, a co-operative learning strategies and higher order thinking skills. |
SCEGGS - Darlinghurst |
Teachers K-10, teachers responsible for planning dynamic gifted and talented programs |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Monday 10th September 9.00am - 3.30pm |
To explore classroom strategies to assist students to engage the whole self in the learning process. |
Presbyterian Ladies College Boundary Street Croydon |
Classroom teachers interested in exploring a holistic approach to learning |
$155 AIS member $105 |
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Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th September 9.00am - 3.30pm |
To explore the reading of films, their creation and how they elicit viewer responses. |
Masada College 9-15 Link Road St Ives |
Teachers of Stage 6 English |
$310 AIS member $210 |
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Wednesday 13th September 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Responding to a Reading Task: Strategies to Support Students |
To examine the grammatical resources writers use to create text. In workshop activities, teachers will develop practical strategies that will support students in responding to a reading task. |
Loreto Normanhurst Pennant Hills Road Normanhurst |
Teachers 7-12 English |
$155 AIS member $105 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |
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Wednesday 19th September 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Digital Designing - Pushing the Boundaries Other date in series: 17th May |
To introduce participants to the amazing potential of 2-Dimensional (graphics) and 4-Dimensional (video) digital media in a hands on working computer studio designed for Art and Design. Practical applications of curriculum implementation will be covered through a learn as you play focus. This workshop is for those who have basic graphics understanding and skill. Advanced digital video production will be a main feature. |
Presbyterian Ladies College Boundary Street Croydon |
Teachers of upper primary and secondary who are interested in exploring the basics of using the computer as an image manipulation tool |
Single course $155 AIS member $105 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) Whole series $300 AIS member $200 |
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Thursday 29th October 8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm |
1 of 2 Sessions Other Session: 6th November |
Participants will be guided in the use of microphones, digital cameras, scanners and digital video to record and store student work samples. The work samples will be embedded into a presentation and annotated with teacher and/or student assessment notes before burning to CD Rom. |
Pymble Ladies College Avon Road Pymble |
Teachers across KLA’s Information Technology Co-ordinators |
$310 AIS member $210 A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction) |