We value the expertise and experience of teachers and leaders, and so we design programs that are consistent with the Department for Education's advice about what works best for students.
Our programs reflect the:
- School Improvement Planning model
- Australian Curriculum
- Teaching for Effective Learning framework
- best advice papers
- literacy and numeracy guidebooks.
Take a look at the 2022 Orbis program guide to learn more about our exemplary professional learning.
Enrol in a program
Choose an exemplary learning program that suits your learning goals, then:
- talk to your leader about your professional learning options
- if you’re a leader, consider which of our programs will best support you, your team and your school.
We're committed to enabling improvement in schools and preschools across South Australia. To support this, professional learning costs are covered by Orbis, including:
- program costs
- travel expenses for rural staff.
Temporary relief teacher (TRT) costs are covered by schools and preschools.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 7-9
How long
5 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Develop your capability as a secondary school English specialist. Using contemporary research, best practice and applied learning, this program will help you to develop a deep understanding of the English curriculum in years 7-9 and support you to plan and deliver high quality learning that improves English achievement.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 7-9
How long
5 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Through the program you’ll develop a deep understanding of the key concepts underpinning the HASS curriculum and the pedagogical content knowledge that will support high quality learning. You’ll also have the opportunity to build a collection of resources and foster networks to support your teaching in the HASS disciplines.
Who it's for
Leadership teams in schools
How long
9 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Site leaders, engage in practical learning specific to leading in an educational setting. Tailored to fit the South Australian context and co-designed with leaders in education and experts from the University of Melbourne ensuring the learning is relevant, practical and aligned to school improvement.
Who it's for
School principals
How long
4 day intensive + follow up
Provider
Harvard Graduate School of Education
The program has been temporarily paused, due to international border closures. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming program dates.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 3-6
How long
7 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Build your knowledge and develop your capability to explicitly and systematically improve the literacy knowledge, skills and understandings of learners in the middle primary years. The program also offers practical ways to engage and enrich literacy learning for students across years 3-6.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 7-9
How long
8 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Develop a deep understanding of the interdependency between oral language, writing and reading that will support you to design engaging literacy learning. The program provides you with tools and strategies that have been demonstrated to positively impact literacy learning across disciplines in the middle secondary curriculum areas.
Who it's for
Teachers of years R-2
How long
7 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Develop strong pedagogical content knowledge enabling you to design rich literacy learning experiences underpinned by the Big 6. The Literacy R-2 program will help improve your literacy knowledge while providing you with practical ways to engage your students in literacy learning.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 3-5
How long
5 face-to-face days
Facilitators
Designers of Thinking Maths
Enhance your ability to design mathematics learning that engages children, expanding their ability and confidence to apply mathematical knowledge in their learning. This program will support you to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts using highly effective research informed practices.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 6-9
How long
5 face-to-face days
Facilitators
Designers of Thinking Maths
Extend your pedagogical content knowledge and enhance your ability to design deeper and more engaging mathematics learning in your classroom.
Who it's for
Teachers of years R-2
How long
6 face-to-face days
Partner
Designers of Thinking Maths
In this program you will build pedagogical content knowledge that will enhance your ability to design mathematical learning that supports students’ ability to think like a mathematician.
Who it's for
Preschool directors and educators
How long
5 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Build strong literacy foundations for young learners to become successful school students. The program is designed to help you to plan and deliver high quality curriculum that improves literacy learning within the context of the Early Years Learning Framework.
Who it's for
Preschool directors and educators
How long
5 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Build strong numeracy foundations for our youngest learners to think like mathematicians. This program supports you to plan and deliver high quality curriculum that improves numeracy learning within the context of the Early Years Learning Framework.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 7-9
How long
5 face-to-face days
Partner
University of Melbourne
Delve into the Australian Curriculum: Science and its conceptual framework, while building pedagogical content knowledge specific to science. Through the program you will develop a deeper understanding of scientific knowledge and have the opportunity to apply your skills to engage students across the secondary middle years.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 7-9
How long
6 face-to-face days
Partner
Flinders University
Design high quality, differentiated learning for students with disabilities. Engage in evidence-informed personalised planning, learning how to establish engaging learning environments to support teaching and learning for individual students in the context of the Australian Curriculum.
Who it's for
Teachers of years 7-9
How long
8 hours online + peer collaboration
Partner
Griffith University
Grow your confidence and capabilities by immersing yourself in the world of adolescents! We offer flexible learning that will expand your knowledge and understanding of the adolescent learner.