November 20152 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.

Arundel Hills Country Club, Gold Coast

2 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.

Brolga Riverside Theatre, Maryborough

2 School leaders, teachers, school staff

KidsMatter: Implementation support and network meetingThis workshop provides an opportunity for sharing of experiences in implementing KidsMatter. In addition to building networks and collegial support, these workshops also provide additional professional learning and support from KidsMatter staff to enhance the implementation process. For more information contact Michael Hardie, KidsMatter Primary on 3512 8500, or to register visit their website.

Brisbane Catholic Education Centre, North Lakes

2-3 Executive leaders UQ Business School: Enhancing the Customer Experience This course is designed to help executives, owners and managers understand, audit and improve the total customer experience. It will reinforce the importance of looking holistically at an organisation and gaining a deeper understanding about how all organisational activities have impact on the customer journey. 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

3 Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_Explore The Learning PlaceThis web conference is designed to provide support to those engaged in the Digital Practice Guide. In this session we will explore 'The Learning Place' - the range of resources available within the Learning Place and how you can utilise this site to assist you in your Digital Practice Guide process. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

3 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: AnimationsThis program will explore a range of tools available for students to create animations across platforms such as web tools, iPad apps, Android apps, Windows 8 apps, Windows software and Mac software. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

3 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, Caloundra

3 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.

Brolga Riverside Theatre, Maryborough

3 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.

Brolga Riverside Theatre, Maryborough

4 Heads of program iConnect Session: The Annual Performance Review (APR) process for Heads of ProgramThis session will provide an overview and detail a step-by-step guide for heads of program (master teachers, guidance officers, HOCS, HOSES, and HODs) 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 4, 2015. This process aligns to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the Australian Professional Standard for Principals as produced by AITSL. This 45 minute session is available through iConnect.

iConnect session

4 BSMs, school staff OneChannel Webinar: OneSchool End/Beginning of Year StudentThis web conference is designed to provide a checklist to assist schools to complete end-of-year student procedures and processes in OneSchool. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

4 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: Programming overview for Years 7-10This web conference series aims to prepare teachers for the implementation of the programming component of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2016. Upcoming sessions can be found in the related programs tab to the right of this page. Follow on year level specific web conferences are available to complement this introduction session. Aimed specifically at year 7-10 teachers, this session looks at how the Digital Technologies Curriculum and C2C resources introduce students to general-purpose and object-oriented programming skills. The session will discuss why programming skills are important for today’s learners, the important. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

4 School leaders, school staff

OneChannel Webinar: Websites for Schools images and docs 2/4This program is designed for participants who are building and/or maintaining a school website built on SharePoint 2010. It will focus on photos and consent, discuss the recommended images for your website and placement on pages. It will also step you though how to resize and optimise images and documents before uploading to a site. During this session participants will learn the different ways to use images, the image size requirements, recommended documents and where and how to upload, delete or update these within the site. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

4 BSMs, school support staff, teacher aides

OneChannel Webinar: Managing myself and othersIn this program participants will learn skills for managing difficult conversations and engaging with people, problems and opportunities; developing self-awareness – what are my current habits of relating in a group/ team setting; developing interpersonal skills required to influence professional and personal situations; problem solving, negotiating and conflict resolution within team settings and making decisions in ways that are co-operative and focus on the best results for all. Presenter will be Tarmie Bryan, Manager, MyHR Business Information and Support. To register visit OneChannel. Please note there is a free for this program.

OneChannel webinar

4 Teachers, school staff OneChannel Webinar: Young Carers – Cultural clashThis session presented by Julia Spotswood from Carers Queensland, will explore strategies to identify young carers from the non-dominant culture 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 illness and 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

4 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.

RSL, Caloundra

4 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.

