Professional Development 2009-2010
| From: Hameed, Sofia Sent: Monday, 26 July 2010 2:50 PM To: Hurst, Philip Subject: ICT Innovations in Agriculture Hi Philip
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| From: Hurst, Philip Sent: 18 July 2010 15:23 Subject: PTC Conference Hi Aggies I have been asked to forward this to you. Dear PTC Member Associations, This conference – developed and organised by the Australian Professional Teachers Association (APTA) - is an essential professional development experience:
The Australian Professional Teachers Association (APTA) will be conducting a one day conference on Tuesday 28 September 2010 with international and national keynote speakers including: Dr. Dennis Sparks, Prof Barry McGaw AO, Dr Ben Jensen, Patrick Lee and Susan Mann, who will present, explore and discuss the future directions of professional learning. Conference and venue details and registration form: APTA Conference 2010 PTC NSW encourages early registration for this outstanding opportunity as numbers are limited. Regards, Kim Tsolakis |
| From: Hurst, Philip Sent: 18 June 2010 13:34 Subject: Agricultural Workshops Hi Aggies I have been approached by Cameron Archer (Chair, Primary Industries Education Foundation,Director) see below. "Dear Phil It was good to talk to you yesterday and thanks for being able to have an input into this teacher professional development initiative. There are a couple of issues which I think are important. 1. We are keen to support agriculture teachers across the state and we need to work out ways that can be done. 2. I am keen to get a pilot professional development exercise up at Homebush Bay and I thought agriculture teachers should be first cab off the rank. How we duplicate this content and information for teachers in other parts of the state is yet to be finalised. 3. The Primary Industries Education Foundation and the supporting organisations are keen to have professional development for teachers in many other disciplines, eg, science, geography, food technology, etc. I would be pleased if you could identify with your colleagues the most important areas you would like to spend a days professional development on. We can then source the best trainers etc possibly they could come from within your own ranks. I would hope to have something up and running in September, October or November. As I said by phone identifying the best date is probably what we need to do now and the content can be firmed up possibly in August. The day will be at no cost to the participants because it is a pilot but in the longer term there will obviously have be charges. I will probably need to have a longer chat to you by phone but I hope this sets the scene a bit. I think it is an exciting development and if we get it right there will be many benefits for years to come for both agriculture and teachers in a lot of other disciplines. Best regards If you have any thoughts for workshop ideas, please let me know. Regards |
Proposed Agriculture Teachers’ Study Tour of California Dear fellow ag educators Regards (details below are of the 2009 tour which was cancelled, but they give some indication of possibilities for the 2010 tour). • 15 days • Los Angeles–Lake Havasu-Grand Canyon-Las Vegas (2 nights)-Bakersfield-Fresno-Modesto-Yosemite National Park-Napa Valley-San Francisco(2 nights)-Monterey-Santa Barbara-Los Angeles • Fully escorted by professional Tour Director and Tony Heading - HOD (Agriculture) Stanthorpe SHS, with local hosts and guides • Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach with extra leg room, and emergency rest room while touring • Twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower (hotel taxes, service charges, tips for baggage handling are included) • Superior hotels • Welcome reception (WR), American breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner at San Luis Obispo (included meals are indicated on the detailed daily itinerary shown below) • Selection of natural wonders, school farms, agricultural industries, wineries and cultural experiences (applicable entry fees are included) • Meet Californian agriculture teachers and see their agriculture classes and FFA agriculture programs in action • Minimum of 30 persons required (agriculture teachers/partners). Limited spaces are available. • Approx A$3500 (depending on final numbers and A$/US$ exchange rate) for all land arrangements only. Single room supplement approx A$1200. • Not included: Airfares, travel insurance, optional excursions, gratuities per person for tour director/driver/local guides, additional meals and tips • Final tour booking arrangements will be through Harvey World Travel, Stanthorpe • Expressions of interest (non binding) close on date to be advised. If there is sufficient interest for the study tour to proceed, final costs and details will be confirmed and a non-refundable deposit of $350 per person would be required by 20 December 2008 to secure our tour departure. Final balance would be payable by 1 June 2009. For further details or registration of interest contact: Tony Heading Head of Department - Agriculture Stanthorpe SHS - www.stanthorshs.eq.edu.au PO Box 985 STANTHORPE QLD 4380 Phone (07) 4681 5841 (W) (07) 4683 7067 (H) 0419 769 119 (mobile) Fax (07) 4681 5842 Email: ahead3@eq.edu.au |
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Premier's Agriculture Scholarship 2009As a result of the generous support of the Premier, applications are invited for the Premier’s Agriculture Scholarship. All teachers currently teaching Agriculture in schools or TAFE NSW Institutes are eligible to apply. The award is for a study in any aspect of Agricultural studies with special emphasis on Sustainable Agriculture It is anticipated that the successful applicant would spend up to five weeks involved in a study program. Teachers from government and non-government schools will need to negotiate relief with their employing authority. The recipient’s itinerary must be organised for travel to be completed by 30 June 2010. Time need not be spent in formal study, but may involve a program of visits to schools and institutions to conduct interviews, observe exemplary practices and collect resources for the preparation of teaching materials related to environmental education. One scholarship of $15,000 will be awarded in 2009. For further information on the scholarship and for an Application form, use this link to get the download: Premier's Agriculture Scholarship (doc) |
