Professional Development for School Teachers & the Education Community


The Division of Professional Learning (DPL) is an endorsed provider of NSW Institute of Teachers Institute Registered professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence. Scope of Endorsement: All Elements of the Professional Teaching Standards

IDIERI 6
6th International
Drama in Education
Research Institute

14–19 July 2009
Sydney Australia

2008 Events Calendar

FEBRUARY
Sat 9 Middle Years Mathematics Education Conference
(Certificate of Middle Years Mathematics Education: Conference + 6 consecutive Wed evening workshops)
8:30–4
Wed 13
Wed 20
Wed 27
Certificate of Middle Years Mathematics Education – Workshops 1, 2 & 3 of 6 5–7:30
Sat 16 Teaching Science Stages 4 & 5 for Deeper Understanding - Conference
(Certificate in Teaching Science Stages 4 & 5 for Deeper Understanding: Conference + 6 consecutive Wed evening workshops)
9–4:30
Wed 20
Wed 27
Certificate in Teaching Science Stages 4 & 5 for Deeper Understanding
Workshops 1 & 2 of 6
4:30–7:30
TBA Effective Tools for Future Planning
Workshop 1: Analysis of Test Data for School Effectiveness
8:30–4
Fri 29 Accreditation Agenda for Teachers Conference: Implications for you and your School 8:30–4
MARCH
Sat 1 Certificate in Digital Literacies - Workshop 1 of 6 (also 5 Apr, 3 May, 2 & 30 Aug, 27 Sep) 11–4
Wed 5
Wed 12
Wed 19
Certificate of Middle Years Mathematics Education
Workshops 4, 5 & 6 (final)
5–7:30
Wed 5
Wed 12
Wed 19
Wed 26
Certificate in Teaching Science Stages 4 & 5 for Deeper Understanding
Workshops 3, 4, 5 & 6 (final)
4:30–7:30
Fri 7 Body Image Conference: Eating Disorders, Obesity, Self Esteem and Weight Issues in Primary and Secondary Schools 8:30–4
Mon 17 Values Education: Implicit and Explicit Teaching in the Secondary Setting 2–5
APRIL
Sat 5
Certificate in Digital Literacies - Workshop 2
11–4
MAY
Sat 3 Certificate in Digital Literacies - Workshop 3 11–4
Mon 5 HSC Drama Enrichment Evening 4–8
Thu 8 Working with the Abused or Neglected Child in the Classroom 8:30–4
Fri 23 The Middle Years of Schooling: Issues and Responsibilities 8:30–4
Fri 30 Teaching Reading Within a Balanced Literacy Program 8:30–4
JUNE
Wed 11 Interactive White Board: Maximising use in the Primary Classroom (K–6) 8:30–4
Fri 13 Mentoring for Early Career Teachers 9–4
Wed 18 Motivational Interviewing for Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation - Introductory Workshop 2–5
Wed 25 Interactive White Board: Maximising use in the Secondary Classroom 9–4
Thu 26 -
Fri 27
Motivational Interviewing for Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation - Advanced Workshops 8:30–4
Mon 30 Successful Learning Conference 2008 8–4
JULY
Tue 1 Successful Learning Conference 2008 8:30–4
Fri 25 Advanced Mentoring for Early Career Teachers 9–4
Tue 29 Certificate in Educational Studies (Learning Support)
Workshop 1 of 5 (also 19 Aug, 2 & 16 Sep, 21 Oct)
4:30–7
AUGUST
Sat 2
Sat 30
Certificate in Digital Literacies - Workshops 4 & 5 11–4
Fri 15 Teaching Writing Within a Balanced Literacy Program 8:30–4
Tue 19 Certificate in Educational Studies (Learning Support) - Workshop 2 4:30–7
Fri 22 Science in the Middle School: Challenges and Opportunities 8:30–4
TBA Success for Boys/Success for Girls: Achieving Success for ALL  
SEPTEMBER
Tue 2
Tue 16
Certificate in Educational Studies (Learning Support) - Workshops 3 & 4 4:30–7
Fri 5 -
Sat 6
Future Directions in Literacy Conference 2008: Local Conversations
(Certificate in Primary Literacy Education: Conference + 5 Tue evening workshops)
8:30–5
Tue 9
Tue 16
Tue 23
Certificate in Primary Literacy Education - Workshops 1, 2 & 3 of 5 5–7:30
Fri 12 Embedding ICT in Stages 3, 4 & 5: Some fresh ideas 8:30–4
Sat 27 Certificate in Digital Literacies - Workshop 6 (final) 11–4
OCTOBER
Thu 9 -
Fri 10
Teaching English and the Arts in the 21st Century Conference: Action, Imagination, Engagement 8:30–4
Tue 14
Tue 21
Certificate in Primary Literacy Education - Workshops 4 & 5 (final) 5–7:30
Tue 21 Certificate in Educational Studies (Learning Support) - Workshop 5 (final) 4:30–7
Fri 31 Quality Literature for Quality Learning (K–6) 8–3:15
TBA Consistency of Teacher Judgment Conference: Sharpening the focus  
NOVEMBER
Wed 12 The Middle Years of Schooling: Issues & Responsibilities 8:30–4
Fri 14 Strategies for Working in Diverse Social and Cultural Classrooms
8:30–4
Tue 18 Mentoring for Early Career Teachers 9–4
Tue 18 Advanced Mentoring for Early Career Teachers 9–4
Fri 21 Intercultural Languages Education Workshop 9–4
DECEMBER
Fri 12 National Curriculum Symposium  


Flexible Learning & In-Service Programs

SPICE : Schools Projects In-Service Certificate of Education
An innovative Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies program:


Primary Music Education Workshop
2.5 hr course delivered at your school – date & time to suit your needs

Independent Learning Portfolio Units - ILLP & IPLP
Self-paced – no attendance required