Virginia Golf Club, Brisbane

4 All employees Workforce Council: Resolving Conflict – Mediation and Negotiation SkillsThis workshop presents an active review of conflict and relevant theories, as applied to individuals and also groups. Training will review solutions, inclusive of communicative processes, the development of mutual goals, win-win situations via negotiation, mediation and negotiation processes and the management of our own anxieties in such situations. This is a skills-based and purposefully experiential workshop. 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

4 School leaders Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) Lift People, Lift Performance: Emerging Leaders – Aligning People and PerformanceThis 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 emerging leaders. For more information contact QASSP on 3831 7011or to register visit their website.

Webinar

4 School leaders OneChannel Webinar: Aligning People and PerformanceThis Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) master class is part of the Lift People: Lift Performance Series presented by Glenn Searle. It will allow you 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. This webinar is intended for emerging leaders. For more information contact QASSP on 3831 7011 or visit their website.

OneChannel webinar

4 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. 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

4 School leaders, teachers, school staff

KidsMatter: Implementation support and network meetingThis workshop provides an opportunity for sharing of experiences in implementing KidsMatter. In addition to building networks and collegial support, these workshops also provide additional professional learning and support from KidsMatter staff to enhance the implementation process. For more information contact Michael Hardie, KidsMatter Primary on 3512 8500, or to register visit their website.

Brisbane Catholic Education Centre, Springwood

5 Principals, deputy principals

iConnect Session: Unpacking the Australian Professional Standards for Principals (APSP)This session will support principals, deputy principals and heads of program to understand and use the APSP and the Leadership Profiles to support reflection on leadership performance as part of Phase 1 of the Annual Performance Review process. This 45 minute session is available through iConnect.

iConnect session

5 Teachers, school staff OneChannel Webinar: The Makerspace JourneyThis webinar will discuss how makerspaces are the perfect partnership for libraries, a place where information is shared, accessed, explored and pondered. Creating a space for students to ‘make’ using library technology and ideas from books seems like the next step in developing a library as the hub of a school. This session will follow the journey St Aidan’s Girls’ School has travelled in developing a thriving Makerspace Zone within the library. It discusses low technology and high technology possibilities and how such activities connect to the curriculum. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

5 Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for Technologies: 7–10In this program C2C Technologies Manager Marcel Bruyn will provide an overview of C2C materials for Technologies for Years 7 - 10. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

5 Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_The Wellness ChallengeThis web conference is designed to provide support to those engaged in the Digital Practice Guide. Dr Vinh Tran presents 'The Wellness Challenge' focusing on how to achieve both physical and emotional wellbeing in your workplace role. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

5 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.

Arundel Hills Country Club,Gold Coast

5 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.

Leagues Club, Rockhampton

5 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.

Leagues Club, Rockhampton

5 All employees Queensland Ombudsman: Good Decisions TrainingThis full-day course is designed to help officers make and record better administrative decisions. It is suitable for public sector decision-makers across all streams. The aim of the course is to help agencies and councils make fair and lawful decisions about matters that affect members of the community; promote good customer relations and positive community perceptions of the role and performance of agencies and contribute to better corporate governance, accountability and transparency in government operations. For more information contact Cassandra Brown, Queensland Ombudsman on 3005 7023 or visit their website.

Brisbane

5 All employees Autism Queensland Workshop: Helping individuals with ASD to cope with changeThis two-hour workshop will outline the processing and decision-making systems common for individuals with ASD and the effect these may have on understanding, predicting and managing change. The presenter will discuss examples and cases to highlight challenges and strategies which may be useful for managing both day-to-day routine changes as well as major changes including transitions and unplanned changes. For more information contact Autism Qld on 3273 0000 or to register visit their website.

Gold Coast

5 All employees Autism Queensland Workshop: Managing Stress in Individuals with ASDThis two-hour session will discuss common reasons and presentations of stress in individuals with ASD. Video and case examples will be used to illustrate useful strategies to maximise learning outcomes. For more information con tact Autism Queensland on 3273 0000 or to register visit their website.

Gold Coast

5-6 Teachers MultiLit - MiniLit WorkshopThis two-day workshop trains teachers in the delivery of MultiLit’s MiniLit program which targets struggling young readers in Year 1. The workshop provides easy to implement practical advice; video of live demonstrations; extensive practice through role-play and help in developing your own road map for your school. MultiLit is a research initiative of Macquarie University. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818 or visit their website.