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VET Curriculum Writers – Call for Expressions of Interest NB. Closing date Friday 20 March 2009 To assist with the management of syllabus development for Vocational Education and Training in 2009, the Office of the Board of Studies is updating its register of curriculum writers. This register will be used to select writers to undertake tasks at various stages of the year. Projects for 2009 require writers with particular expertise in the following areas: · Construction · Primary Industries People with expertise in writing syllabuses, support materials, samples or units of work and/or in the conduct of educational research are invited to submit an expression of interest in being on the register. VET Curriculum writers expression of interest form Published 10 March 2009 The expression of interest form should be completed and submitted, along with the required supporting statements and documentation to: Senior Project Officer, VET by Friday 20 March 2009. Queries about this call for expressions of interest can be directed to: Catherine Tucker Principal Project Officer VET, Board of Studies NSW catherine.tucker@bos.nsw.edu.au phone (02) 9367 8175 * * * * * Information courtesy of: Stuart Hemmings Professional Support Officer to the Regional Director, New England Suite 1, 11-15 Dowe Street (PO Box 368) TAMWORTH NSW 2340 T: 02 6755 5928 F: 02 6755 5935 M: 0417 247 851 E: stuart.hemmings@det.nsw.edu.au NSW Public Schools - Leading the Way
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VET Curriculum Writers – Call for Expressions of Interest
Innovation Generation Conference: Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 July 2008 (pdf)
From: Kim Tsolakis <Kim.Tsolakis@ptc.nsw.edu.au>
Date: Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Subject: NSW Institute of Teachers Training
To: Admin Mailbox <Admin@ptc.nsw.edu.au>
Dear PTC Member Associations,
The NSWIT is inviting applications from interested teachers to train as external observers for accreditation at Professional Accomplishment and Professional Leadership.
The attached pdf contains the application forms and other relevant information.
Training will take place early in 2009. The Institute will meet the expenses of attendance at the training, including casual relief if required.
An electronic version of the advertisement and application form(s) also appears on the NSWIT website.
Regards
Kim TsolakisExecutive Officer
Professional Teachers' Council NSW (PTC)
- promoting teacher professionalism -
PO Box 577 Leichhardt NSW 2040
Ph: 02 9564 3322 Mobile: 0408 205 905
Fax: 02 9564 2342
Email: kim.tsolakis@ptc.nsw.edu.au
From: Yvonne Little <Y.Little@ptc.nsw.edu.au>
Date: Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Subject: Professional Teachers' Council NSW 2008 Awards
To: Tony Butler <president.nswaat@gmail.com>
Dear PTC Member AssociationsPlease find attached documents for 2008 as .pdf's.
a. Outstanding Professional Service Award nomination formb. Guidelines for Outstanding Professional Award
c. Media Award nomination form
Please note closing date for submissions.
Professional Teachers' Council NSW Annual Awards:
Professional Teachers' Council NSW presents a number of annual awards to individuals and organisations that have contributed to enhancing the status of teaching as a profession.
Outstanding Professional Service Award
This award is made by the PTC on behalf of professional associations in recognition of the voluntary work undertaken by committee members of professional teachers' associations. The award recognises individual committee member's outstanding professional contribution to education in NSW made through a professional teachers' association.
Media Award
The Professional Teachers' Council Media Awards are presented to a person or persons working in the media industry for their positive portrayal of the work of teachers and schools and their recognition of the value to the community of teaching as a profession.
Regards Yvonne
Yvonne Little JP
Office Manager Professional Teachers Council NSW (PTC)
"promoting teacher professionalism"
101-105 Norton Street Leichhardt 2040
PO Box 577 Leichhardt NSW 2040
Ph: 02 9564 3322
Fax: 02 9564 2342
Email: y.little@ptc.nsw.edu.au
Visit the PTC Website: www.ptc.nsw.edu.au
From: Michelle Mitcherson <michelle.mitcherson@bos.nsw.edu.au>
Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Subject: HSC Examination selection panels - request for nominations
To: president.nswaat@gmail.comThe Office of the Board of Studies has begun the process of selecting personnel to prepare the 2009 HSC exams and SC tests. Examinations are prepared by examination committees consisting of teachers and academics. In the past, your association has provided nominees for the examination committee selection panels.
I am writing to seek your assistance again in seeking nominations from your professional association for suitable teachers to be members of the examination selection panels for the following 2009 examination committees:
Agriculture
Primary IndustriesWhere possible, can you please obtain two or more nominations (in order of preference) in case the first nominee is unavailable at the time when the selection is to take place. The panels will meet at the Office of the Board of Studies, 117 Clarence Street, Sydney during September, and the meetings usually take one or two hours. The Office of the Board will reimburse schools for the employment of casual teachers to replace teachers taking part in this activity.
Details of the nominees should be sent forwarded to me. I will then contact the nominees directly to arrange dates and times.
If you require further information, please contact Helen Bristow, Principal Assessment Officer on 9367 8095 or by email at bristow@boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au.
Michelle Mitcherson
Senior Assessment Officer - Science
Assessment and Examinations Branch
Office of the Board of Studies
Michelle.Mitcherson@bos.nsw.edu.aupH: 9367 8269
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