October 20151 All employees Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC): Decision writing training

This full-day training is open to individuals who write decisions under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). The training has been specifically designed for the right to information environment. Participants will learn and practice new techniques to enhance writing clarity, understanding and persuasiveness. For more information contact the OIC on 3234 7373 or to register visit the OIC website.

Christie Corporate Centre, Brisbane

1-3 Teachers William Glasser Institute Australia: Biennial Conference 2015: Better Choices – Better Life – Better WorldIn this engaging, interactive and challenging conference, exceptional presenters from around the world leaders with extensive knowledge in Neuropsychology will provide us a chance to probe deeper. We will first zoom out to gain greater perspective on the history of research then zero in to challenge our own personal beliefs regarding the solid truth behind human purpose. For more information contact the William Glasser Institute or visit their website.

Ramada Marcoola Beach, Sunshine Coast

6 All employees SAP Training: SAP Getting StartedThis instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the SAP Portal and SAP. This course is a pre-requisite for all other SAP courses. For more information contact Financial Business Systems on 3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.

Computer Lab, Floor 12, Education House

6 All employees SAP Training: Business Intelligence (BI) BasicsThis half-day instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to utilise BI for enhanced reportings. This BI course will cover running and manipulating a BI report, exceptions and conditions and sending, printing and exporting a BI report. For more information contact Financial Business Systems on 3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.

Computer Lab, Floor 12, Education House

6 Teachers, school leaders, school support staff

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Algebraic thinking in Junior SecondaryAlgebra is often viewed as an abstract component of the mathematics curriculum; however, algebraic thinking begins as soon as students solve problems involving unknown quantities. State-wide trends in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 7 students are having difficulty operating with equivalence and equations. This practical workshop will address common errors and will provide teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach algebraic thinking. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Maroochy Surf Club, Maroochydore

7 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Alexandra Hills Hotel, Brisbane

7 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Brothers Leagues Club, Ipswich

7 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Science in Practice 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Logan Diggers, Woodridge

7 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Tourism 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Virginia Golf Club, Brisbane

7 All employees SAP Training: SAP Reporting and enquiriesThis full-day instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to make enquiries and run reports in SAP. For more information contact Financial Business Systems on3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.

Computer Lab, Floor 12, Education House

7 Master teachers, school leaders, teachers

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SunLANDA Data analysisThis workshop will focus on interpreting school NAPLAN data using the online SunLANDA platform.Participants will learn how SunLANDA features can be used to interpret NAPLAN class reports.Participants have the opportunity to analyse their school’s 2015 class data, try out the new features of the QCAA’s data analysis tool SunLANDA online and investigate ways of conducting a research project using SunLANDA as a diagnostic tool. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

7 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Asking questions to improve learningThis effective questioning workshop will focus on identifying the common errors in questioning and the implications they have on learning, a simple and effective process for improving questioning that causes students to think and a range of question types and alternatives to questions that engages and extends student thinking. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Rockhampton Leagues Club, Rockhampton

8 School teachers OneChannel Webinar: An introduction to LittleBitsLittleBits is a system of electronic modules that snap together to create circuits – ideal for prototyping with and bringing ideas to life. In this introduction, The Cube team from the Queensland University of Technology will demonstrate how LittleBits work and discuss some of the projects that students have worked with using LittleBits.

OneChannel webinar

8 Teachers, beginning teachers

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Developing your beginning and establishing teacher toolkitEffective teachers enhance student learning. They have a deep and rich toolkit of strategies and resources they draw on daily. Beginning and establishing teachers also need to build a toolkit. This workshop will focus on explicitly labelling research-based pedagogical strategies and routines that can be used immediately in the classroom, so teachers walk away with the how and the why of classroom practice. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Rockhampton Leagues Club, Rockhampton

8 All employees Epilepsy Queensland Workshop: Understanding EpilepsyThe 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 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.

Ballina

8 All employees Autism Queensland Workshop: Practical Strategies to support transitionThis two-hour workshop will discuss common reasons why individuals with ASD find transitions difficult. The facilitator will highlight examples and practical strategies that may be used to support the transition team. For more information contact Autism Qld on 3273 0000 or to register visit their website.

Gold Coast

8-9 All employees SAP Training: SAP PurchasingThis instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to procure goods and services through shopping carts, purchase orders and general purpose expenditure vouchers (GPEV). For more information contact Financial Business Systems on 3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.

Computer Lab, Floor 12, Education House

8-9 October & 25-26 November

School leaders, executive leaders, public sector employees

Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Coaching Accreditation Phase 1 to 3This program is designed for leaders and managers who want to build their leadership skills to manage themselves and others toward great performance. It develops a higher level of coaching knowledge and skill, leading to an industry-recognised credential in coaching. The program includes four workshop contact days and flexible external learning modules. For more information contact QELI on 3007 5222 or visit their website.

Brisbane

9 Teachers Italian Language Centre: Italian Professional Development for TeachersThe program will include a novel introduction to definite and indefinite articles; strategies to teach the reflexive verbs in all their forms, and provide a tried and trusted unit of work to drive student creativity. For more information contact the Italian Language Centre on 3262 5755 or visit their website.

