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Professional Learning
Our 2025 Professional Learning & Support plan is designed to elevate the professional development of teachers and leaders within SACE International schools. Tailored to deepen expertise, our programs aim to promote the collective contributions of educators towards enhancing the SACE program.
We believe that supporting teachers in their professional development contributes to our vision of students as thriving learners and ultimately maximises student success.
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Audience: SACE teachers
When: Wednesday 23 April – Monday 14 July 2025 - various times available
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: During these 90-minute sessions you’ll connect with a subject matter expert to focus on critical aspects and strategies for success in your subject area. Calibration tasks for school assessments, support for external assessments and time for questions, which are populated in the registration process, will be addressed.
Subjects covered: Accounting, Biology, Business Innovation, Chemistry, Chinese (Background Speakers), Creative Arts, Digital Technologies, Economics, EAL, Math Methods, Physics, Psychology, and Specialist Mathematics.
There will be an opportunity for providing questions during registration so that they may be covered in the session.
Accounting
Biology
Physics
Psychology
Specialist Mathematics
Event Name: Understanding Moderation and Marking Processes and Preparing for Assessment Submission
Audience: SACE Teachers
When: 12 September, 3.30 pm ACST
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: This session aims to build general understanding of moderation and marking processes. It will also feature practical information for teachers to support awareness of what is required when submitting materials for assessment.
This session is highly recommended for teachers new to teaching the SACE or those who would like more information on assessment submission requirements.
Event Name: Supporting Student Writing in the SACE
Audience: SACE Teachers
When: 15 August, 3.30pm ACST
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: This session will offer teachers the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the key features of academic writing and a range of teaching strategies to support writing in the SACE.
Zoom access link will be emailed once Humantix registration is completed.
Audience: For SACE Coordinators (Southern Hemisphere schools)
When: Tuesday 14 January – Friday 14 February 2025
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: These sessions aim to provide SACE Coordinators with insightful feedback on the results data from the 2024 Southern Hemisphere Cycle. The session will be an opportunity to discuss areas of overall success as well as provide moderation feedback and further support.
Various session times are available.
** Depending on the number of subjects offered at the school, sessions typically last 30 minutes, with an hour allotted to ensure adequate time for analysis and questions.**
**Please book your session in by close of business (ACDT), Friday 10 January.
The Zoom link will be provided on booking.
Audience:
- People who actively market and promote the SACE program
- Head of SACE program or Principal
- SACE Coordinator
- Marketing Manager or Executive
- Recruitment Manager
- Student Counsellor
When: 12 June 2024
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: The virtual workshop offers schools a valuable chance to engage, discover and discuss SACE International’s recently launched marketing materials.
The workshop will detail;
- What SACE marketing materials are available to schools
- Brand Guidelines and logo update
- Highlight SACE messaging to inform partner schools marketing activities
Audience: Principals and SACE Coordinators
When: Monday 17 June 2024, 3.00 – 4.00pm (ACST)
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: The SACE Board will share key aspects of the SACE Board Strategic Plan 2024-2027. We invite you to join the conversation about:
- A qualification for a changing world
- Subject renewal
These forums are specifically designed for Principals to maintain a high-level strategic discussion. However, we have allowed for up to 3 attendees from each school, and encourage you to bring your school’s SACE Coordinator.
Please contact Amber Newall, Phone: 08 8115 4857 or email Amber.Newall@sa.gov.au if you have any questions.
This program is a great opportunity to visit world - renowned institutions and experience first-hand how Adelaide brings students closer to success.
Audience: SACE International School ambassadors who meet specified criteria
When: Saturday 15 – 21 June 2024
Mode: Face to face
Where: Adelaide, South Australia
Description: The StudyAdelaide & SACE International Ambassador program is a joint initiative of StudyAdelaide and the SACE Board to highlight the advantages of Adelaide as a study destination, and showcase pathways and opportunities for SACE students wishing to pursue further education in Adelaide.
