Continuing on from our work together in 2025, the Second-Year Teacher program will allow participants to dive deeper into their own teacher identity and call to vocations.
Term 2 – Building Safe, Supportive Classrooms – 1 May 2026
This full-day program continues your growth in creating safe, supportive and engaging classrooms. The session will introduce High Impact Engagement Strategies – a set of evidence-based practices shown through quantitative research to significantly enhance student wellbeing and engagement. Participants will explore 10 strategies designed to strengthen student participation, connection and motivation across all learning environments. The session aims to expand teachers’ Tier 1 toolkit and equip them with practical, proactive approaches to support every learner’s engagement. You’ll reflect on your practice and learn strategies for effective communication, boosting student engagement, responding constructively to challenging behaviours and optimising classroom learning through managing routines and transitions (AITSL Standards: 1.6, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4)
Term 2 – Transitioning to Full Registration (Tablelands) – 4 June 2026
This full day is designed to support teachers who have not yet transitioned to full registration. The day will cover the requirements, processes and documentation needed to successfully achieve full teacher registration. Practical guidance will be complemented with dedicated time to assemble your folio, and opportunities to check in with colleagues and mentors. Before attending, ensure you have spoken with your principal or Early Career Coordinator about folio expectations. Please note: this session will be held in Term 2 in the Tablelands and repeated in Term 4 in Cairns (AITSL Standards: 6.1, 6.3, 7.1)
Term 3 – Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies – 26 August 2026
Enhance our teaching practice with an in-depth day focused on evidence-based strategies and differentiation techniques. In this practical session, you’ll explore how to plan structured learning programs, set challenging goals and apply effective teaching strategies and resources. The session also covers integrating ICT to boost student engagement and achievement. Delivered in collaboration with the Primary and Secondary Learning and Teaching Teams, Data and Analytics, and Diversity, this day strengthens your ability to meet the needs of all learners.
Term 4 – Transitioning to Full Registration (Cairns) – 15 October 2026
Repeat of Term 2 Tablelands Day, designed to support teachers who have not yet transitioned to full registration.