Italian Language Centre, Newmarket

9 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Science in Practice 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Virginia Golf Club, Brisbane

9 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

City Golf Club, Toowoomba

9 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Logan Diggers, Woodridge

9 All employees SAP Training: SAP AssetsThis half-day instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to manage assets in SAP. For more information contact Financial Business Systems on 3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.

Computer Lab, Floor 12, Education House

9 Teachers, school leaders, school support staff

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Algebraic thinking in Junior SecondaryAlgebra is often viewed as an abstract component of the mathematics curriculum; however, algebraic thinking begins as soon as students solve problems involving unknown quantities. State-wide trends in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 7 students are having difficulty operating with equivalence and equations. This practical workshop will address common errors and will provide teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach algebraic thinking. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

9 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to knowThis three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved; how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Maroochy Surf Club, Maroochydore

11 Teachers Flying Arts Alliance Workshop: PD4Arts Educators Live Workshop: Photography: Place Matters with Judy ParrottThe focus of this Masterclass is on developing a photographic concept of Place, facilitated through interpretation and listening to another's experience and perspectives. Participants develop a concept and create an individual photo story of place. For more information contact Flying Arts Alliance on 3216 1322 or visit their website.

Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane

12 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Brolga Riverside Theatre, Maryborough

12 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Science in Practice 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Alexandra Hills Hotel, Brisbane

12 Teachers, school leaders, school support staff

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Teaching subtraction in the early yearsRecognising and solving subtraction problems can be challenging for young children. This practical workshop deals with common error patterns in subtraction that have been identified in the analysis of Queensland’s NAPLAN data. Teachers will develop a toolkit of hands-on and digital strategies, activities and resources that can be used immediately in class to teach subtraction. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

12-13 Teachers, school leaders

2015 Assessment in Schools ConferenceThis conference is a great opportunity to learn about educational assessment and reporting techniques, teaching and learning strategies and the impact that quality assessment feedback has on motivation and student learning. It will also be a great opportunity to network with your colleagues. For more information contact the Event Coordinator on (02) 8344 1000 or visit their website.

UNSW Global, Roseberry

12-13 Right to Information and Information Privacy practitioners

Office of the Information Commissioner: Fast Track Negotiation Skills TrainingThe free course is designed for participants to learn and practice new techniques for negotiating effectively with applicants and stakeholders in the Queensland Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy (IP) context. Facilitating access to information often involves a series of rapid negotiations with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The course has been specifically designed for the RTI and IP environment and acknowledges that negotiations deal with highly sensitive issues in a time critical and legally complex setting. For more information and to register visit their website.

Christie Conference Centre, Brisbane

13 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Leagues Club, Rockhampton

13 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Tourism 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Logan Diggers, Woodridge

13 1HR staff OneChannel Webinar: WRIS Why do we bother with EB?Enterprise bargaining occurs when an employer and employees negotiate terms and conditions of employment. This information session aims to provide an overview of the bargaining process and how enterprise agreements affect the management of DET employees. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

13 Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for The Arts: Prep – Year 6C2C Technologies Manager Marcel Bruyn will provide an overview of C2C materials for Technologies for Prep - Year 6. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

13 Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: Emotions and learningThe Science of Learning is confirming the vital role emotions play in engagement and learning, particularly during the adolescent years. This talk will provide an overview of the research that highlights the organisational and motivational role of emotions in learning, and will consider the development of the emotional brain, how emotions influence memory and attention, and will also look into the impact of trauma and stress on the cognitive and socio-emotional processes of the brain. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

13 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Alexandra Hills Hotel, Brisbane and Brolga Riverside Theatre, Maryborough

13 All employees Queensland Ombudsman: Complaints Management TrainingThis training is designed to help frontline officers and internal review officers manage complaints more effectively. The training is a valuable combination of theory, investigative process and administrative best practice using scenarios and case studies from investigations we’ve undertaken for maximum benefit to participants. For more information contact Cassandra Brown, Queensland Ombudsman on 3005 7023 or visit their website.

Brisbane

13 School leaders, teachers

Catch Up Information WebinarCatch Up Literacy and Catch Up Numeracy are structured one-to-one interventions proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who struggle with literacy and numeracy.This one-hour information session gives an overview of the Catch Up interventions and their implementation and management in schools (or other settings). You can ask questions to help you decide whether these interventions would be suitable for struggling students in your school. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their website.

Webinar

14 Teachers, school leaders

Positive and Protective – Promoting healthy sexuality in children and young peopleThis course run by True Relations and Reproductive Health (formerly Family Planning Queensland) will explore and discuss resources and strategies for promoting healthy sexual development and personal safety skills. The information and resources presented are grounded in the latest research and practice and will assist professionals in their work with children and young people. For more information contact Branka Bogdan, True Relationships on 3250 0294 or visit their website.