Brisbane

6 All employees OneChannel Webinar: School Bullying in AustraliaThe presentation will provide an account of the nature and prevalence of bullying in Australian schools as revealed by on-line surveys and interviews conducted in 2014/2015, and then describe and discuss what is being done about it in mainstream government schools in Australian States and Territories. It will draw upon findings from a diversity of complementary sources, including schools, students in Years 5 to 10, teachers, parents and regional administrators/educational leaders. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

6 BSMs, school staff OneChannel Webinar: Stocktake process in OneSchoolThis web conference is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the stocktake process in OneSchool. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

6 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, Ipswich

9-13 Executive leaders, public sector employees

UQ Business School: Leading People & TeamsLeading and coordinating groups and teams is an increasingly important capability in the modern organisation. This course is focused upon theories, models and practical frameworks for the effective and strategic leadership of teams. 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

9 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: The Annual Teacher Performance Review (APR) processThis session will provide an overview and detail a step-by-step guide for teachers 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 2015. This process aligns to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers produced by AITSL. This 45 minute session is available on OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

10 Heads of program OneChannel Webinar: The Annual Performance Review (APR) process for Heads of ProgramThis session will provide an overview and detail a step-by-step guide for heads of program (master teachers, guidance officers, HOCS, HOSES, and HODs) 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 4, 2015. This process aligns to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the Australian Professional Standard for Principals as produced by AITSL. This 45 minute session is available on OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

10 Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_iOS 8 inclusive settings Part 1This web conference is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides) engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Since it came on the market, the iPad has enhanced learning for a wide range of students. The operating system of the iPad has made a number of changes, bringing with it inclusive access and learning tools and options. This session will explore how the general settings of the latest iPad operating system can support students in accessing the iPad and their curriculum. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

10 1HR staff OneChannel Webinar: WRIS Managing employee complaintsThis webinar will cover: an example issue; what is an employee complaint; what is the process for dealing with an employee complaint; what is a support person; what professional counselling should be offered to an employee; what is local action and where can I get more information. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

10 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, Townsville

10 Public sector employees

Business Innovation & Improvement in Government (BiiG) Creative Thinking Workshop: Beyond BoundariesThis workshop delivers the insights and tools to increase productivity and make better decisions by understanding, developing and applying your creativity. Creativity is NOT just the domain of the lone genius creating the next break-through technology … rather - it is an everyday skill for everyone working in the public sector who wants to solve problems more effectively as part of everyday work. It is for everyone who wants to ‘do differently’. For more information contact Rebecca Hannan, BiiG or visit their website.

80 George Street, Brisbane

10 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. 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

11 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST)This session will support teachers and their supervisors to use the APST to support reflection on teaching performance and capability as part of Phase 1 of the Annual Performance Review process. This 45 minute session is available on OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

11 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: Pre-programming for Years P-2This webinar aims to prepare teachers for the implementation of the programming component of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2016. It is recommended that participants view “The more you know – Programming overview for years P-6” prior to participating in this web conference. Aimed specifically at year P-2 teachers, this session will cover how the Digital Technologies Curriculum and C2C resources introduce students to pre-programming skills. Participants will discover how they are already teaching these skills, gain an understanding of band specific programming terms and concepts and practice the skills by completing a hands-on activity. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

11 School leaders, school staff

OneChannel Webinar: Websites for Schools edit and formatThis program is designed for participants who are building or maintaining a school website built on Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and will focus on using Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and best practice tips for creating and editing content. Participants will learn how to create news stories, add calendar events, and update pages and format content using markup styles. The session will also touch on the common tasks involved in building and maintaining your site. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

11 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, Townsville

11-12 School leaders, teachers, teacher aides, technical support staff

Information and Technologies RoadshowLooking for a professional development session about technologies in schools, but not sure where to start? This roadshow covers a multitude of technologies topics across two days, where you can choose sessions most relevant to you. Learn about online safety, websites for schools, individual curriculum plans, BYOx, QParents, and lots more. For more information contact Marnie Moore, Events Manager, or visit their website.

