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Leadership and Culture

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Performance Development Conversations and Culture

Developing Performance Framework 2009 Implementation Support — Initial Information Session

Structure and purpose of Face-to-face facilitated sessions by the Central Project Team.
the program
A 1.5 to two-hour information session designed to assist Education Portfolio
(DETA) employees to build their understanding of the Developing Performance
Framework. This session is the ﬁrst point of reference for all staff so they gain an
understanding of the Framework and how to use it in their workplace.
With the use of actors and interactive technologies (audience voting devices) this
session is both engaging and highly informative. Participants have the opportunity to
discuss their experiences with performance systems and work through the difference
between ‘developing performance’ and other performance management systems.

What is expected of At the completion of the session, participants will have built their understanding of
participants and what the developing performance process, the capability documents (e.g. The Professional
assistance is provided? Standards for Teachers and The Professional Framework for Public Sector Employees)
and the tools to help them operationalise it in their workplace.

When is the program Sessions provided on request, and all materials used by the Central Project Team can
scheduled? be provided to enable team leaders to coordinate and/or facilitate their own initial
information session.

Who can participate? Education portfolio (DETA) employees.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

Understanding, Assessing and Shaping a Developing Performance Culture

Structure and purpose of A one-hour workshop designed for team leaders to explore the characteristics of a
the program developing performance culture.
Participants will explore a variety of self-reﬂective and team culture mapping tools that
can be used when working in your school/work unit to better understand, assess and
shape your workplace culture.
Creating a performance culture is a critical long-term enabler of the Framework.
The following sessions provide an insight into the characteristics of a developing
performance culture and how to inﬂuence and grow this type of culture.

When is the program Sessions can be provided on request, and all materials used by the Central Project
scheduled? Team can be provided to enable team leaders to coordinate and/or facilitate their own
session.

Who can participate? Education portfolio (DETA) team leaders.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

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Mapping Your Workplace Culture: A Practical Tool

Structure and purpose of A one-hour workshop designed for team leaders to reﬂect on their current workplace
the program culture and compare this to their preferred culture.
Mapping your workplace’s ‘current culture’ and your ‘preferred culture’ using a formal
electronic assessment tool developed by Cameron & Quinn (1999). You’ll have the
opportunity to identify possible actions that will assist you to move your workplace
towards your preferred culture.

What is expected of Please bring a fully charged laptop to this workshop.
participants and what
assistance is provided?

Who can participate? School and work unit leadership and management team members.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or at: Annette.
Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

Professional Development Conversation: Leading Workplace Cultural Change

Structure and purpose of This 4–6 week professional development opportunity is a facilitated online discussion
the program that involves readings and the sharing of practical actions and strategies to affect
workplace cultural change.
Participants engage in discussions regarding leadership and culture in a developing
performance context. Topics include but are not limited to: ways to facilitate cultural
change; characteristics of effective teams; methods for team building; beneﬁts of
collaborative cultures; and fostering professional learning teams.

What is expected of Delivery options:
participants and what 1. Register for the course from the Developing Performance website:
assistance is provided? www.education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/performance
2. Use the resources to conduct a PD Conversation with your team or network. To request
a copy of the resources for use in your Blackboard space, please contact Annette
Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au
3. Browse at your own pace a copy of the resources in your Blackboard space, please
call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 for a copy of the
resources.

When is the program 4 February 2009 (School Leaders)
scheduled? 11 March 2009 (All Team Leaders)
22 April 2009 (Teacher Team Leaders)
27 May 2009 (Public Sector Team Leaders)

Who can participate? School and work unit leadership and management team members.

Who do I contact? Please contact Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email:
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

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Structuring Teams: the Merits of the Collegial Approach

Structure and purpose of A one-hour workshop to reﬂect on the ways you can structure the teams within your
the program workplace to facilitate developing performance conversations. By strategically
constructing teams, conversations between team leaders and their team members will
be more focussed and this can assist in overcoming the common barrier of time.
The program explores possible team structures, stepping outside the traditional
supervisory model to investigate the advantages of the collegial approach. This simple
theory has the potential to deliver highly effective outcomes. The distribution of
leadership amongst staff has been shown to increase morale, job satisfaction and task
motivation amongst team members as well as provide aspiring leaders with a pathway
and opportunity to develop leadership capabilities.

Who can participate? School and work unit leadership and management team members.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

Getting to Know Yourself and Your Team

Structure and purpose of A one to 1.5-hour workshop for team leaders focused on self-awareness, leadership
the program behaviours that support growing a ‘developing performance’ culture and developing
and maintaining positive relationships with their team members.
The program explores possible team structures, stepping outside the traditional
supervisory model to investigate the advantages of the collegial approach. This simple
theory has the potential to deliver highly effective outcomes. The distribution of
leadership amongst staff has been shown to increase morale, job satisfaction and task
motivation amongst team members as well as provide aspiring leaders with a pathway
and opportunity to develop leadership capabilities.

Who can participate? School and work unit leadership and management team members.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

Improving Team Communication

Structure and purpose of A one to 1.5-hour workshop that compares and contrasts the different communication
the program styles of all individuals within a team. An understanding of communication styles
assists in building and maintaining strong collegial relationships.
Through engaging in a stimulating workshop activity, participants will gain an
understanding of their team members’ communication styles and learn how to work
and communicate with their colleagues more effectively.

Who can participate? Education portfolio (DETA) employees.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

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Professional Development: What are my options?

Structure and purpose of A 45-minute workshop that explores professional development options and links them
the program to speciﬁc team and team member capability development needs and/or preferences.
Participants will look at ways to identify, access and prioritise their own professional
development both from a content and context perspective. This session highlights
that only 10% of what we learn comes from course- or event-based professional
development and encourages participants to consider and capitalise on other
professional development opportunities.

Who can participate? Education portfolio (DETA) employees.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

Build Your Capabilities to Facilitate Effective Developing Performance Conversations

Structure and purpose of A one to 1.5-hour workshop designed for team leaders to build the essential
the program capabilities required to facilitate effective ‘developing performance’ conversations.
This session outlines the important elements of a developing performance
conversation. Participants will learn how to:
• Build rapport and trust
• Develop the skills of active listening
• Understand the power of effective questioning and decision making
• Explore the complexities of giving feedback and the powerful effects of seeking
feedback from others.
By linking Education Queensland’s capability frameworks (e.g. The Professional
Standards for Teachers and The Professional Framework for Public Sector Employees)
and the four-phase developing performance process, with the concept of perceptual
positions, participants receive practical strategies to begin having effective
conversations immediately. This session is suited for all team leaders irrespective of
their level of leadership experience.

Who can participate? Education portfolio (DETA) team leaders.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

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Tricky Conversations

Structure and purpose of A one- to two-hour workshop designed to support team leaders through the trickier
the program developing performance conversations.
The role of team leader is complex and requires signiﬁcant capabilities. These
sessions are designed to build interpersonal, communication and conﬂict resolution
capabilities.
Participants will receive helpful hints, exercises and activities to assist and prepare
team leaders to facilitate tricky conversations.

Who can participate? Education portfolio (DETA) team leaders.

Who do I contact? Please call Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on 3405 3818 or email
Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au to access these materials.

Conﬂict Resolution — Online Course

Structure and purpose of This 4–6 week online course is available for team leaders to facilitate in their school or
the program cluster group.
The course includes materials and activities to build participants, understanding of the
conﬂict cycle, ladder of inference, perceptual positions, difﬁcult behaviours, conﬂict
resolution processes and strategies as well as the beneﬁts of constructive conﬂict.

When is the program The course will be available from April 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Education portfolio (DETA) team leaders and team members.

Who do I contact? For further information, please contact Annette Suthers, Project Support Ofﬁcer on
3405 3818, email Annette.Suthers@deta.qld.gov.au or visit the website at:
www.education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/performance

Practical Performance Conversations for Employees

Structure and purpose of The Practical Performance Conversations for Employees workshop provides participants
the program with the conﬁdence and skills to have performance conversations with their supervisors
and peers — that is, to have conversations about their work, clarify their role and
expectations, and discuss their career and capability development.
The emphasis in this workshop is on forming a partnership between employees and
managers with shared responsibility for Performance Planning and Management.
This is a one-day workshop directed at all staff, particularly individuals who would
like to improve their skills and conﬁdence to engage their manager or supervisor in
performance conversations.