Toowoomba

14 Teachers, school leaders

QAAE Twilight Forum: Implementing the Australian Curriculum: The ArtsThis Queensland Advocates for Arts Education (QAAE) forum will include an introduction to Curriculum to Classroom (C2C) information and resources that will be available to all schooling sectors and include discussions about arts implementation and provide an opportunity to ask questions in an open forum. For more information contact the QAAE or to register visit their website.

Somerville House, South Brisbane

14 Teachers, school staff OneChannel Webinar: Young Carers – Where’s your head at?This session presented by Julia Spotswood from Carers Queensland, will explore strategies to identify young carers and the supports available to them, engage teachers in an active process of understanding how a day may look for a young person caring for someone with mental illnessAnd provide personal stories and the positive impact of the young carer being supported by the school and other services. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

14 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Quality Hotel Sheridan Plaza, Cairns

14 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay

14 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Science in Practice 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Country Comfort, Ipswich

14 Teachers, school leaders

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Showcase: Assessment resourcesThis free interactive demonstration will showcase three key assessments now available at ACER. They are Pattern and Structure Assessment (PASA), Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) and Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). For more information and contact ACER on(03) 9277 5555 or to register visit their website.

Bayview State School, Thornlands

14 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to knowThis three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved; how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns

14 Teachers, school leaders, school support staff

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Algebraic thinking in Junior SecondaryAlgebra is often viewed as an abstract component of the mathematics curriculum; however, algebraic thinking begins as soon as students solve problems involving unknown quantities. State-wide trends in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 7 students are having difficulty operating with equivalence and equations. This practical workshop will address common errors and will provide teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach algebraic thinking. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Arundel Hills Country Club, Gold Coast

14 School leaders, teachers

Catch Up Numeracy TrainingCatch Up Numeracy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who struggle with numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling learners. The interactive online sessions cover: background; assessing numeracy skills and selecting appropriate numeracy activities and delivering the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their website.

Webinar

14 All employees Epilepsy Queensland Workshops: Understanding Epilepsy and Midazolam AdministrationThe topics covered include introduction to epilepsy, recognising the types of seizures, seizure management, minimising triggers, first aid and emergency situations and Midazolam administration. There will also be 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.

Gold Coast Neurology, Benowa

15 All employees Office of the Information Commissioner: Privacy Complaint Management WebinarDesigned for agency officers who assess, manage and respond to complaints in accordance with obligations under the IP Act, the webinar will explore some of the procedural issues associated with privacy complaints and outline strategies and mechanisms for dealing with them to achieve positive outcomes for both agencies and complainants.. For more information contact the Office of the Information Commissioner on 3234 7373 or visit their website.

Webinar

15 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

15 Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for Technologies: P to 6C2C Technologies Manager Marcel Bruyn will provide an overview of C2C materials for Technologies for Prep - Year 6. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

15 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Quality Hotel Sheridan Plaza, Cairns and Leagues Club, Rockhampton

15 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Science in Practice 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

City Golf Club, Toowoomba

15 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Tourism 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

City Golf Club, Toowoomba

15 School leaders, teachers

Catch Up Literacy TrainingCatch Up Literacy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who struggle with literacy and numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling readers. The interactive online sessions cover: background; assessing reading skills and selecting appropriate books and delivering the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their website.

Webinar

16 All employees Health and Community Services Workforce Council Workshop: Emotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships wisely and empathetically. This workshop will give you simple and practical tools to build your emotional intelligence skills. The tools will help you communicate more effectively, enable you to be more assertive, feel more confident and build better relationships. For more information contact HCS Workforce Council on 1800 112 585 or visit their website.

Caboolture Hub, Caboolture

16 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

16Applications close

All employees Advance Queensland Research FellowshipsThe Advance Queensland Research Fellowships supports original research that will have positive impacts on Queensland. The program will assist in attracting and keeping the best and brightest research minds in Queensland, and will build Queensland’s capacity to conduct innovative research and development. For more information contact Advance Queensland on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or visit their website.

Brisbane

16 Teachers, school leaders, school support staff

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Algebraic thinking in Junior SecondaryAlgebra is often viewed as an abstract component of the mathematics curriculum; however, algebraic thinking begins as soon as students solve problems involving unknown quantities. State-wide trends in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 7 students are having difficulty operating with equivalence and equations. This practical workshop will address common errors and will provide teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach algebraic thinking. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Picnic Point, Toowoomba

16-17 Teachers STEM to STEAM: Creative Lab 21st Century Learning for Maths, Science & Information Technology teachersInterested in enlivening and enriching your teaching and learning? Queensland Museum presents an immersive professional development activity for educators; designed to put you in the role of the self-directed learner, and encourage a cross- pollinated style of engagement with content. Workshops include Science in Motion, Animated Creatures, Ingenious Engineers, and Collection Electronica. For more information contact the Queensland Museum on 3840 7555 or visit their website.

Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

16 October – 24 January

Executive leaders, public sector employees, teachers

Public Sector Management Program: Unit two: Managing Self and Others This national four-unit course is a graduate certificate program, delivered over 15 months. This unit provides insights into key individual and group behaviours, and offers skills for communicating with and managing people and teams. For more information contact the Queensland Program Manager, Queensland University of Technology on 3138 1856 or visit the program website.

Townsville

17-18 Teachers ICPESS 2015: XIII International Conference on Physical Education and Sports ScienceThis conference will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Physical Education and Sports Science. For more information visit the conference website.

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai

19 Teachers, school leaders, school support staff

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – How to read challenging texts – making thinking visibleChallenging texts and higher-order questions present difficulties to many students. This is confirmed by the NAPLAN results. In this workshop, we will engage with challenging texts to explore the metacognitive strategies which build student confidence and knowledge when students apply them. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim

19 School leaders, teachers, public sector employees

QELi Conference: Using data to promote excellence and equity in schoolsThis conference is presented by the University of Manchester, Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi) and six partner schools. It draws on research carried out by a network of schools and university researchers to explore how various forms of data can be used to address the challenge of achieving excellence for all of their students. For more information contact QELi on 3007 5222, visit their website or register here.

Caboolture Hub Conference Room, Caboolture

19 Teachers ACHPER Qld Primary HPE Conference: The Learners in HPEThis conference will deliver presentations, practical sessions, workshops and panels discussions which will focus on the conference theme. Conference sessions will addresses contemporary pedagogical practices, how assessment informs student learning, different approaches employed to implement the Australian Curriculum, acknowledging student voice, and adopting reflective practices. For more information contact ACHPER Qld on 3895 8383 or visit their website.

Kedron-Wavell Services Club, Chermside

19 School leaders Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) Lift People, Lift Performance: Emerging Leaders – Lift Performance: School AlignmentThis webinar will allow participants to draw on critical leadership success factors to build a portfolio of personal ideas and relational strategies to implement with your staff and community stakeholders. It is intended for the whole school or for the leadership team. For more information contact QASSP on 3831 7011or to register visit their website.

Webinar

19 School leaders, teachers

Catch Up Numeracy TrainingCatch Up Numeracy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who struggle with numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling learners. The interactive online sessions cover: background; assessing numeracy skills and selecting appropriate numeracy activities and delivering the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their website.

Webinar

19 Teachers Language Educators Professional DevelopmentThis full-day session will explore how Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) can enhance student engagement and understanding in the context of additional language learning. For more information contact Claire Klich, Scarborough State School or to register visit this website.

Scarborough State School, Scarborough

19 School leaders Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) Fierce Conversations Refresher WorkshopThis one- day course is a refresher and revitaliser course for those who have previously attended a two-day workshop. For more information contact QASSP on 3831 7011 or visit their website.

Brisbane

19 Teachers Flying Arts Alliance Workshop: PD4Arts Educators Web TV: Printmaking 1 (Fundamentals) with Jude RobertsPrintmaking – an historical perspective and contemporary practice frame. This interactive web session is for Middle School teachers interested in learning more about basic studio techniques in printmaking that can be applied in classroom settings. For more information contact Flying Arts Alliance on 3216 1322 or visit their website.

Online webinar

19 Teachers Flying Arts Alliance Workshop: PD4Arts Educators Web TV: Printmaking 2 (Advanced) with Jude RobertsThis session is an interactive webcast for Secondary school teachers interested in exploring advanced printmaking techniques with students with emphasis on one print area and project development. For more information contact Flying Arts Alliance on 3216 1322 or visit their website.

Online webinar

19 All employees Get Active Queensland Accreditation ProgramThis free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.

Brisbane

19 All employees Get Active Queensland Accreditation ProgramThis free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.

Hervey Bay

19 All employees Get Active Queensland Accreditation ProgramThis free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.

Toowoomba

19-20 All employees SAP Training: Business Intelligence (BI) Semi-Power UserThis instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to utilise BI for enhanced reportings. This BI course will cover Business explorer and BEx analyser, advanced workbook creation and BEx query designer. For more information contact Financial Business Systems on 3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.

Computer Lab, Floor 12, Education House

19 October – 11 December

Teachers Japan Foundation: J-Basic Online for TeachersThe Japan Foundation provides an eight-week online course for teachers with a basic level of Japanese who would like to build their language skills. Through this course teachers will develop a working knowledge of Japanese grammatical structures and build their confidence and skills in using Japanese effectively in the classroom. For more information contact the Japan Foundation or visit their website.

Online course

19-20 October & 11-13 November

Executive leaders, public sector employees

UQ Business School: Leadership Styles and PracticeThis course examines the connections between actions, attitudes and values, and effective management and leadership behaviours. Using contemporary knowledge and a variety of practical tools and frameworks, this course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to identify, analyse and enhance leadership styles at an individual, group and organisational level.Explore your own leadership style through a 360-degree self-assessment and develop a personal leadership plan which aligns these frameworks and theories with practical, real world application. For more information contact Belinda Pritchard, Associate Director – Industry Engagement on 3346 7111 or visit their website.