Highfields Secondary College, Toowoomba

11-13 Teachers, school leaders, public sector employees

DRUMBEAT Facilitator Training WorkshopDrumbeat is an evidence-based behavioural intervention program which offers an effective means of supporting students who are disengaged or socially isolated. This training equips attendees with skills to present the program. The facilitator workshops include sessions on managing challenging behaviours, building therapeutic relationships and the core exercises of the program. For more information contact the DRUMBEAT Administration Officer on (08) 9146 4444 or visit their website.

Brisbane

12 Executive leaders, public sector employees

Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Webinar: New SupervisorIn this quick taster of AIM's popular two-day program, gain the personal insight, skills and knowledge you need to effectively make the transition from teammate to leader. Whether you're an experienced manager or just starting out, take this opportunity to get tips and tricks from a management specialist, whilst learning more about how you can develop your style to lead a successful team. For more information and to register visit the AIM website.

Webinar

12 Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: Developing SMART Goals as part of Performance Development planningThis session will support teachers, middle managers and school leaders to generate performance development goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-phased. Goals that are SMART enable plan owners and their supervisor to assess whether improvements in capacity have been attained through performance development plan cycle. The supervisor plays a vital role in helping the plan owner to shape suitable goals through consultation and negotiation. This 45 minute session is available on OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

12 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: Student learning journal blogsThis program will cover how edStudio blogs can be used as learning journals and will highlight specific features of edStudio blogs and explain how students can access and use the edStudio blogs. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

12 Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_Read and Write GoldThis webinar is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides) engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Literacy and the capacity to engage with and produce written content is a priority for students in Queensland state schools. Many students, however, have significant challenges in the area of literacy. Read and Write Gold is an application that has a suite of tools that can be used to support engagement with written information. This session will explore the use of Read and Write Gold and the tools that are available to assist in delivering written content to the student. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

12 Public sector employees, executive leaders

Queensland Parliament: Relationship Between the Parliament and the ExecutiveThis full-day seminar will provide public sector officers AO6 – SO1 or equivalent, with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures that the Parliament utilises to perform its legislative function and to scrutinise the actions Executive Government. Officers will have the opportunity to observe the Parliament at work during Question Time and also to participate in a session with a Minister to discuss the Minister’s parliamentary and Executive roles and responsibilities. A tour of the Parliament and its historical environs is included. For more information contact Brenda Binotto, Queensland Parliament on 3553 6186 or visit their website.

Parliament House, Brisbane

12 Teachers, school leaders

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Feedback to inform teaching and learningThis workshop will focus on the purpose and role of learning goals and success criteria in learning, how to plan and write effective learning goals, self- and peer-feedback systems and simple and effective strategies for gathering student feedback to inform teaching and learning.. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.

Rockhampton Leagues Club, Rockhampton

12 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. 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

13 Teachers MultiLit – Spell-It WorkshopSpell-It teaches the rules, conventions, structure and logic of the English language, to enable teachers to plan effective spelling lessons based on the needs of their students. This one-day workshop, accompanying the purchase of the Spell-It Program, provides the essential information and practical guidance necessary to implement the program successfully. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818 or visit their website.

Brisbane

13 November – 13 March

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.

Brisbane

16New!!

Principals, deputy principals

OneChannel Webinar: 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.

OneChannel webinar

16-20 Executive leaders UQ Business School: Strategy in Action Good strategy creates value for an organisation and its stakeholders. However, organisations operate in an increasingly turbulent and competitive environment, one that requires leaders to both develop and execute strategy as an interlinked and ongoing process. This course addresses this imperative by moving well beyond traditional strategic planning. It uses live case studies and extensive class interaction to enable participants to develop and execute business models that deliver performance. 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

17New!!

