CPD resources and activities
Continuing professional development (CPD) comprises active and reflective engagement in a range of professional experiences that are supplementary to your day-to-day responsibilities as a teacher. Professional development is intended to enhance your skills, knowledge and understanding in order to enhance student learning outcomes.
You can access relevant professional development information and opportunities from a range of sources including those listed below.
QCT activities and resources
The QCT provides access to a range of resources to enhance teaching and learning, and interpretation of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST).
Teacher employer and union websites, publications and resource centres
- Department of Education
- Independent Schools Queensland
Professional associations and networks
- Professional associations and networks
- Australian Professional Teachers Association (APTA)
- Australian Curriculum Studies Association Inc. (ACSA)
Statutory authorities and government organisations
- Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority – workshops and other CPD products and resources for teachers from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) [includes information about the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, the Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework and Supervising Preservice Teachers professional learning program]
- Australian Communications and Media Authority – Cybersafety education training and resources
- Department of Education and Training (Australian) for a range of initiatives, resources and documents related to education
- Education Services Australia – curriculum and assessment materials, ICT-based solutions, products and services (including Scootle) to support learning, teaching, leadership and administration
- Queensland Education Leadership Institute Ltd (QELI)
- Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) [includes information about the Australian Curriculum]
- Teaching AC English (Education Services Australia)
- Literacy and numeracy initiatives, strategies and research
- Respect Relationships Reconciliation (3Rs) – study modules, learning and assessment resources related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
- Australian Human Rights Commission – resources for school teachers and students and early childhood services, linked to the Australian Curriculum
- Early Years Connect – professional development resource page and links to help educators support children with disability and complex additional needs
- Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner – webinars on building digital intelligence; and technology and the law
- Be You – Beyond Blue – professional leaning modules and resources to help implement a whole learning community approach to mental health and wellbeing for children and young people
- Money smart for teachers – Supporting teachers to connect learning to life with free resources and professional development courses
Online video and training resources
- Child protection for teachers – free short course for teachers and school staff wishing to learn about how child abuse and neglect affects children’s learning, why abuse occurs, and how to recognise signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect.
- Illustrations of Practice – examples implementation of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers - Australia
- Teachers TV – Australia
- Practice exemplars – National Improvement Hub, Scotland
- Teaching and learning videos – USA
- Reflection template for viewing activities
- OLT - Special Educational Needs courses (for Queensland state school teachers)
- Positive Partnerships – supporting school age students on the autism spectrum
- BRITE – Building resilience in teacher education: Five online interactive learning modules focussed on building resilience, relationships, wellbeing, taking initiative and emotions - designed primarily for preservice teachers but of interest to all teachers
Australian educational research and professional development resources
Professional reading
- QLD Research Digest – developed by ACER, these focus on a single topical issue with an emphasis on what the research means for teachers and teaching
- Inside Teaching – the professional journal of the Australasian Teacher Regulatory Authorities (ATRA)
- QKindy – information and stories on kindergarten programs in Queensland from the OECEC
- Aussie educator – links to a range of education information Australia-wide
- Education Resources Information Centre (ERIC)
- Reflection template for professional reading activities
Other
- Gearing up for parent engagement ion student learning toolkit – 22 modules for principals and families to help the transition into primary and secondary school
- SPELD QLD – Supporting students with learning differences
- Open2Study – free online units (4 weeks of study) through Open Universities Australia
- Australian Mathematics Trust – workshops and resources to enrich the teaching and learning of mathematics and algorithmics for students of all standards
- Morrison Consulting & Advisory – education programs to enhance professional practice and promote healthy professional boundaries for teachers, available online or face to face.
Further information
Continuing Professional Development Policy and Framework (PDF, 143KB)
Disclaimer: The QCT does not necessarily endorse any of the organisations or resources listed above. The links are provided as a service to assist you with information about CPD activities.