UQ Business School Executive Venue, Brisbane

19-23 Executive leaders ANZSOG Program: Towards Strategic Leadership – Developing strategic capacity in the public sector: Module 2The second module of this Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Program is specifically designed for managers who are moving into or have recently moved into a senior executive leadership role. Course participants will further develop their ability to think and act on a strategic level. The learning model consists of two five-day intensive residential modules (the first held in June) and is designed to give participants the opportunity to examine different approaches to decision-making and leadership. For more information contact the TSL team, ANZSOG on(03) 8344 1990 or visit their website.

Melbourne

20 School leaders, teachers

Better Together: Connecting Schools, Early Childhood Services and CommunitiesThis focus of this full-day event is to share ideas and practical strategies around transition to school and innovative early childhood development initiatives; exploring themes of building effective collaborative partnerships, using the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) to inform innovative early childhood practice and showcasing a range of approaches meeting the needs of all children and families. For more information contact the AEDC on 3328 6707 or to register visit this website.

Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast

20 All employees Workforce Council: Working with complex and demanding clientsThe training will assist direct service workers and helpers in their work with such complex, and at times challenging, clients. It will initially explore a range of ways of understanding such complex clients and the challenges they bring. Then it will look at strategies and techniques to offer a perspective from which a meaningful and helping relationship may develop. This workshop emphasises skills and strategies as the foundation for effective helping. For more information contact Health and Community Services Workforce Council on 3234 0190 or to register visit their website.

The Learning Hub, Adelaide Street, Brisbane

20 School leaders, teachers

Catch Up Literacy TrainingCatch Up Literacy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who struggle with literacy and numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling readers. The interactive online sessions cover: background; assessing reading skills and selecting appropriate books and delivering the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their website.

Webinar

20-21 Public sector employees, executive leaders

Business Innovation & Improvement in Government (BiiG) 2015 Conference: Leadership for change, innovation for results: a new synthesisThe conference will also pick up and extend many of the big themes explored in recent BiiG speaker series and workshops, including collaboration, innovation, leadership and the growing impact of new digital and data capabilities across all aspects of our work and performance. As the public service responds to the priorities of a new Government – investment, jobs, better public services – continuing to build the leadership, reform and delivery capabilities of the public service becomes even more important. For more information contact Rebecca Hannan, BiiG on 0407 817 690 or visit their website.

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank

21 All employees Conversations about Supporting Women in the Public SectorThis one-day conference is for everyone who is interested in supporting women in the workplace. It will discuss government priorities, the latest research on unconscious bias and its impact in the workplace and the Champions of Change initiative. Keynote speaker is The Honourable Shannon Fentiman, Minister for Communities Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Multi-Cultural Affairs. For more information contact the conference organisers on 3856 3998 or visit their website. Registrations are available here.

Pullman Hotel, Brisbane

21 Teachers, school staff OneChannel Webinar: Young Carers – Let’s talk physicalThis session presented by Julia Spotswood from Carers Queensland, will explore strategies to identify young carers and the supports available to them, engage teachers in an active process of understanding how a day may look for a young person caring for someone with mental illnessAnd provide personal stories and the positive impact of the young carer being supported by the school and other services. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

21 Teachers, school leaders, school support staff

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Part-whole thinking in upper primaryPart-whole thinking is a proven problem-solving strategy. State-wide trends in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 5 students are having difficulty operating with whole numbers and identifying the parts of a problem. This practical workshop will tackle common errors and will provide teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach the part-whole concept. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

21 School leaders, teachers

Catch Up Numeracy TrainingCatch Up Numeracy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who struggle with numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling learners. The interactive online sessions cover: background; assessing numeracy skills and selecting appropriate numeracy activities and delivering the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their website.

Webinar

21 All employees Autism Queensland Workshop: Practical Strategies to support transitionThis two-hour workshop will discuss common reasons why individuals with ASD find transitions difficult. The facilitator will highlight examples and practical strategies that may be used to support the transition team. For more information contact Autism Qld on 3273 0000 or to register visit their website.

Autism Queensland, Sunnybank Hills

22 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Higher-order questioning: What NAPLAN Reading test data tells usThis workshop will focus on key messages from NAPLAN test data for reading, identification of higher-order question types in the NAPLAN Reading test, teaching strategies to improve student performance on these higher-order questions and understanding the New SunLANDA online analysis tool. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

22 Executive leaders Business Innovation & Improvement in Government (BiiG) Workshop: New Synthesis – An applied process of discoveryLed by Jocelyne Bourgon, President of Public Governance International (Canada), this one-day workshop will introduce participants to the “new synthesis” framework. Ms Bourgon is a respected public service leader who brings over 30 years of experience in policy and service leadership in Canada and around the world. She is the former head of the Canadian federal public service, an advisor to international bodies like the OECD and an advisor to political and public service leadership in many countries. Nominations are being coordinated via the Innovation Champions network. For more information contact Rebecca Hannan, BiiG on 0407 817 690 or visit their website.