Teachers OneChannel Webinar: The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST)This session will support teachers and their supervisors to use the APST to support reflection on teaching performance and capability as part of Phase 1 of the Annual Performance Review process. This 45 minute session is available on OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

17 Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_iOS 8 inclusive settings Part 2This web conference is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides) engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Since it came on the market, the iPad has enhanced learning for a wide range of students. The operating system of the iPad has made a number of changes, bringing with it inclusive access and learning tools and options. This session will look at the inclusive settings found on the iPad and how these may be used to support student learning. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

17 All employees Queensland Ombudsman: Managing Unreasonable Conduct TrainingThis full-day course is designed to help officers manage unreasonable conduct they may encounter when delivering services to the public. The content includes tips and traps, various scenarios and group activities with clear strategies to assist in managing unreasonable conduct. Participants will be able to understand what unreasonable conduct is, identify early warning signs and apply strategies to prevent and manage the conduct. For more information contact Cassandra Brown, Queensland Ombudsman on 3005 7023 or visit their website.

Brisbane

17 Executive leaders UQ Business School: Seven Steps to a Remarkable Workplace This one-day masterclass uses compelling evidence from presenter Mandy Johnson's own experience as start-up founder and director of Flight Centre UK and from case studies of leading companies. It will demonstrate the destructive nature of many standard techniques and inspire you to make immediate change. Analyse your own practices, solve existing challenges, and create a tangible action plan to build a remarkable, profitable workplaces and achieve extraordinary growth. 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

17-19 All employees Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference – ASPACC 2015This biennial event is conducted to increase the knowledge and skill levels of public sector leaders and managers to effectively counter corrupt conduct within their organisations. This event is jointly planned by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) and the Western Australian Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC). For more information visit their website.

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre, South Bank

18New!!

Teachers, school leaders

OneChannel Webinar: Developing SMART Goals as part of Performance Development planningThis session will support teachers, middle managers and school leaders to generate performance development goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-phased. Goals that are SMART enable plan owners and their supervisor to assess whether improvements in capacity have been attained through performance development plan cycle. The supervisor plays a vital role in helping the plan owner to shape suitable goals through consultation and negotiation. This 45 minute session is available on OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

18 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: Visual programming for Years 3-4This web conference series aims to prepare teachers for the implementation of the programming component of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2016. It is recommended that participants view “The more you know – Programming overview for years P-6” prior to participating in this web conference.Aimed specifically at year 3-4 teachers, this session will cover how the Digital Technologies Curriculum and C2C resources introduce students to visual programming skills. Participants will discover how they are already teaching these skills, gain an understanding of band specific programming terms and concepts and practice the skills by completing a hands-on activity. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

18 School leaders, school staff

OneChannel Webinar: Websites for Schools management 4/4During this session participants will learn how to add and remove staff to permission groups, discuss the recommended pages to activate or update in the site structure, how to use the publishing dashboard and QSchools app. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel web conference

18 Executive leaders, school leaders, RTO managers

UQ Business School: Advanced Presentation SkillsAdvanced Presentation Skills is designed for leaders from across all sectors. The ability of a leader to make an impact is no longer an "optional" skill. The need to inform with clarity, to motivate and to inspire action permeates every aspect of a leader's world. Every improvement in a leader's impact - on teams, peers, clients, potential clients and stakeholders - results in value added both personally and organisationally. 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

18-19 All employees Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption (APSAC) ConferenceIn this conference local and international speakers will address a broad range of issues related to identifying, preventing and responding to corruption and misconduct. The conference is an opportunity for public sector managers and executives to learn strategies to effectively counter corrupt conduct in their organisations and to build networks. Pre-conference workshops will be held on Tuesday 17 November. For more information contact the APSACC 2015 Secretariat on 3255 1002 or visit their website.