What is expected of Full-day workshop targeted at employees who would like to develop the skills and
participants and what conﬁdence to have constructive conversations with their managers/supervisors
assistance is provided? throughout the Performance, Planning and Management cycle.

When is the program The program to be scheduled on an ‘as needed’ basis.
scheduled?

Who can participate? All staff looking to gain the skills and conﬁdence to have effective performance
conversations with their supervisors/managers.

Who do I contact? Professional Development Branch on 3225 2157 or
email Helga.Vanleeuwen@deta.qld.gov.au

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Practical Performance Conversations for Managers and Supervisors

Structure and purpose of The Practical Performance Conversations for Managers and Supervisors workshop
the program explores preparing for conversations, deﬁning ‘performance’ and clarifying what
you expect from your team or an individual and what they expect from you, using
an evidence-based approach. The workshop takes a guided tour through the PP&M
process and the Best Practice Guide, linking to conversations that managers may have
at each phase of the cycle.

What is expected of Full-day workshop targeted at managers and supervisors who would like to develop
participants and what further skills to engage their employees in constructive conversations throughout the
assistance is provided? PP&M cycle.

When is the program Program to be scheduled on an ‘as needed basis’.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Managers and supervisors looking to further develop their skills to engage their
employees in constructive performance conversations.

Who do I contact? Professional Development Branch on 3225 2157 or
email Helga.Vanleeuwen@deta.qld.gov.au

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Public Sector Leadership and Management

Leadership Forum for Therapists and Nurses

Structure and purpose of Therapists and nurses will participate in a range of activities aimed at enhancing
the program profession-speciﬁc knowledge and skills. This will include training and development
seminars, forums to build leadership, and professional development included in
networking opportunities aimed at attracting and retaining a high-quality therapy
services workforce.

What is expected of Program development and presentation of research/project activities. Disability
participants and what Services Support Unit is available to support forum. User pays.
assistance is provided?

When is the program Dates to be advised.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Experienced therapy and nursing leaders.

Who do I contact? Disability Services Support Unit on 3240 9333.

Therapy and Nursing Development Programs

Structure and purpose of Therapists and nurses will participate in a range of activities aimed at enhancing
the program profession-speciﬁc knowledge and skills aligned with current departmental initiatives
and priorities. This will include training and development seminars, forums to build
leadership, and professional development included in networking opportunities aimed
at attracting and retaining a high-quality workforce.

What is expected of Training and Development Seminar for therapists and nurses (TADS) — two-day
participants and what attendance in Brisbane. Participants can submit abstracts for seminar presentations.
assistance is provided?
Professional development opportunities at district/regional network meetings —
commitment to participate in networks and identify professional development needs.

When is the program To be advised.
scheduled?

Who can participate? All levels of therapy and nursing staff.

Who do I contact? Disability Services Support Unit on 3240 9333.

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Project Management for Middle Managers

Structure and purpose of Middle managers will gain high-level project-based skills in project management based
the program on international best practice standards for project management.

What is expected of Attendance at 2 x two-day workshops and completion of all assessment tasks.
participants and what Department subsidises 70% of program costs and in certain circumstances will
assistance is provided? consider assisting remote-located ofﬁcers with travel and accommodation on a case-by-
case basis.

When is the program Commences March 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? AO5–AO8 (or equivalent ) public servants involved in project work. An EOI is launched
in September/October each year, calling for nominations. Final selection for places on
program through a merit based panel process.

Who do I contact? Phil Austin, Principal Project Ofﬁcer, Professional Development Branch on 3237 0641 or
email Phil.Austin@deta.qld.gov.au

Graduate Certiﬁcate in Public Sector Management (PSM)

Structure and purpose of Departmental public servants undertake a 18–24-month study program in the areas
the program of public policy, management and public administration. The objective of this program
is to give participants the opportunity to gain high-level skills as well as helping to
position them for future leadership roles within the public sector.

What is expected of Attend 4 x four-day workshops over a period of 18–24 months, individual study and all
participants and what assessment tasks as required. Department subsidises 70% of program costs.
assistance is provided?

When is the program Commences March 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? AO5–AO8 public servants (or equivalent). An EOI is launched in September/October
each year, calling for nominations. Final selection for places on program through a
merit-based panel process conducted by the Professional Development Branch.

Who do I contact? Phil Austin, Principal Project Ofﬁcer, Professional Development Branch on 3237 0641 or
email Phil.Austin@deta.qld.gov.au

Graduate Certiﬁcate in Policy Analysis (GCPA)

Structure and purpose of The GCPA program is speciﬁcally designed to give participating ofﬁcers the opportunity
the program to develop high-level knowledge and practice in public sector policy work. The program
is conducted in an intensive mode over a period of 12 months and involves attendance
at four workshops, individual study, written and project-based assessment work.

What is expected of Attend 4 x four-day workshops over a period of 12 months and complete all assessment
participants and what tasks as required. Please note that one day of each workshop will be held on a
assistance is provided? Saturday. DETA funds 75% of program costs.

When is the program Commences March 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? AO5–AO8 (or equivalent) public servants directly involved in policy development
and or implementation. An EOI is launched in September/October each year, calling
for nominations. Final selection for places on program through a merit-based panel
process conducted by the Professional Development Branch.

Who do I contact? Phil Austin, Principal Project Ofﬁcer, Professional Development Branch on 3237 0641 or
email Phil.Austin@deta.qld.gov.au

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ANZSOG — Executive Fellows Program

Structure and purpose of Senior Executives are given the opportunity to build on the core skills needed to
the program manage public sector organisations. The EFP focuses on real issues faced by public
sector executives and concentrates on four major themes:
1. Understanding the Context
2. Strategy
3. Relationships
4. Leadership and Managerial Abilities.

What is expected of Attendance at a three-week workshop in NSW.
participants and what
assistance is provided?

When is the program November 2009. Program is fully funded by DETA.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Senior Executives-DDG/ADG level nominated by the Director-General and endorsed by
the Premier.

Who do I contact? Phil Austin, Principal Project Ofﬁcer, Professional Development Branch on 3237 0641 or
email Phil.Austin@deta.qld.gov.au

ANZSOG — Executive Masters in Public Administration (EMPA)

Structure and purpose of The objective of the ANZSOG EMPA program is to develop world-class senior public
the program sector managers with a broad view of, and excellent skill base in, management, service
delivery and policy analysis across the spectrum of public sector activities. The program
is delivered through a mixture of residential workshops and self-directed study over a
two-year period with participants expected to complete all assessment tasks in a timely
manner in order to graduate with a Master’s qualiﬁcation.

What is expected of Attend 8 x 4–5 day residential workshops, ﬁve of which are located interstate plus the
participants and what completion of all assessment tasks. Fully funded by the Department.
assistance is provided?

When is the program 24-month program commencing March 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? High-performing AO8s, SO and SES ofﬁcers prepared to make a long-term commitment
to study. Participation is through application and a merit-based selection process
conducted by the Public Sector Commission.

Who do I contact? Phil Austin, Principal Project Ofﬁcer, Professional Development Branch on 3237 0641
or email Phil.Austin@deta.qld.gov.au

DETA Executive Program

Structure and purpose of The DETA Executive Program will involve up to 10 high-potential public servants (AO8
the program & SO level) who will participate in a six-month program designed to build leadership
capabilities through targeted professional development, coaching and placement
within another DETA business unit. The program will be based on the Executive
Capabilities Framework in combination with the ‘Lominger leadership architecture’.

What is expected of Placement for six months in another work unit within DETA in order to perform a new
participants and what role plus attendance at a number of professional development and coaching days.
assistance is provided?

When is the program To be offered in March 2009. Fully funded by department.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Aspiring leaders and high-potential public service ofﬁcers in DETA. Participation is
through an EOI and nomination by line manager.

Who do I contact? Phil Austin, Principal Project Ofﬁcer, Professional Development Branch on 3237 0641 or
email Phil.Austin@deta.qld.gov.au

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The Director-General’s Bursary

Structure and purpose of Two ofﬁcers (one male and one female classiﬁed as AO8, SO1 or SO2) annually will
the program receive a bursary up to the value of $10 000 to undertake study/travel (of their choice).
The objective of the Director-General’s Bursary is to assist successful ofﬁcers in the
pursuit of travel/study in order for them gain professional development opportunities
that build their knowledge and skills in a ﬁeld directly connected to the delivery of
educational programs and activities.