Treasury Hotel, Brisbane

22 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to knowThis three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved; how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Rockhampton Leagues Club, Rockhampton

22 School leaders, teachers

Catch Up Literacy TrainingCatch Up Literacy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who struggle with literacy and numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling readers. The interactive online sessions cover: background; assessing reading skills and selecting appropriate books and delivering the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their website.

Webinar

22 All employees Epilepsy Queensland Workshops: Understanding Epilepsy and Midazolam AdministrationThe topics covered include introduction to epilepsy, recognising the types of seizures, seizure management, minimising triggers, first aid and emergency situations and Midazolam administration. There will also be 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.

Gabba Towers, Woolloongabba

22-23 All employees 2015 Biennial Copyright Law and Practice SymposiumThe Copyright Society of Australia and Australian Copyright Council symposium will look at key themes including the copyright policy agenda in Australia, Europe and North America, copyright industries and digital disruption and recent case law. Keynote speakers include Senator George Brandis, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts and Maria Martin-Prat, Head of the Copyright Unit in the European Commission Internal Market Directorate General, the unit responsible for the development and enforcement of copyright law and policy in Europe. For more information contact the Copyright Society of Australia on (02) 8815 9790 or visit their website.

National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour

22-23 Executive leaders, public sector employees

UQ Business School: New Leader CourseThe course is designed for supervisors, managers or team leaders who are looking for essential knowledge and skills in leadership and management. It covers key areas such as managing task and performance, handling conflict, teams, communication, personal and leadership styles, motivation and delegation. For more information contact Belinda Pritchard, Associate Director – Industry Engagement, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit their website.

UQ Business School Executive Venue, Brisbane

23 Public sector employees

Queensland Parliament Seminar: Committees @ WorkThis half-day seminar will provide the most up-to-date and practical information on the reform and modernisation of Queensland’s parliamentary committee system and its impacts on public sector officers. The structure and purpose of the new portfolio-based committees will be outlined, together with the role of parliamentary committees. Keynote speakers include the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, the Deputy Clerk and senior committee office staff. For more information email Queensland Parliament or visit their website.

Parliament House, Brisbane

23 Teachers PrimaryConnections: Teaching Inquiry Science – Getting Started: One-Day Introduction to Primary ConnectionsThis course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and teaching strategies to teach primary inquiry science successfully. For more information contact PrimaryConnections on (02) 9386 4544 or visit their website.

Saxon’s, Brisbane

23 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Spelling mattersThis spelling workshop will focus on the importance of teaching spelling across all year levels, cover the teaching of spelling in all key learning areas, show how the NAPLAN Spelling test data indicates the need for a more strategic, whole-school focus when it comes to teaching spelling, explore the four kinds of spelling knowledge, show that spelling is logical and learnable, and that there is a system and provide teaching strategies to improve student performance in spelling. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

St James Parish Centre, Toowoomba

23 Teachers, school leaders, school support staff

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Fractional thinking in early primaryThis practical workshop will unpack the conceptual understandings required for fractional thinking, and will explore common error patterns that have been identified in the analysis of Queensland’s NAPLAN data. Teachers will develop a toolkit of hands-on and digital strategies, activities and resources that can be used immediately in class to teach fractions. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

23 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to knowThis three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved; how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay

23 School leaders, teachers, public sector employees

Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Practical Resilience ProgramQELi 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 5222 or visit their website.

Brisbane

24New!!

Teachers Queensland Art Teacher’s Association (QATA) Printmaking WorkshopThis workshop, presented by Karen Hannah, will introduce gelli plates for creating monoprints. Gelli plates are fun and encourage experimentation and development of layered surfaces. For more information contact QATA or visit their website.

Cannon Hill Anglican College, Cannon Hill

26 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

RSL, Townsville

26 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

27New!!

Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_Choose It Makers Part 2This web conference is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides) engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Choose It Maker 3 is an online learning tool to support students who are developing choice making and early learning concepts. This session will identify how you can customise options for accessing choose It maker activities, including using eye gaze and the Choose It Maker app for the iPad or Android devices. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

27New!!

School staff OneChannel Webinar: CARA and Excursion PlannerThe session will provide an overview on searching for and creating new CARA; searching or copying existing excursion plan; creating a new excursion planner record / excursion planner wizard; links between excursion planner and CARA; available reports and approval process. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

27New!!

Teachers OneChannel Webinar: eBooks – Create your ownThis program will explore how students can create digital multimodal texts by creating eBooks. Digital tools which will be mentioned are web tools, iPad apps, Android apps, Windows 8 apps, Windows software and Mac software. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

27New!!

Teachers OneChannel Webinar: STEM – SPARQ-edStudents Performing Advanced Research Queensland (SPARQ-ed) is now into its seventh year of operation. Established by Professor Ian Frazer as a joint effort between DET and the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, SPARQ-ed has provided innovative practical workshops. In this session, participants will learn about the workshops and program SPARQ-ed offers to students and school staff; see practical examples of how cutting edge concepts and techniques used in modern biomedical research labs can be adapted for use in senior secondary science classrooms and share examples of how prior laboratory experience can be adapted to classroom practice which supports high level concepts in the senior biology and chemistry curriculum. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

27New!!

Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: Future of Teaching and Learning ForumIn partnership with Griffith University, the department will host a thought-provoking and engaging panel discussion of educational leaders to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. The 2015 theme for International World Teachers’ Day is Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies. This provides us with an opportunity to discuss how teachers, school leaders and educators can best support our colleagues, students and aspiring teachers, in an increasingly complex, multicultural and technological society. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

27 Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for Languages: Years 5 – 10C2C Languages Assistant Manager David Goldsworthy will provide an overview of C2C materials for Languages for Years 5 - 10. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

27 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

City Golf Club, Toowoomba

27 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns

27 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Science in Practice 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

RSL, Townsville

27 Teachers Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland (STAQ) Webinar: Beyond Science Content – Science as a human endeavourThis is the second of four webinars and will focus on teaching beyond science content and incorporating science as a human endeavour, science inquiry skills and science literacy into your science lessons. It will also provide teachers with a model of how to address science as a human endeavour in their classrooms and resources. The third webinar will be 1 March 2016. For more information contact Gaynor Johnson on 0430 731 120 or to register visit the STAQ website.

Webinar

27-30 Executive leaders UQ Business School: Leadership for Senior Executive WomenWith the accelerating rate of change in today's business environment, it is vitally important that women in leadership think in new ways, take diverse perspectives and lead with courage. This course will empower you to drive change in yourself, your team and your workplace. It will allow you 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 Belinda Pritchard, Associate Director – Industry Engagement, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit their website.

UQ Business School Executive Venue, Brisbane

28New!!

Teachers OneChannel Webinar: Programming Overview for Years P-6This web conference series aims to prepare teachers for the implementation of the programming component of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2016. Aimed specifically at Year P-6 teachers, this session looks at how the Digital Technologies Curriculum and C2C resources introduce students to pre-programming and visual programming skills. The session will discuss why programming skills are important for today’s learners, the important difference between programming and coding, online resources and available support. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

28New!!

School leaders, school staff

OneChannel Webinar: About Websites for SchoolsThis webinar is designed for participants who are building and/or maintaining a school website built on Microsoft SharePoint 2010. This live program will provide an overview and background of Websites for Schools and QSchools app, advice on what content your website should contain, the DET standards and it will provide you with information regarding available premium services on offer. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

28New!!

School leaders OneChannel Webinar: Flipped Classrooms and Blended LearningIn this session presented by Steve Francis, we’ll explore the use of technology to flip classrooms and the many models of blended learning. The digital revolution is upon us. Blended learning models provide the opportunity to utilise technology and more traditional approaches to increase student engagement. Please note there is a fee for this program. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

28 Teachers, school staff OneChannel Webinar: Young Carers – Caring: it’s complicatedThis session presented by Julia Spotswood from Carers Queensland, will explore strategies to identify young carers and the supports available to them, engage teachers in an active process of understanding how a day may look for a young person caring for someone with mental illnessAnd provide personal stories and the positive impact of the young carer being supported by the school and other services. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

28 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns

28 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Tourism 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

28 All employees SPELD Qld Seminar: Understanding the Development of Spelling Skills, Causes of Spelling Difficulties and Strategies for InterventionPractical strategies will be explored in this workshop to teach spelling in a multi-sensory way. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.

Queen Alexandra Home, Coorparoo

29New!!

Principals, deputy principals

The Annual Performance Review (APR) process for Principals and Deputy PrincipalsThis session will provide an overview and detail a step-by-step guide for principals and deputy principals to complete their Annual Performance Development Plan (APDP). The APDP is the development plan that forms the basis of the Annual Performance Review using the process introduced from the start of Term 3, 2015. This process aligns to the Australian Professional Standard for Principals and the Leadership Profiles as produced by AITSL. This 45 minute session is available on OneChannel.

IConnect session

29New!!

Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for The Arts: Years 7-10In this session C2C Arts Managers Mahoney Archer and Andrew Reid will provide an overview of C2C materials for the Arts for 7-10. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

29New!!

Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_Windows 8 Inclusive Settings Part 3This web conference is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides) engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Windows 8 is becoming more and more common on state school computers and tablets. It has significant benefits for students with specific access needs, as well as promoting an inclusive learning environment. This session will explore the inclusive and special access tools available in Windows 8 to support student engagement with the curriculum. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

29 Teachers Oral History Queensland: Presenting the interviewThis two-hour workshop covers what happens to the oral history interview once the microphone is turned off, and the individual or identity leaves the chair and walks away from the table? Join the conversation about oral history storytelling, the artefact, and the treatments often applied to them. For more information contact Oral History Queensland or to register visit the State Library of Queensland website.

