Professional Learning
Primary Curriculum Implementation Support: K-6 Mathematics Professional Learning
Contact: Kate Thomas (thomask04@dow.catholic.edu.au).
Targeting Instructional Leaders supporting teachers in planning teaching and learning (including Principals, Assistant Principals, Middle Leaders and/or Instructional Coaches)
Week 8, Term 1 – Tuesday 18 March 2025
Day 1: Foundational Day – Strengthening Curriculum Connections and Quality Assessment Practices
Building on prior knowledge and professional learning, participants will:
- Explore strategies for making connections within the curriculum to build deep knowledge of the K-10 Mathematics syllabus
- Identify the crucial "Big Ideas" that represent key progress points in the Mathematics syllabus, and
- Refine formative assessment strategies to inform the next steps in learning.
*Additional participants to be funded by the school
Click here to register your attendance. Registrations close Tuesday 11 March 2025.
Primary Curriculum Implementation Support: English K-6 English Professional Learning
Contact: Alexandra (Lexie) Hingston (hingstona01@dow.catholic.edu.au).
Targeting Instructional Leaders supporting teachers in planning and programming (including Principals, Assistant Principals, Middle Leaders and/or Instructional Coaches).
Week 10, Term 1 – Friday 4 April 2025
Day 1 will focus on developing metacognitive processes through reading comprehension.
Participants will deepen their understanding of the ‘Understanding and Responding to Literature’ outcome and the importance of using the learning processes to develop metacognition and connect reading and writing.
*Additional participants to be funded by the school
Click here to register your attendance. Registrations close Monday 24 March 2025.
ACER PAT Workshops
ACER has compiled a fantastic assortment of workshops and webinars to suit a range of needs in their School Engagement 2025 Events Brochure! Download your copy and plan your school's training and development needs for the year.
Whole School Professional Development Opportunities and Blended Online Learning for All Staff
Our Blended Online Learning team is seeking your interest regarding whole school professional development opportunities for educators in the 2025 academic year.
Please complete an Expression of Interest form, and we will be in touch to discuss your request.
Additionally, staff members have the option to pursue professional development individually and are encouraged to fill out this Expression of Interest to help us prepare schedules. These opportunities are offered in a variety of formats.
Short courses are self paced (approximately 2 hours).
Topics include:
- The Needs of Students with EAL/D
- Culturally Inclusive Teaching and Learning
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
- Learning Theory
- Working in Partnership with Parents
Parent courses are also available and can be offered to school support officers and families requiring information/support around Understanding ADHD and Autism through the OLT website.
For more information about the available courses, including short courses and parent offerings, please refer to the flyer here, or visit the OLT website.
Note: Certificates will only be issued when registering with your @dow.catholic.edu.au email address. Requests from alternative email addresses will incur a fee.