Educators SA Professional Learning Funding: Main Elements
Member associations of Educators SA are able to apply for funding under our PL2 professional learning program. The following information is provided to inform your application and ensure it connects with Educators SA foci and priorities.
The overarching purpose of this funding is to build the capacity of successful associations to develop and implement high quality professional learning, which builds our profession and results in improved learning outcomes for children and young people.
When drafting your application one of the key questions for you to consider is how this funding will allow you to innovate and raise your associations profile.
Current Educators SA Professional Learning Foci:
o Innovation
o Early Career Teachers
o Literacy and Numeracy
Priorities re the Educators SA / Minister Agreement 2016-2019:
o implementation of the Australian Curriculum;
o addressing disadvantage and social justice;
o alignment of all professional learning programs with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework;
o Teaching for Effective Learning (TfEL) Framework and Department for Education's Strategic Directions (learning design, assessment and moderation, General Capabilities):
o mentoring and supporting early career teachers and new educators;
o providing leadership training and learning programs aligned with national priorities;
o engaging in collaborative inquiry learning projects and partnerships;
o meeting national registration requirements and gathering of professional learning and proficiency evidence.
The Educators SA STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES:
Driving Quality Performance
Building Productive and Strategic Relationships
Embedding Sustainability