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

18-20 Executive leaders UQ Business School: Practical People Management The program focuses on the essential management skills and tools to succeed in today's modern business environment. No matter the organisation's structure or size, it will benefit from employing well-trained managers. Having a manager understand their role in the organisation is very important. They are in communication with a very large percentage of the company, and will have a large impact throughout the organisation. 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

19 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: Bring outside experts to your studentsExplore how you can go beyond your classroom and access the knowledge and skills of experts using digital tools. This session will focus on the use of Virtual Classrooms and web conferencing in particular. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

19 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: Visual programming for Years 5-6This web conference series aims to prepare teachers for the implementation of the programming component of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2016. It is recommended that participants view “The more you know – Programming overview for years P-6” prior to participating in this web conference. Aimed specifically at year 5-6 teachers, this session will cover how the Digital Technologies Curriculum and C2C resources introduce students to visual programming skills. Participants will discover how they are already teaching these skills, gain an understanding of band specific programming terms and concepts and practice the skills by completing a hands-on activity. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

19 Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_Read and Write Gold Part 2This web conference is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides) engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Literacy and the capacity to engage with and produce written content is a priority for students in Queensland state schools. Many students, however, have significant challenges in the area of literacy. Read and Write Gold is an application that has a suite of tools that can be used to support engagement with written information. This session will explore the tools within the Read and Write Gold software that will enhance the capacity for students to produce written information. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

19 Teachers MultiLit Reading Tutor Program WorkshopThis one-day workshop trains teachers in the delivery of the MultiLit Reading Tutor Program which targets students in Year 2 through to young adults who have not acquired the basic skills needed to become functional readers. The program covers Word Attack Skills, Sight Words and Reinforced Reading and will teach students how to generalise into connected text, as well as assisting in improving students’ reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension. An easy to follow lesson format is employed which is explicit, structured and systematic in approach. Book selection is addressed within the workshop. MultiLit is a research initiative of Macquarie University. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818 or visit their website.

Brisbane

20 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.

Leichhardt Community Centre, Ipswich

20 Teachers MultiLit – Work Attack Skills: Extension ProgramThis one-day workshop trains teachers in the delivery of MultiLit's Word Attack Skills Extension program. This program is for older students in the second half of Year 3 through to young adults who are experiencing on-going reading difficulties. The focus is upon instruction in the decoding of multi-syllable words and words with complex letter patterns. MultiLit is a research initiative of Macquarie University. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818 or visit their website.

Brisbane

20 November– 20 March

Executive leaders, public sector employees, teachers

Public Sector Management Program: Unit Three: Managing Outwards in a Networked GovernmentThis national four-unit course is a graduate certificate program, delivered over 15 months. This unit explore the variety of relationships that managers need to build across the public sector and outside it – with the private sector, with community and not-for-profit sector and with citizens and clients of government services. For more information contact the Queensland Program Manager, Queensland University of Technology on 3138 1856 or visit the program website.

Brisbane

23New!!

Principals, deputy principals

OneChannel Webinar: Unpacking the Australian Professional Standards for Principals (APSP)This session will support principals, deputy principals and heads of program to understand and use the APSP and the Leadership Profiles to support reflection on leadership performance as part of Phase 1 of the Annual Performance Review process. This 45 minute session is available on OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

23-26 Teachers, school leaders, public sector employees

4th International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity (LED2015)This conference focuses on the impact of increased cultural linguistic diversity at both national and supranational levels, and its consequences for the theory, policy and practice of language education. It will bring together the latest academic and policy discussion, and promote critical debate on the often-complex interconnections between diversity and language education. Pre-conference workshops will be held on 23 November. For more information contact the conference organisers on +61 4 562 8259 or visit the conference website.