What is expected of Successful applicants will be expected to report on the study/travel undertaken as well
participants and what as ﬁnancial reporting as outlined in the application documents. Fully funded by the
assistance is provided? department on a scholarship basis.

When is the program Applications close December 2009
scheduled?

Who can participate? AO8 and SO public service ofﬁcers in DETA.

Who do I contact? Phil Austin, Principal Project Ofﬁcer, Professional Development Branch on 3237 0641
or email Phil.Austin@deta.qld.gov.au

The Public Service Training Initiative (PSTI)

Structure and purpose of The PSTI is a sector-wide initiative that facilitates Competency-Based Training (CBT) and
the program qualiﬁcations in a number of discipline areas for AO2–AO4 (or equivalent) ofﬁcers. It
is linked to enterprise agreements and allows ofﬁcers to access training at no personal
cost.

What is expected of Completion of program and assessment tasks as required; some project work may be
participants and what involved.
assistance is provided?

When is the program Rolling enrolments — this program is offered on an ongoing basis. Fully funded through
scheduled? the current enterprise agreement.

Who can participate? AO2–AO4 public service ofﬁcers from schools, regional ofﬁces or central ofﬁce.

Who do I contact? Access the Professional Development website for more details:
www.education.qld.gov.au/staff/development

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Teacher Aides Training

Structure and purpose of This program offers teacher aides the opportunity to gain work-speciﬁc training in order
the program to better support teachers in the classroom. It also offers the opportunity for teacher
aides to gain a formal qualiﬁcation in their area of work.

What is expected of Assessment and project work as required to attain the qualiﬁcation.
participants and what
assistance is provided?

When is the program Rolling enrolments – this program is offered on an ongoing basis. Support for this
scheduled? program needs to be negotiated on a local basis.

Who can participate? Teacher aides.

Who do I contact? Access the Professional Development website for more details:
www.education.qld.gov.au/staff/development

Leadership Development Program A02–A08 (or equivalent)

Structure and purpose of Open to A02s through to A08s or equivalent (including educational delivery staff
the program in TAFE institutes), staff will learn effective workplace behaviours and how they can
positively inﬂuence workplace culture, which can lead to enhanced individual and team
performance and improved business outcomes.
The Leadership Development Program is designed to capitalise on a range of
development activities held over several months. These include workshops, working
with a coach, 360-degree feedback, experiential activities, peer coaching, interviews
with successful leaders, readings, and applying learnings in a workplace project.
Programs are offered in three streams:
• A02–A03 and equivalent levels
• A04–A05 and equivalent levels
• A06 and above or equivalent (including TAFE educational delivery staff).
During the program, the participant is supported in their learning by a number
of people: their supervisor, their workplace coach, the program champion, their
colleagues, as well as their learning partner and peer learning group who are other
participants of the program.

What is expected of Participants commit to fully engage with all aspects of the program. This includes
participants and what attending all the face-to-face workshops, applying new approaches back in the
assistance is provided? workplace, and initiating regular meetings with their coach and supervisor.

When is the program Several programs at each level will be availble throughout 2009, but dates to be
scheduled? advised. User pays.

Who can participate? A02–A08 or equivalent (including TAFE educational delivery staff).

Who do I contact? Contact Louise Wedgwood on 3234 1822 or email: Louise.Wedgwood@deta.qld.gov.au

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Managing the People Side of Projects

Structure and purpose of This two-day program gives participants the opportunity to develop a plan of actions
the program that need to be taken by their organisation to help employees or clients transition from
the current state to a desired future state. Participants will apply Prosci’s research-
based change management methodology to a real-life current or planned project from
their workplace.
This will lead to the development of a strategy, customised to their project, which
provides direction and results in informed decision making. This program will beneﬁt
project managers, supervisors, project team members and others who want to
achieve successful outcomes in projects which depend heavily on changing workplace
behaviours.

What is expected of Project work.
participants and what
assistance is provided?

When is the program Program to be scheduled on an ‘as needed’ basis.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Employees undertaking project management who wish to learn how to manage the
people aspect.

Who do I contact? Professional Development Branch on 3225 2157 or
email Helga.Vanleeuwen@deta.qld.gov.au

Situational Team Leadership

Structure and purpose of Situational Team Leadership helps team leaders and members understand the
the program characteristics of a high performing team and learn what effective leader and
member behaviours look like in a variety of situations. It explains the stages of team
development and provides a guide to group behaviour in each stage.
Team members and team leaders learn the elements of effective, efﬁcient team
operation — establishing a clear vision and purpose, involving all members in an open,
productive environment, meeting deadlines and measuring results.

When is the program This one-day workshop will be scheduled on an ‘as needed’ basis.
scheduled?

Who can participate? High-performing teams seeking to understand how to operate effectively and efﬁciently
in a variety of situations can submit a business case.

Who do I contact? Professional Development Branch on 3225 2157 or
email Helga.Vanleeuwen@deta.qld.gov.au

Situational Leadership II

Structure and purpose of The Situational Leadership II workshop is designed to give managers and supervisors
the program the skills to develop their employees’ competence and motivation.
The Situational Leadership II model involves adapting leadership styles to suit a
speciﬁc individual’s competence and commitment with respect to a speciﬁc task. This
workshop is designed to enable managers to identify how to match their leadership
style to the employees’ development level.
The workshop is organised into eight modules covering basic beliefs underlying
the Situational Leadership model, essential skills (including practice), developing
partnerships with employees and action planning.

When is the program This two-day workshop will be scheduled on an ‘as needed’ basis.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Managers and supervisors interested in developing their employees’ motivation and
competence.

Who do I contact? Professional Development Branch on 3225 2157 or
email Helga.Vanleeuwen@deta.qld.gov.au

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Selection Panel Skills Workshop

Structure and purpose of This full-day workshop assists participants in building a strong workforce by recruiting
the program and selecting appropriate staff in accordance with departmental policy. The workshop
covers all aspects from recruitment, short-listing and interviewing to post-selection
procedures. Participants will develop skills in short-listing applicants, developing
interview questions, planning for interviews, making selection decisions and
undertaking post-selection processes.

What is expected of This is a fully funded one-day workshop.
participants and what
assistance is provided?

When is the program The program will be scheduled on an ‘as needed’ basis.
scheduled?

Who can participate? All employees involved in the recruitment and selection of staff.

Who do I contact? Professional Development Branch on 3225 2157 or
email Helga.Vanleeuwen@deta.qld.gov.au

The Mediation Skills Training Certiﬁcate

Structure and purpose of The Mediation Skills Training Certiﬁcate (three-day course) will address:
the program • The practical skills of mediation
• Theoretical aspects of mediation including conﬁdentiality, the pros and cons of
mediation, and enforceability of mediation agreements
• Forums where mediation is used in Australia.
Participants can expect to acquire an understanding of the theoretical and practical
skills underpinning mediation and an awareness of the use of mediation in an
Australian context.
Two programs will be offered in 2009.

What is expected of Full three-day attendance required. No research or project work required. User/
participants and what departmental unit pays.
assistance is provided?

When is the program Program 1: 14 –16 April 2009
scheduled? Program 2: 13–15 October 2009

Who can participate? This program is ideal for Training Queensland Regional Services Ofﬁcers and would
be beneﬁcial to TAFE Workplace Training Ofﬁcers, TAFE teachers and school VET
Coordinators.

Who do I contact? Contact the Tracey Holt on 0419 659 270 or email: Tracey.HOLT@deta.qld.gov.au

School Business Managers’ Association (SBMAQ) General Meeting and Professional Development Day

Structure and purpose of The School Business Services Managers’ Association of Queensland offers professional
the program development around the state through a teleconference from 9.00 am–11.00 am, and
afterwards, professional development is offered at the local branches from
11.00 am–3.30 pm. This includes a general meeting and various guest speakers
pertaining to the role of Business Services Managers.

What is expected of User pays — normally only cost of morning tea and lunch.
participants and what
assistance is provided?