State Library Queensland Auditorium, South Brisbane

29 1HR staff OneChannel Webinar: WRIS How MOA’s help IPS decision makingThis webinar will cover: who is the employer / legal entity; what is the head of power relationship between the various Acts and other industrial instruments; how do these considerations impact upon decision-making in IPS schools; what matters are covered in the MOA for IPS and what assistance is available to help schools navigate these complexities. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

29 Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for The Arts: Years 7 – 10C2C Arts Managers Mahoney Archer and Andrew Reid will provide an overview of C2C materials for the Arts for Years 7–10. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

29 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Virginia Golf Club, Brisbane

29 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – The Arts subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Logan Diggers, Woodridge

29 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Science in Practice 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns

29 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Tourism 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns

29 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Asking questions to improve learningThis effective questioning workshop will focus on identifying the common errors in questioning and the implications they have on learning, a simple and effective process for improving questioning that causes students to think and a range of question types and alternatives to questions that engages and extends student thinking. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

QCAA, Brisbane

29 All employees Queensland Ombudsman: Your Ethical CompassThis half-day training program is designed to improve ethical standards in the public service and was developed in response to the demand for ethics training as a result of the State government's integrity and accountability reforms. The aim of the course is to understand the guiding principles of good and ethical decision-making, identify ethical hotspots within a decision-making framework,apply these principles to real scenarios and make better decisions and protect yourself and your agency. For more information contact Cassandra Brown, Queensland Ombudsman on 3005 7023 or visit their website.

Brisbane

29 Teachers Flying Arts Alliance Workshop: PD4Arts Educators Web TV: New Media in the ArtsWhat is new media and who are leaders in the field? This interactive web session is for secondary teachers who are interested in engaging students with current approaches to New Media and Art. For more information contact Flying Arts Alliance on 3216 1322 or visit their website.

Online webinar

29 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to knowThis three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved; how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Burnett Riverside Motel, Bundaberg

29 Teachers, school leaders

Peer Support Implementation Training: Primary Implementation WorkshopThis 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.

Brisbane

29 Teachers, school leaders

Peer Support Implementation Training: Secondary Implementation WorkshopThis 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.

Brisbane

30 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Manufacturing subjectsParticipants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay

30 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Science in Practice 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay

30 Teachers Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation – Tourism 2015Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay

30 Teachers QLD Health, Physical Education, Physical Activity, Outdoor Education and Sports Conference: EnergiseThis conference brings together an exciting array of leading professionals. The interactive workshops are designed to include cutting edge strategies and practice to build your knowledge and energise your teaching to engage and enrich student learning. For more information contact the conference organiser or visit their website.

RACV Royal Pines Resort,Gold Coast

30 Executive leaders Public Sector Commission (PSC) Thought Leader Seminar: Leading in changing authorising environmentsThis seminar will be presented by Paul ‘t Hart, Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). For more information contact the PSC on 3003 2800 or to register visit their website.

53 Albert Street, Brisbane

30 Executive leaders Public Sector Commission (PSC) CEO Roundtable: Leading in changing authorising environmentsThis roundtable will be presented by Paul ‘t Hart, Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). For more information contact the PSC on 3003 2800 or to register visit their website.

53 Albert Street, Brisbane

30 Executive leaders Public Sector Commission (PSC) Executive Dialogue: Leading in changing authorising environmentsThis free afternoon event will be presented by Paul ‘t Hart, Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). For more information contact the PSC on 3003 2800 or to register visit their website.

53 Albert Street, Brisbane

30 Teachers MultiLit – PreLit WorkshopPrep 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.

Brisbane

31 Teachers Oral History Queensland: Advanced WorkshopThis workshop will focus on oral history projects for people who have already done the initial 'how to do oral histories' workshop and know the basics of interviewing. This is a practical ‘hands on’ workshop. For more information contact Suzanne Mulligan at Oral History Queensland on 3376 1865 or visit their website.

Creative Industries Precinct, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove

31 Teachers Italian Language Centre: Italian Professional Development for TeachersThe program will include a novel introduction to definite and indefinite articles; strategies to teach the reflexive verbs in all their forms, and provide a tried and trusted unit of work to drive student creativity. For more information contact the Italian Language Centre on 3262 5755 or visit their website.

Talara Primary College, Currimundi

31 Teachers SEAQ Workshop: Developing Conceptual Understandings in the Australian Curriculum: Civics and CitizenshipThis Social Educators’ Association of Queensland (SEAQ) workshop will present information about teaching strategies that develop understandings of the concepts underlying the forthcoming Australian Curriculum: Civics and Citizenship. There will be a focus on concepts appropriate to all Year levels (e.g. democracy, justice), and an opportunity for teachers in Year level or Band groups to apply the strategies to their own level. For more information contact SEAQ on 0410 859 728 or visit their website.

CQU Campus, Ann Street, Brisbane

31 Teachers Swimming Queensland Teacher WorkshopThis free workshop will advance participants’ knowledge in competitive swimming. The practical session will include developing the swimming technique of novice swimmers, swimming strokes and corrections and skill acquisition needed to transition into competition. For more information contact Karla Dillon, Swimming Queensland on 3390 2011or to register visit their website.

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Updated 27 October 2015