The program offers an immersive, educational, and exciting program and is the best opportunity to experience first-hand the vibrancy of Adelaide and what it offers students.
The StudyAdelaide & SACE International Ambassador Program offers an immersive, educational, and exciting program and is the best opportunity to experience first-hand the vibrancy of Adelaide and what it offers students.
Experience Adelaide through activities that showcase the quality lifestyle on offer for students and the many opportunities available to students both during study and after graduation. The itinerary showcases Adelaide’s high-quality education offering, the participants will engage in interactive activities with the SACE Board of South Australia, along with our three public universities (Flinders University, the University of Adelaide, and University of South Australia), TAFE SA, SA Government Schools and many more.
By the end of the program, ambassadors will be equipped with the comprehensive knowledge to share with fellow staff, potential students, parents and become ambassadors of Adelaide and SACE program. They will experience exactly why Adelaide is one of the most liveable cities and preferred study destinations in Australia.
What is included?
- Return economy flights to Adelaide
- Accommodation
- Most Meals
- An exciting program of activities, including visits to world-renowned institutions and tourism experiences
- Transportation in Adelaide
What is not included?
- Travel Insurance
- Visa application fees
- Health insurance
- Passport renewal cost
Please nominate one recommended staff member who best meets the criteria below:
1. Has worked within a SACE International school for at least 2 years
2. Counsels current SACE students on University and VET pathways as a part of their role
3. Interested in becoming an Ambassador* for SACE International and StudyAdelaide
4. Can travel to Adelaide on the specified program dates.
The program, content and activities are designed for an ambassador that fits the criteria above, and we would ask that you select based on this, we request that the nominated candidate has not visited Adelaide in the past 5 years and is not an owner, director, or management level within your organisation.
NOTE: nominations close 8 March 2024
Focus: Designing for future directions
Audience: SACE International teachers and academic leaders
When: Thursday 13 March – Saturday 15 March 2025
Mode: Face to face
Where: Kindly hosted by Gateway College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Description: This three-day face-to-face teacher training workshop offers an important opportunity for developing your understanding of teaching the SACE and building strategies for student success. It is a hands-on workshop where you will work with other SACE International teachers and build professional networks.
The workshop ticket is complimentary. Arrangements for travel, accommodation, and other expenses are the responsibility of participating schools/colleges.
Please ensure to check if you require a visa to travel to Sri Lanka. If you require an invitation letter from the host, please specify this upon checkout of your booking.
Focus: Designing for future directions
Audience: SACE International teachers and academic leaders
When: August 2025, dates TBC
Mode: Face to face
Where: Kindly hosted by Qian Huang International College, Changzhou, China
Description: This three-day face-to-face teacher training workshop offers an important opportunity for developing your understanding of teaching the SACE and building strategies for student success. It is a hands-on workshop where you will work with other SACE International teachers and build professional networks.
The workshop ticket is complimentary. Arrangements for travel, accommodation, and other expenses are the responsibility of participating schools/colleges.
Please ensure to check if you require a visa to travel to China. If you require an invitation letter from the host, please specify this upon checkout of your booking.
Booking information coming soon.
Audience: SACE teachers
When: 28 February 2024
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description:
In this session we:
- consider validity, reliability, and fairness in assessment
- question qualitative judgement making and the comparability of evidence
- critically consider bias in assessment
- discuss emerging technologies and principles of assessment
For those unable to attend the offshore workshops in Malaysia and Vietnam in 2023, participation in this virtual session is highly recommended.
Audience: SACE Coordinators
When: Online via Zoom
Mode: 14 February 2025, 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm ACDT
Description: The SACE Board invites all SACE Coordinators to join for an online information session regarding the management of SACE. The session will cover the below topics:
- Professional Learning Plan for 2025
- Starting the year as a SACE Coordinator
- SACE Calendar
- Start of year operational tasks
- SACE subject selections
Booking link emailed to SACE Coordinators
NOTE: bookings close 12 February 2025