When is the program Days to be held on 18 March, 3 June, 26 August, and 28 August 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? School Business Services Managers.

Who do I contact? For more information please contact the SBMAQ president on 3271 0774, by email at:
sabbo9@eq.edu.au or visit the website at: www.sbmaq.com.au

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School Business Managers’ Association (SBMAQ) Feature Seminar for the Darling Downs-South West Region

Structure and purpose of A high-proﬁle and inspirational speaker will address this feature seminar. It is open to
the program all school non-teaching staff in the Darling Downs-South West Region and regions in
close proximity to Toowoomba.
This professional development opportunity for non-teaching staff will add value to
employee communication and teamwork capabilities. Participants will acquire a sense
of their value in the workplace during this opportunity to engage with a high-proﬁle
presenter.
Personnel from District Ofﬁce, other government and non-state school entities in and
around Toowoomba may also attend.

What is expected of Commitment to participation for the duration of the seminar day.
participants and what
Participants will be involved in a range of activities aiming to:
assistance is provided?
• Develop capability in various aspects of school administrative duties through
presentations and workshops provided by DETA personnel
• Enhance communication and teamwork skills through participation in various
workshops and presentations
• Enhance initiative and adaptability through presentations on new technology,
preparing participants for future changes, and to enhance already developed skills,
knowledge and abilities
• Develop school administrative ofﬁcers’ skills, knowledge and abilities relevant to
their current duties.

When is the program 13 July 2009 (student-free day — 1st week of Term 3) at Harristown State High School,
scheduled? Toowoomba.

Who can participate? All DETA staff in administrative roles in the Darling Downs-South West Region.

Who do I contact? Contact Elaine Fickling at the School Business Managers’ Association on 4636 8724 or
email: eﬁck1@eq.edu.au

School Business Managers’ Association (SBMAQ) Darling Downs-South West Region Administrative Ofﬁcers Biannual
Conference, Stanthorpe

Structure and purpose of The two-day administrative ofﬁcers and teacher aides (performing administration
the program duties) biannual conference will include guest speakers and workshops for
administrative ofﬁcers and teacher aides.

What is expected of Commitment to attend all workshops/activities for the duration of the conference.
participants and what Participants will be involved in a range of activities aiming to:
assistance is provided? • Develop capability in various aspects of school administrative duties through
presentations and workshops provided by DETA personnel
• Enhance communication and teamwork skills through participation in various
workshops and presentations
• Enhance initiative and adaptability through presentations on new technology,
preparing participants for future changes, and to enhance already developed skill,
knowledge and abilities
• Develop school administrative ofﬁcers’ skills, knowledge and abilities relevant to
their current duties

When is the program 21–22 September 2009, Stanthorpe.
scheduled?

Who can participate? School Business Services Managers, school administrative ofﬁcers and teacher aides
performing administration duties.

Who do I contact? Contact Linda Robinson at the Schools Business Managers’ Association on 4637 1222
or email: lrobi1@eq.edu.au

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Leading Change

Mentor Training: Teachers Reﬂecting on Practices in Contexts (TROPIC)

Structure and purpose of TROPIC is a unique program of professional development for VET teachers based on
the program mentoring and peer support. TROPIC is:
• Created by teachers for teachers
• Interactive, professionally challenging
• Focused on real teachers, real students
• Voluntary
• Conﬁdential, constructive, non-judgmental
• Practical — useful teaching tips and skills.

What is expected of Attendance at a three-day training program followed by project-based work.
participants and what
assistance is provided?

When is the program Throughout 2009 — based on demand.
scheduled?

Who can participate? VET teachers.

Who do I contact? Expressions of Interest can be directed to Martha Goldman on 4042 2454 or by
email: Martha.goldman@deta.qld.gov.au

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Vocational Graduate Certiﬁcate (VGC) in Leading Vocational Education (39238QLD)

Structure and purpose of The VGC in Leading Vocational Education offers teachers an opportunity to upgrade
the program their education and business skills to lead vocational education and training initiatives.
This course will enable candidates to work as leading vocational educators in a broad
range of environments including industry, government or community organisations,
with private Registered Training Organisations and within TAFE Institutes in Queensland.
This is an online course.

What is expected of Suitable participants can access to the program through a number of entry points which
participants and what demonstrate their potential to undertake study at graduate level, including:
assistance is provided? • Bachelor Degree in any discipline
• Relevant Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or a relevant Certiﬁcate IV or Certiﬁcate III
in training and assessment, together with signiﬁcant relevant vocational practice,
i.e. not less than three years teaching experience teaching, tutoring or assessing in
a training environment
• Other higher-level education qualiﬁcations, with relevant vocational experience
that is indicative of success, including mature-aged entry for workers wishing to
seek employment in the industry
• Minimum ﬁve years relevant industry experience without formal qualiﬁcations.
Speciﬁc assessment instruments and project work relating to each of four units of
competency.

When is the program Likely to be offered from commencement of Semester 1, 2009.
scheduled?
Fee-for-service — SARAS is potentially available for Education Queensland and TAFE
Queensland employees.

Who can participate? TAFE teachers, tutors, workplace trainers, training coordinators in private Registered
Training Organisations, training managers, specialist Vocational and Education Training
(VET) assessors, VET coordinators delivering VET in secondary schools.

Who do I contact? Jennifer Davids on 3244 1225, by email at: Jennifer.Davids@southbank.edu.au
or visit the website: www.sbi-web.sbi.admin.tafe/course/ICD.asp?BA=/course/
DOM/39238QLD.htm

Vocational Graduate Certiﬁcate in Entrepreneurship (39202QLD)

Structure and purpose of This VGC assists candidates to develop the knowledge and skills to take their
the program entrepreneurial instincts to the next level. It provides the qualiﬁcation and professional
development needs of enterprise leaders seeking to establish their own entrepreneurial
venture, a business corporation, a not-for-proﬁt organisation or a government
department.
The course develops the candidate’s knowledge to undertake an entrepreneurial
venture aimed at transforming a commercially viable idea into a marketable product,
service or process. In this regard, students learn to develop a concept for an
entrepreneurial venture; analyse and evaluate concept research information; formulate
operational plans for an entrepreneurial venture and launch an entrepreneurial venture
into a commercial market.

What is expected of Speciﬁc assessment instruments and project work relating to each of four units of
participants and what competency.
assistance is provided?
Fee-for-service — SARAS is potentially available for Education Queensland and TAFE
Queensland employees.

When is the program To be offered from commencement of Semester 1, 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Enterprise leaders.

Who do I contact? Peter Baskerville (Peter.Baskerville@southbank.edu.au) on 3244 1225 or visit the
website: www.sbi-web.sbi.admin.tafe/course/ICD.asp?BA=/course/DOM/39202QLD.htm

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School Leadership and Teacher Capability

Professional Standards for Teachers in Action

Structure and purpose This suite of workshops (one-day program as well as modiﬁed versions: 45 mins–2 hours)
of the program offers practising classroom teachers and school leaders the opportunity to develop
an understanding of the Professional Standards for Teachers and its effective use as a
framework to reﬂect on, talk about and review teaching practice; and identify goals for
further learning, development and action.
The program seeks to:
• Examine learning culture
• Introduce and develop an understanding of the Standards as a learning framework
• Provide opportunities for groups of teachers to reﬂect on, talk about and review
teaching practice against the PST
• Provide time for guided action planning to support individual and team activity.

When is the program These workshops are conducted for schools, networks and clusters periodically and on
scheduled? request. They are delivered in schools by trained PST Facilitators and are provided on a
user-pays basis.

Who can participate? Teachers and school leaders.

Who do I contact? Contact your Professional Standards for Teachers district key contact at: www.education.
qld.gov.au/staff/development/institute/standards/teachers/contact.html to identify an
opportunity for this workshop in your district or at your school.

PD Pathways — Professional Standards for Teachers Course

Structure and purpose One incentive the department now offers for teachers and school leaders to undertake
of the program additional studies is formal recognition towards a post-graduate qualiﬁcation.
The Professional Standards for Teachers (PST) Course aims to explore the role of the
Professional Standards for Teachers in creating a culture of professional identity and
learning at both the individual and organisational level.

