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Executive Conference 2010: Leading Action for Lasting Improvement
At this year’s Executive conference, on August 29 -30, acclaimed academic Professor John Hattie will be leading a team of internationally renowned speakers in examining what actually works in schools and how leaders can promote improvement in their schools. In a rare presentation outside of New Zealand, Hattie will address his ground breaking research and seminal work, Visible Learning, a synthesis of over 800 meta-analyses relating to achievement. Joining Hattie at the conference are other notable academics: Professor Alma Harris, Professor Peter Freebody and Dr Andrew Martin. Frank Crawford HM Chief Inspector, Scotland will also participate in a video conference session.

This promises to be a most exciting conference so don’t miss out! read more...

AIS Primary Conference: Paving the way for learning with the Australian Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum provides schools with a unique opportunity to re-examine the nature of quality learning for primary students. This conference will support teachers to develop curriculum that enables students to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals who are active and informed citizens.

This year's plenary speakers include: Dr Julia Atkin who will be with us for the entire conference making important teaching and learning connections between the speakers, Professor Denis Goodrum (Science), Carmel Fahey (History), Dr Judy Anderson (Maths) and Jan Turbill (English).

Join us for an in depth review of the new curriculum and an exploration of productive learning within subject areas using the ten general capabilities, cross curriculum perspectives and the integration of technology. read more...

Pastoral Care Conference 2010: Rising to the challenge of creating mentally healthy schools
The annual AIS Pastoral Care Conference, on Friday 6th August, promises to be a stimulating and thought provoking day with a wide range of speakers and workshops addressing the important issue of student and staff mental health within the school environment. Delegates will be challenged to consider how they can engage in deliberate strategies to build secure and supportive environments; and promote attitudes and behaviours which enhance mental health and wellbeing.

Plenary speakers include Professor Ian Hickie from the Brain and Mind Institute, Jo Mason from MindMatters Australia, Mark Le Messurier, author of ‘Teaching Tough Kids’; and Matthew Johnstone and Nic Newling from the Black Dog Institute. This is an important professional development activity for anyone involved in a pastoral care role in schools, and indeed for all members of the school community who are interested in the health and wellbeing of our young people. read more...

Leading Insights - Gazing into the Political Crystal Ball
Members are invited to join us as we welcome Paul Kelly, Editor-At-Large, The Australian newspaper, who will provide his insights into the Federal Election read more...

Independent Schools Leadership Centre 2010
A small number of leadership programs remain for 2010. These include:

- Senior Executive
- Business Managers
- Middle Managers
- Council Chairs with their Principal
- Executive PAs
- Leading Insights Series with journalist Paul Kelly later this year.

We are pleased to announce that a number of programs have been be significantly subsidised through the Smarter Schools National Partenerships Program and are open to leaders from all independent schools.

Please note the new direct link from the AIS homepage to the Leadership Centre at:

www.aisnsw.edu.au/leadership

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Executive Conference 2010
The program, flyer and registration form for the 2010 Executive Conference are available here read more...

AGQTP 2010 Project Resources - Thursday, April 01, 2010

Click the'read more' link below to download copies of the current AGQTP 2010 Project reporting templates and other relevant documentation including permissions and copyright forms, located at the bottom of the page.