Professional Development Network

Twilight workshop - Strategic Thinking by Design
20 Feb

Twilight workshop - Strategic Thinking by Design

Each year, the Professional Development Network committee organise a series of provocative, helpful and informative leadership sessions in one of two formats. This event will be a twilight workshop at East Leagues Club with Wade Haynes, Executive Principal, Brisbane State High School and Kim McNamara, Principal, West End State School.
GU/PDN Leadership Breakfast with the Education Minister
25 Jul

GU/PDN Leadership Breakfast with the Education Minister

Following the 2017 state election, Grace was appointed Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations - both areas she is passionate about.
Grace understands the importance of education and her tireless advocacy in this area will see a new high school built in Fortitude Valley to be opened by 2020.
PDN Leadership Breakfast with the new Director General
21 Jun

PDN Leadership Breakfast with the new Director General

Join us to hear from our new Director General, Mr Tony Cook.

With deep experience in the education sector Mr Cook has an intimate understanding of school reforms that improve student learning outcomes. Mr Cook is passionate about implementing world class education reform to position Queensland and ensure optimum outcomes for all Queensland students.
Teaching Analysis & Evaluation
13 Jun

Teaching Analysis & Evaluation

This presentation will focus on the explicit teaching of analysis and evaluation. Dr Bourke will explore how these skills are currently taught in line with Queensland and national syllabi. Then, she will further explore if the teaching of these skills will change with the implementation of the new curriculum.
Understanding the literacy profiles of students with autism to support learning and development during the early years of schooling
17 May

Understanding the literacy profiles of students with autism to support learning and development during the early years of schooling

Students with autism are at increased risk of persistent reading difficulties. This presentation will focus on current evidence-based practice for providing reading instruction for young school-age students with autism.
Capability Development of  Middle Leaders
02 May

Capability Development of Middle Leaders

A Panel of School Leaders from various schools will share what's working in their schools to develop great Middle Leaders!