What is expected of In order to gain tertiary credit, participants are required to:
participants and what • Participate in a preliminary face-to-face PST workshop facilitated by Education
assistance is provided? Queensland (ﬁve to 10 hours for participants). The workshop involves participating in
a process that models using the Professional Standards for Teachers to reﬂect critically
on professional practice, establish professional learning goals, and plan professional
development opportunities. Small groups will drive their professional conversation
using two of the 12 Professional Standards for Teachers
• Successfully complete an independently designed project (the assessment task).

When is the program The partially funded course is available in an ongoing manner. Timelines are negotiated
scheduled? with the nominated university.

Who can participate? Teachers, school leaders and PST Facilitators.

Who do I contact? More information is available at PD Pathways at: www.education.qld.gov.au/staff/
development/employee/teachers/pathways.html. To discuss this PD Pathways course
please contact the Principal Project Ofﬁcer on 3222 2769.

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Connecting the Dots: Using PST, DPF and CPD to Build Teacher Capacity

Structure and purpose of This four-hour session offers school administrators an opportunity to develop an
the program understanding of how the Professional Standards for Teachers can be used as a
cornerstone to shape, inﬂuence and support professional conversations. This program
seeks to:
• Establish the links between the Professional Standards for Teachers, the
Developing Performance Framework and the Queensland College of Teachers’
Continuing Professional Development Framework
• Provide strategies for engaging teachers in a professional conversation about their
practice
• Model and engage the participant in a process for engaging teachers in a
professional conversation about their practice.

When is the program These workshops are conducted for groups of principals and school leaders on request.
scheduled? They are delivered by trained PST Facilitators and are provided on a user-pays basis.

Who can participate? Principals and school leaders.

Who do I contact? For more information on this program or to organise an opportunity for this workshop to
be facilitated in your area, please contact the Principal, Professional Development and
Leadership Institute on 3235 4290 or kristine.holm@deta.qld.gov.au

The Smart Classrooms’ 21 Steps to 1-to-1 Success Principal Program

Structure and purpose of The Smart Classrooms’ 21 Steps to 1-to-1 Success Principal Program is a two-day
the program workshop lead by Sean Tierney with Bruce Dixon to enhance the knowledge of lead
principals to build a shared vision and understanding of the potential of 1-to-1
learning. It will challenge primary or secondary school leaders to create a highly
effective blueprint for 1-to-1 learning in their school or school district.
The successful implementation of a 1-to-1 program in school relies on an equal focus on:
• A strongly supported vision and culture across the whole school community
• An understanding of the processes, policies, risks and opportunities involved in
transforming a school to a 1-to-1 learning environment
• Effective technical infrastructure and support
• Development of constructivist, student-centred pedagogies
• Structured professional development for staff.
During this program, participants will have the opportunity to understand the needs of
planning and implementing a successful 1-1 program in their school, cluster or district.

When is the program Dates throughout the year at the ICT Learning Innovation Centre, Sippy Downs, and in
scheduled? Regional Centres.

Who can participate? Principals with ICT school leadership.

Who do I contact? Staff can access the website at: www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast

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eLearning Program for Non-teaching Principals

Structure and purpose of The Smart Classrooms eLearning Leadership program is designed to support Band
the program 7–11 non-teaching principals in delivering 21st century learning opportunities for their
students.
The core components of the program are a three-day residential practicum program
at the ICT Learning Innovation Centre, Sunshine Coast. The program will enable
participants to:
• Build common understandings of 21st century learning approaches
• Develop an understanding of the Smart Classrooms strategy and how it transforms
pedagogy, content, learning contexts and spaces
• Identify an eLearning challenge and develop an action plan
• Build a local community of practice that supports learning in ongoing ways
• Experience practical processes and strategies that they can use in their school and
share with others.

What is expected of All core costs for travel, accommodation and meals for the three-day practicum program
participants and what will be funded. Principals will be expected to fund the costs for transfers and other
assistance is provided? incidental expenses to travel to the ICT Learning Innovation Centre, Sunshine Coast.

When is the program Two programs will be conducted in Semester 1, 2009: March 16–19 and May 25–27.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Places are limited and consideration will be given to ensuring equity in the distribution of
participants across the regions.
• Principals should be from non-teaching Bands 7–11
• Those principals who have expressed interest or desire to build their understanding of:
– Key elements of a whole-school approach to deliver 21st century learning
opportunities for their students
– Smart Classrooms strategy particularly eLearning and how it transforms
pedagogy, content, learning contexts and spaces
• Principals who are available to travel to the ICT Learning Innovation Centre, Sunshine
Coast and are willing to fund the costs for transfers and other incidental expenses.
The core costs for travel, accommodation and meals for the three-day practicum
program will be funded by the eLearning Branch
• Principals from the existing OneSchool guiding coalition (150) may be considered.

Who do I contact? Emma Heffernan, A/Manager, Discovery Programs, eLearning Branch
Phone: 3421 6385 or email: emma.heffernan@deta.qld.gov.au

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Leading Digital School Communities: Professional Development Framework for School Leaders

Structure and purpose of The Leading Digital School Communities Framework forms part of the Smart Classrooms
the program strategy to assist educators to make ICT integral to learning as part of the Department of
Education, Training and the Arts’ collective vision to create a clever, skilled and creative
Queensland.
This framework allows applicants to develop and demonstrate leadership in moving
their schools forward in their eLearning journey where teaching and learning with ICT is
meaningful, engaging and connected.
The Leading Digital School Communities Framework seeks to assist school leaders
to operationalise the challenges of embracing eLearning in their schools across the
curriculum and in developing workforce capabilities.
The ﬁve components of eLearning addressed in this framework are:
• Whole-school Vision
• Curriculum and Pedagogy
• eLearning Spaces
• Workforce Capability
• Networks and Partnerships.
Leaders undertake a variety of professional development tasks to enhance their own
leadership capabilities and to engage their school community in digital pedagogies.
Leaders can work through each of the components within cluster groups or with their
staff as they undertake the Smart Classrooms Professional Development Framework ICT
Pedagogical Licence.
The framework will allow the applicants from a variety of leadership positions to
develop their leadership and vision within their school, with a stronger emphasis on
certain components over others depending on the applicant’s leadership position.

When is the program The program can be undertaken at any time, preferably with others in a cluster group
scheduled? situation where applicants work through the framework together.
The program would run over the course of a school year.

Who can participate? This professional development framework has been developed for leaders within
schools — Principals, Deputy Principals, Heads of Special Education Services, Heads
of Department and Heads of Curriculum, who wish to engage in developing digital
communities within their school and cluster.

Who do I contact? Trish McGregor, Principal Project Ofﬁcer, School Technologies Branch
Phone: 3421 6560 or email: patricia.mcgregor@deta.qld.gov.au

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First -Time Principal Induction Program

Structure and purpose of The program seeks to:
the program • Reinforce Education Queensland as a performance-driven learning organisation
whose staff are committed to achieving excellent educational outcomes for all
Queensland students
• Develop a clear understanding of the principal’s crucial leadership role and the
skills required to deliver on performance
• Enable improved capability in the key accountabilities of governance and
educational leadership
• Increase understanding of the importance of continued learning and linking to
learning networks so that innovative practice may be developed and shared
• Increase understanding of the Leadership Matters Framework.

When is the program Four programs are conducted annually, consisting of a two-day face-to-face workshop in
scheduled? Brisbane — one for Bands 5–6 and one for Bands 7–11 each semester.
Semester 1: Bands 5–6 2–3 April
Bands 7–11 14–15 May
Semester 2: Bands 5–6 27–28 August
Bands 7–11 10–11 September
All costs are provided.

Who can participate? Registration is sent to all newly appointed, ﬁrst-time principals in Terms 1 and 3.

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People Matters Program

Structure and purpose of The program seeks to:
the program • Provide an intense experiential opportunity to facilitate the application of
leadership theory, framework and tools into ‘real time, real work’
• Emphasise the signiﬁcance of the personal capability necessary to meet the
diverse challenges presented in a school environment
• Develop and enhance your capacity to manage self and others through change
• Enhance your reﬂective capacity
• Improve your ability to motivate and assist others to grow and develop
• Strengthen your collegial networks through dialogues and challenge
• Develop your interpersonal and communication capacities.
The year-long People Matters program is comprised of four main components:
1. The pre-program includes a web-journaling process and a facilitated three-way
interview with participant, supervisor and program facilitator to identify learning
objectives
2. A residential, conceptual and experiential leadership session
3. Network Resource Groups (small collegial groups meet three to four times over a
six-month period to focus on strengthening and continuing leadership learning
including achieving common challenges and projects)
4. Recall program six months later to review and exchange learnings, celebrate
achievements and plan for further learning opportunities.

