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Calendar Events Awards, Exchange Programs, Fellowships and Scholarships Ø Public School Parent of the Year Awards nominations usually close in September each year. See recipients for 2005 at this link. The Arts Unit Dance | Debating | Public Speaking | Drama | Music | Visual Arts Performances for Schools | Resources Events Schools Spectacular, ARTEXPRESS, and more School Sport Unit Events, Results, Records, Safety Guidelines, Sport Associations, Links, and more New South Wales Primary Schools Sports Association New South Wales Combined High Schools Sports Association Sydney North School Sports Association – Zone Directory Parents Guide to Schools “The partnership between parents, teachers and schools is at the core of the public school system in New South Wales. The interest and participation of parents in the education process is not only valued but welcomed…… This guide provides information which will help you to take an active role in the education partnership. Public School Locator All public schools in NSW and website link Regions Public Reviews & Inquiries The Futures Project The Futures Project: Excellence and Innovation Study led by Alan Laughlin in 2005. See study documents. The Futures Project : Report One Size Doesn’t Fit All Learning & Teaching Teaching & Learning Exchange TaLE Teaching and Learning Exchange (TaLE) is a single gateway where teachers, school leaders and parents can easily locate resources and research to support the learning of students. TaLE now has a new page for parents , where you can discover what your child will learn and how you can help them as they move from preschool, through primary and secondary school and beyond into tertiary education and training. Centre for Learning Innovation The Centre for Learning Innovation was established in 2004 and is part of the NSW Department of Education and Training. Its role is to provide excellence in learning resource production, and leadership in the strategic use of technology in education and training. Curriculum Support Curriculum Support aims to provide useful and accessible support to teachers, which will contribute to quality teaching and improved learning outcomes for students. Gifted and Talented Education DET policy; G&T programs for comprehensives schools; curriculum policies and resources; opportunities for gifted students; FAQ’s; downloadable resources; and more. Plus Parent Information Package (pdf 502 kb) Support Handbook for First-Time Principals Some info in this handbook may be very helpful for P&C’s also. Merit Selection Procedures 2005 Promotion & Transfer Info For school teacher and principal positions Middle Years Conference October 5 & 6, 2005 Announcement Papers Australian Government Tutorial Voucher Initiative Opportunity Class Placement Community Grants Programs Community Languages, Intervention Support, Aboriginal Community. The Intervention Support Program (ISP) is part of the Australian Government Programmes for Schools and provides support that is supplementary to improve the educational opportunities, learning outcomes and personal development of children with disabilities. The Intervention Support Program is managed through the Department of Education and Training (DET). DET aims to develop an integrated and cross-sectoral approach to resource allocation and to establish better co-ordination of the funding arrangements for organisations receiving ISP funding. Linking Individual & Organisational Learning Key Features of Learning Communities Teacher Development and the Power of the Portfolio includes several short papers Teacher professional learning portfolios are playing an increasingly important role in facilitating learning by teachers and in demonstrating the outcomes of practitioner research and reflective inquiry into teaching practice. There is a growing recognition of this role in preservice teacher education programs and in continuing professional development. Opportunities to develop portfolios can now be found in undergraduate and post-graduate teacher education programs and in the training and development programs offered by employing authorities. Credit transfer arrangements exist for teachers' self-initiated portfolios to be assessed and to contribute to further tertiary study. New School Annual Reports Back To School Day The Critics' Choice invites young people to critique twelve anti-smoking advertisements from around the world. Entries for high schools close 19 October, 2005. NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge Entries for 2005 close 1 September, 2005. NSW Government Competitions Includes links to Premier’s Spelling Challenge; The Critics' Choice (young people invited to critique twelve anti-smoking advertisements from around the world); Annual Schools Web Design Awards; Envirothon (the ultimate test of environmental skills and awareness for Year 11 students; Debating; and more. Professional Learning and Leadership Development for DET Staff Some basic information covering managers, principals, administrative staff, etc. Unfortunately, some of the information listed is available only on the DET intranet. Rainwater Tanks in Schools Rebate Program offer extended to 31 July 2008

DET Home Cooney Review Student Assessment Dec 2006 Summary (pdf, 95 kb) Full Report (pdf, 702 kb) A-E Reporting to Parents Board of Studies student work samples aligned to the A-E Grade Scale DET’s Futures Project Excellence and Innovation Report released 13 Dec 05 … more Merit Selection Procedures Support Handbook for First-Time Principals TaLE Parent Section Professional Learning and Leadership Development for DET Staff Review of Non-Government Schools in NSW The Grimshaw Review. Reports 1 & 2.

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