University of Auckland,New Zealand

24 Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_iOS 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). Since it came on the market, the iPad has enhanced learning for a wide range of students. The operating system of the iPad has made a number of changes, bringing with it inclusive access and learning tools and options. One of the specific settings of the iPad is the capacity to use a switch or alternative access device such as the iPad joystick to engage with the iPad. This session will explore the switch, joystick and scanning capacity of the iPad. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

25 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: General Purpose programming for Years 7-8This web conference series aims to prepare teachers for the implementation of the programming component of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2016. It is recommended that participants view “The more you know – Programming overview for years 7-10” prior to participating in this web conference. Aimed specifically at year 7-8 teachers, this session will cover how the Digital Technologies Curriculum and C2C resources introduce students to general-purpose programming skills. Participants will discover how they are already teaching these skills, gain an understanding of band specific programming terms and concepts and practice the skills by completing a hands-on activity. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

25 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

26 School staff, teachers OneChannel Webinar: eBook clubs for readingThis webinar will explore how the Queensland State Schools eBooks Digital Library can be used in your classroom to set up eBook clubs. This session will also focus on online spaces to support the activity. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

26 Teachers OneChannel Webinar: Object oriented programming for Years 9-10This web conference series aims to prepare teachers for the implementation of the programming component of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2016. It is recommended that participants view “The more you know – Programming overview for years 7-10” prior to participating in this web conference. Aimed specifically at year 9-10 teachers, this session will cover how the Digital Technologies Curriculum and C2C resources introduce students to object-oriented programming skills. Participants will discover how they are already teaching these skills, gain an understanding of band specific programming terms and concepts and practice the skills by completing a hands-on activity. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

26 Teacher aides OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_Read and Write Gold Part 3This web conference is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides) engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Literacy and the capacity to engage with and produce written content is a priority for students in Queensland state schools. Many students, however, have significant challenges in the area of literacy. Read and Write Gold is an application that has a suite of tools that can be used to support engagement with written information. This session will explore tools within the Read and Write Gold software that will enhance comprehension and study skills, as well as the Teacher Toolkit for customising the software for individuals or groups of students. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

26 1HR staff OneChannel Webinar: WRIS Local consultative committeesThis webinar will matters such as: what are LCC’s; why do they exist & how do they link to IR instruments; is there a relationship to Union Encouragement provisions; which schools need LCC’s and who should be on them; what actions can be taken to ensure the LCC functions optimally; what matters go to LCC versus what matters go to ACC and what are the benefits of having a functional LCC in a school. To register visit OneChannel.

OneChannel webinar

26 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

27 Teachers Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland (STAQ): Senior Science ConferenceThis conference will feature keynote speaker will be Dr Glen Fox and will offer sessions to provide teachers with a model of how to address the webinar topic (science literacy, science inquiry skills or science as a human endeavour) in their classrooms and resources. By the end of the session you will have confidence to address the areas beyond content in the curriculum. For more information contact STAQ on 0430 731120 or to register visit their website.

QUT Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane

27 Executive leaders, school leaders, RTO managers

UQ Business School: Advanced Presentation SkillsAdvanced Presentation Skills is designed for leaders from across all sectors. The ability of a leader to make an impact is no longer an "optional" skill. The need to inform with clarity, to motivate and to inspire action permeates every aspect of a leader's world. Every improvement in a leader's impact - on teams, peers, clients, potential clients and stakeholders - results in value added both personally and organisationally. 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

27 Teachers MultiLit – Measuring Student Reading Progress for Schools WorkshopThis workshop will provide teachers with a solid understanding of the importance of using data to monitor students’ reading progress on a very regular basis so that no student gets left behind. It will also emphasise the need for a consistent school-wide approach to reading assessment, linking the measurement of reading progress to the three tiers of intervention within the Response to Intervention framework. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818 or visit their website.

Brisbane

30 BSMs, school staff OneChannel Webinar: OneSchool End/Beginning of Year StudentThis web conference is designed to provide a checklist to assist schools to complete end of year student procedures and processes in OneSchool. To register visit OneChannel.

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Public sector employees

Griffith University: Graduate Certificate in Policy AnalysisThe program is aimed specifically at middle-level public servants who are instrumental in analysing and advising on policy and its implementation, and who could benefit from tertiary-level, skill-based policy training. The program’s delivery has been designed to meet the needs of working policy officers and their employers. For more information contact the Griffith University on 3735 4146 or visit their website.

Brisbane

Updated 16 November 2015