When is the program Semester 1: March 23 – 27 (residential)
scheduled? Semester 2: October 12 – 14 (recall)
Cost is $2250.

Who can participate? Experienced and high-performing principals sponsored by their Executive Director,
Schools or their Regional Executive Director.

Who do I contact? For more information on this program please contact the Principal, Professional
Development and Leadership Institute on 3235 4290 or
email: kristine.holm@deta.qld.gov.au

Supportive School Leadership — Principal Connect

Structure and purpose of The program seeks to:
the program • Enable principals access to ‘just-in-time’ advice and support from experienced and
high-performing school leaders
• Build a statewide support system that complements existing frameworks for school
leaders
• Contribute to the maintenance of sustainable, high-quality leadership performance
in Education Queensland.
Experienced principals are available online or by telephone to provide advice and
support for a range of school leadership challenges and issues. Principal Connect
advice is conﬁdential.

When is the program Principals may contact the network as required. There is no cost for this service.
scheduled?

Who can participate? School leaders.

Who do I contact? Proﬁles of Principal Connect Advisors can be found at: www.qed.qld.gov.au/schools/
support/index.html or contact the Principal, Professional Development and Leadership
Institute on 3235 4290 or email: kristine.holm@deta.qld.gov.au

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Executive Coaching

Structure and purpose of Executive Coaching can assist you to be the best you can be. Coaching can lead to:
the program • Enhanced effectiveness in the role
• Identiﬁcation, implementation and evaluation of alternative leadership strategies
• Integration of the capability framework into your professional practice
• Identiﬁcation of strategies to achieve your leadership goals and enhance your
leadership capabilities
• Aligned personal professional development with corporate strategic directions.

When is the program Your individualised coaching program is personally arranged with your chosen coach.
scheduled?
Financial responsibility for executive coaching services rests with schools. Details of
costs are available in the coach proﬁles and vary between coaches.

Who can participate? School principals and DETA executive ofﬁcers.

Who do I contact? For more information, including proﬁles of selected coaches, contact the Principal,
Professional Development and Leadership Institute on 3235 4290 or
email: kristine.holm@deta.qld.gov.au

Human Resource Management: Leading and Developing your People

Structure and purpose of This program seeks to:
the program • Support and develop the capabilities of beginning principals, with particular
emphasis on the Organisational and Relational capabilities as articulated in
Leadership Matters
• Provide online training in Human Resource Management
• Provide a ‘just-in-time’ accessible resource for immediate reference and guidance
in managing HR issues
• Build capacity of beginning principals to manage and develop their people
• Provide a resource that could be used within regional/local leadership and collegial
development initiatives
• Connect with and complement the current suite of leadership development
programs available including Principals Induction, Mentors for First-Time Principals,
and Principal Connect.
The program will be offered as a self-paced, online course, focusing on the following HR
areas:
• Organisational Health
• Ethical Standards
• Professional Development
• Developing Performance
• Workforce Relations
• Diversity and Equity.

When is the program The module will be provided free of charge and placed on the DETA intranet in Semester 2.
scheduled?

Who can participate? This online course, aligned with Leadership Matters, is currently being developed for
beginning and aspiring school leaders, with a focus on the development of Band 5–7
principals’ Organisational and Relational capabilities.
The course will also be accessible to all school personnel who have responsibilities for
managing people, including Acting Principals, Deputy Principals, Heads of Department,
Heads of Curriculum, Heads of Special Education Services, and Business Service
Managers.

Who do I contact? For more information contact the Principal, Professional Development and Leadership
Institute on 3235 4290 or email: kristine.holm@deta.qld.gov.au

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2009 Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) National Conference
‘Surﬁng Sustainable Primary Education – Waves of Hope and Oceans of Possibilities’

Structure and purpose of This conference will explore an understanding of the child as a learner in Australia
the program today with particular interest in the development of the creativity of childhood through
the primary years, attitudes and behaviour of the Australian community, developing
communities within schools and sustaining principals and deputy principals as leaders.

When is the program Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 September, Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.
scheduled?

Who can participate? This is a unique opportunity for school leaders from all sectors of education
(Government, Catholic, and Independent) to celebrate and to learn from each other on
the challenges facing today’s educational ‘Oceans of Possibilities’.

Who do I contact? For more information, please refer to the conference website www.appaconference.
com.au or contact Magdalene St Clare, QASSP Business Manager on 3831 7011 or
email: magdalene@qassp.org.au

Professional Development and Leadership Institute

Structure and purpose of The Professional Development and Leadership Institute is a dedicated team within the
the program Professional Development Branch. The Institute team facilitates a number of centrally
delivered professional development programs as well as responding to requests from
schools, districts and regions to support localised professional development activities
for teachers and school leaders.
The Institute team has a diverse range of facilitation and presentation skills and a
number of members are accredited in the administration of the Myers Briggs Type
Indicator and 360 degree feedback tools (Human Synergistics ® Life Styles Inventory
(LSI) ™ and Benchmarks).

When is the program Activities to support school, cluster, district and regional professional development
scheduled? initiatives can be requested throughout 2009. Costs are minimal but are dependent on
the support request.

Who can participate? All teachers and school leaders.

Who do I contact? For more information contact the Principal, Professional Development and Leadership
Institute on 3235 4290 or email: kristine.holm@deta.qld.gov.au

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Enhancing Leaders for the Future (ELF)

Structure and purpose of This program is designed to support and challenge aspiring principals to understand
the program and use Leadership Matters, Leadership Capabilities for Education Queensland
Principals as a rigorous framework for professional development.
The program aims to:
• Promote professional responsibility through the development of professional
knowledge, practice, values and relationships
• Support the career aspirations of those who have already demonstrated leadership
or have high potential across the leadership capabilities
• Strengthen and broaden the pool of capable Band 5–8 leaders ready to step into
leadership roles as they occur
• Value and utilise the expertise of existing high-achieving school leaders as mentors
for aspirants
• Develop formal and informal relationships within and across schools and districts/
regions
• Empower leadership-learning networks to progress their own professional
development
• Enhance public education through the implementation of leadership challenges.

When is the program Stage 1 residential workshop:
scheduled? 8–11 March 2009 for aspirants
8–11 March 2009 for mentors
Stage 3 residential workshop:
21–22 September 2009 for aspirants
21 September 2009 for mentors
School Investment: Schools will be expected to pay $500 p/p to fund the costs for TRS
(Stage 1 only), transfers (e.g. taxi) and other incidental expenses.
PDLI investment: All core costs for travel, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and
conference dinner for the Stage 1 and Stage 3 residential workshops.
No cost to mentors.

Who can participate? 30 aspirants and 30 mentors participate in the program comprising three stages:
• Phase 1 — Residential Conference
• Phase 2 — Workplace Leadership Development for six months with the support of a
mentor
• Phase 3 — Residential Conference.

Who do I contact? For more information contact the Principal, Professional Development and Leadership
Institute on 3235 4290 or email: kristine.holm@deta.qld.gov.au

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See! Support! Supply! The Art of Supply Teaching – Online Course

Structure and purpose of This facilitated online learning course has been developed by supply teachers for
the program supply teachers and is available through the Learning Place. The course provides
opportunities to ‘step outside of the circle’ and view the art of supply teaching as a
learning journey which incorporates the synthesis of rich and often diverse personal
backgrounds with best practice pedagogy.
The course is a sequential learning journey and is divided into three themes and ﬁve
modules. Each of these themes explores an issue that is an essential part of a supply
teacher’s ability to teach effectively.
The three themes are:
• Looking to yourself allows you to engage in professional reﬂective practice
• Looking into education provides the knowledge, skills and procedures to ensure
that supply teachers in Queensland are able to apply the best pedagogical practice
in the classroom
• Looking into supply teaching draws on the previous themes to provide a
comprehensive overview of the skills needed to continue your learning journey as a
supply teacher.
These themes are covered in the following ﬁve modules:
• Module 1: Looking to yourself — be reﬂective
• Module 2: Looking to education — be informed
• Module 3: Looking to supply teaching — be in control
• Module 4: Looking to supply teaching — be organised
• Module 5: Looking to supply teaching — be involved.

What is expected of The course provides opportunities for participants to share their stories with other
participants and what participants and to be able to use these as part of reﬂective practice, thus developing
assistance is provided? and improving their creative planning, organisation and classroom practice.

When is the program Refer to the Learning Place online calendar for times offered.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Beginning, returning and supply teachers.

Who do I contact? Register online through the Learning Place online calendar at:
www.education.qld.gov.au/learningplace/onlinelearning/courses/course-calendar.html

From Surviving to Thriving – A Conference for Beginning Teachers

Structure and purpose of Beginning teachers who attend this event will have the opportunity to engage in a day
the program of innovation, networking, discussion and information sharing. A range of workshops
will be on offer and will be facilitated by practising teachers.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in presentations on the Professional
Standards for Queensland Teachers, QCAR, Catering to Diversity, Digital Pedagogy, and
other learning and teaching initiatives that impact on their work.
The practical strategies offered in workshops are immediately applicable to all
classroom contexts.

What is expected of Morning tea and lunch will be provided and there is a minimal user-pays fee.
participants and what
assistance is provided?

When is the program Saturday 17 October 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Beginning and returning teachers.

Who do I contact? More information will become available on the Teacher Induction website at:
www.education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/employee/teachers/induction.html

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Achievement Matters Program

Structure and purpose of This three-day residential conference is targeted at high-performing leaders and will
the program focus on:
• Developing participants’ knowledge of strategic thinking and planning theory and
research
• Increasing participants’ ability to use contextual understanding to inform decision
making
• Enhancing participants’ understanding and capacity to use change management
principles to support school improvement.

When is the program Three-day residential, August/September 2009.
scheduled?
All core costs for travel, accommodation and meals for the three day program will be
funded. Schools will be expected to fund the costs for transfers and other incidental
expenses.

Who can participate? A maximum of 25 experienced and high-performing principals will be accepted into the
program.
Principals seeking to participate are invited to discuss their nomination with their
Executive Director (Schools). Nominations close in November each year.

Who do I contact? For more information contact the Principal, Professional Development and Leadership
Institute on 3235 4290 or email: kristine.holm@deta.qld.gov.au

State-wide Induction for Newly Appointed Specialist Support Staff

Structure and purpose of The Disability Services Support Unit conducts statewide induction programs for
the program specialist support staff working with students with disabilities. The programs are
designed to introduce newly appointed staff to their roles and provide information
about current policies and practices for students with disabilities.
The program consists of three-day programs in Brisbane and designated regional
locations. Follow-up activities such as audio-graphic conferences and on-site visits are
provided on a needs basis. The programs are designed to introduce newly appointed
staff to their roles and provide information about current policies and practices for
students with disabilities.

What is expected of Attendance at a three-day event in Brisbane and at designated regional locations, and
participants and what participation in follow-up activities.
assistance is provided?

When is the program Brisbane — 6–8 April. Regional locations — to be advised.
scheduled?

Who can participate? The statewide induction program for newly appointed specialist support staff is for
advisory visiting teachers, guidance ofﬁcers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists,
speech-language pathologists and nurses.

Who do I contact? Participants are nominated by regions and senior therapy and nursing ofﬁcers.

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Inclusive Practices

Encouraging Diversity: Challenging the Concept of Difference — twilight videoconference series

Structure and purpose of The 1.5-hour twilight sessions (4.30 pm – 6.00 pm) are presented live at the Des
the program O’Callaghan Auditorium, Mater Hospital, Brisbane and through a direct interactive
videoconference link and web conferencing to more than 30 remote, rural and urban
venues across the state.
The series is part of a cooperative professional development initiative between Student
Services Division and the Mater Children’s Hospital. Each session of the six (6) part
series presents opportunities for gaining the latest understandings and examples of
current practices.
The high quality and relevance of the information provided by all presenters is such that
the series provides an excellent professional development opportunity for classroom
teachers, support teachers, teacher aides, guidance ofﬁcers, therapists, nurses,
medical practitioners and allied health professionals working in remote, rural and
urban locations to support children and young people with diverse learning and health
needs.

What is expected of Apply their increased knowledge and understanding to support children and young
participants and what people with diverse learning and health needs. User pays at a nominal rate of $25.00
assistance is provided? per session.

When is the program Thursday 23 April 2009
scheduled? Session 1: Social & Emotional Learning strategies which support the principles of
Inclusive Education Practice
Thursday 28 May 2009
Session 2: Diabetes and the impact on the learner
Thursday 30 July 2009
Session 3: Domestic violence within the family and the impact this may have on the
learner
Thursday 20 Aug 2009
Session 4: Children undertaking the role of family carer and the impact this may have
on their learning
Thursday 10 Sep 2009
Session 5: Epilepsy and the impact on the learner
Thursday 29 Oct 2009
Session 6: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (including supporting refugee students)

Who can participate? Classroom teachers, support teachers, teacher aides, guidance ofﬁcers, therapists,
nurses, medical practitioners and allied health professionals working in remote, rural
and urban locations to support children and young people with diverse learning and
health needs.

Who do I contact? Student Services on 3405 6363 or access the Encouraging Diversity Professional
Community at: www.learningplace.com.au/sc/inclusiveeducation

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Encouraging Diversity twilight videoconferences — Feature Series

Structure and purpose of These two-hour (4.00 pm–6.00 pm) feature twilight sessions will be presented live
the program at the Des O’Callaghan Auditorium, Mater Hospital, Brisbane, and through a direct
interactive videoconference link and web conferencing to more than 30 remote, rural
and urban venues across the state.

What is expected of Apply their increased knowledge and understanding to support children and young
participants and what people with diverse learning and health needs. Each session of this feature series is
assistance is provided? free of charge.

When is the program Thursday 12 March 2009
scheduled? Session 1: Drug and Alcohol Education
• Contextualising Queensland Drug Education
• Whole-School Approach to Drug Education
• Strategies and Classroom Activities
Thursday 2 April 2009
Session 2: Sexualised Behaviours In Children
Thursday 18 June 2009
Session 3: Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Suicide Prevention and Post-vention
• Responding to Self-harm in students

Who do I contact? Student Services on 3405 6363 or access the Encouraging Diversity Professional
Community at: www.learningplace.com.au/sc/inclusiveeducation

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Contemporary Practices: Students with Disabilities — online course

Structure and purpose This course supports Education Queensland classroom teachers, specialist support staff
of the program and school administrators in considering the contemporary legislative, policy and practice
frameworks that enhance the access, participation and engagement of students with
disabilities within class and school settings.
The goals of the course are to engage participants in:
• Developing an understanding of the contemporary legislative and policy frameworks
in the education of students with disabilities, and implications for educational
practice
• Reﬂecting on their own educational practice and decision making in the education of
students with disabilities in light of evidence-based research
• Considering opportunities for providing leadership in the development and
enhancement of inclusive education practices in their school setting.
This one-semester course is suitable for Education Queensland classroom teachers,
specialist support staff and school administrators. As this is an online course some
experience in engaging in the online environment would be an advantage.
Participants can choose to undertake the Education Queensland assessment and/or the
Master’s level assessment through the Professional Development Pathways program.
Facilitators based at the Disability Services Support Unit support course participants
with engagement in the online course modules and associated Education Queensland
assessment.

What is expected of Online course activities and the Education Queensland assessment — reﬂective journal
participants and what to be submitted at end of the course. Participants may choose to undertake University
assistance is provided? Assessment Task through the Professional Development Pathways program. User pays.

When is the program Semester 1, 2009 — 12-week course.
scheduled? Semester 2, 2009 — 12-week course (to be advised).

Who can participate? Classroom teachers, specialist support staff and school administrators.

Who do I contact? Closed registration. Information regarding the application process will be distributed
through regional Professional Development Coordinators and district-based Principal
Education Ofﬁcers (Student Services).
Registrants in the course will need to have a Learning Place log on user name and
password to access the course.

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Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Learning

Social and Emotional Learning

Structure and purpose of This program aims to strengthen teachers’ and school administrators’ capacity to
the program build students’ social and emotional intelligence and take a preventative approach to
managing behaviour.

What is expected of Participants will be expected to incorporate Social and Emotional Learning into their
participants and what classroom programs. Workshops costs will be provided, however schools will need to
assistance is provided? cover TRS costs.

When is the program Full-day workshops will be offered in each region during Term 1 and 2, 2009.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Classroom teachers, school administrators.

Who do I contact? Details of the workshops will be advertised to schools through the Bulletin Board and
information will be available on the Student Services website at:
www.education.qld.gov.au/studentservices

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Safe, Supportive and Disciplined Learning Environments

Workplace Health and Safety Ofﬁcer Training and Recertiﬁcation

Structure and purpose of The Workplace Health and Safety Ofﬁcer (WHSO) course meets the statutory
the program requirements for training and appointment of Workplace Health and Safety Ofﬁcers
(service industry). Participants attain competencies and knowledge of current relevant
legislation, workplace health and safety practices relevant to schools, and risk
management.
Staff seeking a future leadership role will beneﬁt from the knowledge attained. The
emphasis is on the leadership role of the WHSO and the development of inﬂuencing
skills required to improve their school health and safety culture.

What is expected of Participants are required to bring a laptop. Two assignments must be completed
participants and what between training blocks A & B. The School Annual Assessment must be submitted as
assistance is provided? an assessment piece for recertiﬁcation.
Course fee for schools is below cost of external providers. An incentive discount of 15%
for principals registering for training and for schools that train a second or third WHSO.

When is the program Numerous dates and locations throughout 2009. Check the WHSO Training website for
scheduled? details of training in your area: www.education.qld.gov.au/health/training.html

Who can participate? Two blocks of training for school leaders, experienced teachers and Business Services
Managers.
Recertiﬁcation training for Workplace Health and Safety Ofﬁcers whose qualiﬁcation
expires in 2009.

Who do I contact? Register through the website at: www.education.qld.gov.au/health/training.html

Workplace Health and Safety Representative (WHSR) Training

Structure and purpose of This training is a legislative entitlement for employees who have been elected by their
the program fellow staff members to represent their Workplace Health and Safety interests at their
school/workplace. Improving the health and safety school culture is a priority for the
department.
The Workplace Health and Safety Representative (WHSR) course is provided by the
department in order to meet the legislative requirement to provide adequate training
for WHSRs that are elected by their fellow employees. Participants will attain knowledge
of current relevant legislation, workplace health and safety practices relevant to
schools, and risk management. The role of the WHSR is integral to improving school
health and safety cultures.

What is expected of Commitment to perform the role of a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator
participants and what for their school/workplace. User pays — course fees are below the cost of external
assistance is provided? providers.

When is the program To be advised. Check the website for details of training in your area.
scheduled?

Who can participate? All employees elected by staff to fulﬁll the functions of a Workplace Health and Safety
Representative.

Who do I contact? Further information is available from the Creating Healthier Workplaces website at:
www.education.qld.gov.au/health/courses/training-rehab.html

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Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) — Teams Training

Structure and purpose of This course is designed to increase knowledge, skills and capability in the use of whole-
the program school, sustainable and measurable strategies to reduce problem behaviour, and
increase positive behaviour, through the adoption of research-validated practices, the
use of data for decision making and by building systems of staff and student support.
SWPBS requires school-based management. The SWPBS program assists each
participating school to establish a visible, effective, efﬁcient and functional leadership
team, by providing a comprehensive training program and ongoing professional
support.
School teams will participate in a range of activities that are designed to enhance their
school’s capacity to adopt and evaluate schoolwide behavioural support practices and
programs. Teams Training is run over two consecutive days, 10 hours in total.

What is expected of Teams are expected to faithfully attend two full days of training; complete a phased
participants and what self-evaluation of their school behaviour support systems over the two days; leave the
assistance is provided? training with an action plan for initial SWPBS implementation; and coach their school in
the implementation of SWPBS. TRS funding, travel and accommodation costs must be
met locally.

When is the program Facilitated in most regions in Term 1 or Term 2. Some regions may vary. Training is
scheduled? delivered in three phases, usually over 3–5 years depending on schools meeting the
readiness critieria for each phase.
User pays (costs range from $500–$1500 per school team). School accounts are direct
debited for an equal share of venue and catering costs only.

Who can participate? School teams representative of administration, teachers, parents and community.

Who do I contact? Principals submit the completed Expression of Interest form available from the website
at: www.education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/behaviour/swpbs/howtojoin.html or
contact Student Services on 3237 0061.

Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) — Coaches’ Training

What is expected of Coaches have a set of school team support activities and data submission
participants and what responsibilities to the regional SWPBS coordinator.
assistance is provided?

When is the program Facilitated in each region prior to the two-day school teams training.
scheduled?
User pays — school or district cost centres are direct debited for an equal share of
venue and catering costs only. TRS funding, travel and accommodation costs must be
met locally.

Who can participate? Coaches are nominated by the schools that will be undertaking teams training.
Coaches are usually district personnel, but sometimes they are community members,
administrators or teachers.

Who do I contact? Contact Student Services on 323 70061 or access the website at:
www.education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/behaviour/swpbs/index.html

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Better Behaviour, Better Learning — Online Course

Structure and purpose of This course is designed to increase knowledge, skills and capability in behaviour
the program management through the development of sustainable practice. Available to all school,
district and regional personnel. The course may be used towards postgraduate
university accreditation or for personal professional development.

What is expected of Action Research within their teaching environment; Reﬂective Journal; Professional
participants and what Readings/ Log; Online Discussions. Costs associated with the course are $200 (inc
assistance is provided? GST), and $350 with the tertiary component (inc GST).

When is the program This course will be faciliated in each region throughout the year.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Aspiring, beginning, experienced and high-performing teachers and school leaders.

Who do I contact? Interested teachers can register at the Learning Place course calendar found at:
www.education.qld.gov.au/learningplace/onlinelearning/courses/course-calendar.html

Managing Student Behaviour — Online Course

Structure and purpose of This professional development online learning course is designed as an easy-to-use and
the program informative behaviour management resource. Participants will develop and reﬂect upon
their own behaviour management skills and strategies, and consider other behaviour
management options as they develop and reﬁne their classroom management plan.
Available through the Learning Place, the course is designed as an interactive learning
journey where communication with your facilitator and fellow learners is integral. It
is not exhaustive and the ideas outlined should be seen as a platform for developing
professional dialogue between peers, and further developing practitioner skills and
knowledge. The skills and strategies outlined are grounded in contemporary behaviour
management theory, and importantly, have been proven effective in school settings.
The course is set out in eight modules and runs for nine weeks.

What is expected of Participants will develop a folio of resources containing:
participants and what • Classroom management plan, which will outline:
assistance is provided?
• Preventive strategies
• Supportive strategies
• Corrective strategies
• Professional journal summarising professional reading, and critically analysing
personal behaviour management practice.

When is the program The course is advertised in the Learning Place course calendar when available.
scheduled?

Who can participate? Teachers.

Who do I contact? To register, visit the Learning Place Course calendar at:
www.education.qld.gov.au/learningplace/onlinelearning/courses/course-calendar.html

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Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator (RRTWC) Training

Structure and purpose of Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator (RRTWC) training is a legislative
the program requirement under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. Every
departmental workplace and school is required to have an accredited RRTWC assigned
to them, as per departmental policy.
Courses to become an accredited Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator
(RRTWC) under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 are offered in
each region to assist each school and workplace to have an accredited RRTWC assigned
to them, as per Departmental policy. The Senior Rehabilitation Consultant/s or Claims
Ofﬁcer/s in each regional ofﬁce can be contacted regarding upcoming courses in your
local area.

What is expected of Commitment to perform the role of a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator for
participants and what their school/workplace.
assistance is provided?
User pays — Regional ofﬁces coordinate the running of these courses in order to keep
participant costs to a minimum.

When is the program Various dates throughout the state.
scheduled?

Who can participate? All employees nominated by their school/workplace to perform the role of
Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator.

Who do I contact? Further information is available from the Creating Healthier Workplaces website at:
http://education.qld.gov.au/health/courses/training-rehab.html