The Global Education Project NSW announces two exciting competitions for students in Years 5 – 12.
Students can showcase their skills in critical and creative thinking to WIN $500 and Global Education resources to the value of $500 for their school PLUS a $500 gift voucher for their team to share.

For more information, click on the image above or click here

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The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP addressing the dignitaries and award recipients at the 2011 Professional Teachers' Council NSW Presentation Evening

High Achieving Volunteers…
Monday 28 November - an evening of celebration of achievement.

On Monday 28 November the Professional Teachers’ Council NSW held its Annual Presentation Evening in its Conference Centre Rooms, located at 101-105 Norton Street Leichhardt.

The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW established the prestigious Exceptional Service Awards and the Outstanding Professional Service Awards as an acknowledgment of excellence in the profession. These awards are recognition of the outstanding work teachers undertake through their professional teaching associations.

In her Speech the President of the Professional Teachers’ Council NSW, Ms Nerina Pretlove outlined the role of PTC NSW and acknowledged the outstanding contribution to education through the voluntary work of its member associations.

The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education addressed the invited dignitaries, association presidents, family members of the recipients and other invited guests on the highly valued and important work of PTC NSW and the professional associations through the voluntary work of their members.

 Minister's Speech

The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP with Past Presidents of the Professional Teachers' Council NSW - from left to right, Ms Karen Buck; Ms Dorothy Hoddinott OA; Ms Nerina Pretlove; Ms Ros Strong; Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education; Ms Sue Gazis AM; Mr Matthew Bentley.

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Welcome to

The Professional Teachers' Council NSW

... PTC NSW in partnership with AUSAID to support the integration
of a global perspective across the curriculum



The Professional Teachers' Council NSW (PTC NSW) is the peak body for professional teachers’ associations in NSW with 45 member associations. Established in 1973 it represents teachers at all levels of the education system, early childhood to tertiary. PTC NSW represents both government and non-government sectors, in all Key Learning, cross-curricula and leadership areas. PTC NSW provides an independent and non-partisan forum for the discussion of education policy and has a commitment to the professional development of teachers and to enhancing the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales.



Vision

The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW enhances the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales by linking and supporting member associations, giving and gaining strength through involvement, co-operative effort and diversity of their individual contributions.



Mission

The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW exists to serve the needs of and to represent its members by providing:

A united voice on educational issues
A forum for discussion of educational ideas with access to and influence on
the processes of educational decision-making at all levels
Leadership and professional learning opportunities
Networks for member associations
Liaison with relevant groups on educational issues
Effective administrative services and support in a recognisable location while affirming the importance of the professional expertise and the unique role of professional teachers’ associations in education

AGQTP Logo This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training as a quality teacher initiative under the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme.


Principal pioneers Trust for refugee students, March edition: Education Review - p4.
Natasha Egan’s article in the latest edition of Education Review acknowledges the exemplary innovation and leadership of Dorothy Hoddinott through her work with refugee students.
NSWBOS Stage 5 Board Endorsed Course - Active Global Citizenship
PTCNSW is pleased to announce the approval by the NSW Board of Studies of the Stage 5 School Developed Board Endorsed Course Active Global Citizenship.
PTC Professional Development Calendar
PD Calendar for 2012 Semester 1 (Terms 1 & 2) is now available online.
2012 Global Education Competitions
The Global Education Project NSW is running two exciting competitions. Students can showcase their skills in critical and creative thinking to WIN $500 and Global Education resources to the value of $500 for their school PLUS a $500 gift voucher for their team to share.
Student Lecture Days in 2012
Information about Student Lecture days will be posted as they are finalised.
New Director General of Education appointed
Monday 11 July 2011, NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli announced the appointment of the new Director of Education.
Global Education Project NSW
Inaugural Youth Internship announced
Response to the Draft National Professional Standards for Teachers
The complete response document is now available for download.
Charter for the Australian teaching profession
A statement of values and commitments

Science Teachers’ Association of NSW Inc
Network meetings 7–10 Science Teachers Saturday 9 June, 9.00am – 3.00pm
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
Early Career Teachers Course (Day 1 of 4) Friday 27 April
May 2012
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
Experienced Career Teachers – A Professional Learning Course for experienced teachers of science (Day 1 of 4) Friday 4 May
Drama NSW
Drama as a Pedagogy for Primary Teachers Saturday 5 May
Professional Teachers’ Council NSW – Global Education Project NSW
Stage 5 Teachers’ Information Session for new 100-hour NSW Board of Studies, Stage 5, Board Endorsed Course: Active Global Citizenship Monday 7 May
Global Education - Free Stage 5 Teachers' Information Session
An invitation to all Stage 5 teachers to attend an Information Session on the new 100-hour Stage 5, NSWBOS Board Endorsed Course - Active Global Citizenship.
English Teachers Association
Personalising the Learning Saturday 12 May
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
Meet the Markers of the 2011 HSC/SC Exams Saturday 12 May
Institute of Industrial Arts Technology Education
Pro/Engineer CAD/CAM Training Saturday 12 May
Information Communication Technology Educators of NSW
ICT and Computing inservice Monday 14 May, 4.00pm – 9.00pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Teaching Extension 1 Mathematics – Rates of Change and Rectilinear Motion Wednesday 16 May, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Teaching Extension 1 Mathematics – Rates of Change and Rectilinear Motion Wednesday 16 May, 4.00pm– 6.00pm
Primary Teachers’ Network
MESH Mapping: Your GPS for the New Curriculum Sunday 20 and Monday 21 May 2012
Professional Association for Learning Support
Working as a Learning Support Teacher – Primary Focus Wednesday 23 May, 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Primary English Teachers’ Association Australia
Teaching comprehension Wednesday 23 May, 4.00pm – 6.30pm
Drama NSW
2012 State Conference Friday 25 & Saturday 26 May, 8.30pm – 5.00pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Teaching Ext 1 Mathematics – Projectile Motion Wednesday 30 May, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation (NSW)
K-6 PDHPE and Sport Conference Wednesday 30 May, 8.30am - 4.00pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Leading the Mathematics Faculty Wednesday 30 May, Wednesday 13 and Wednesday 20 June, 5.00pm – 7.30pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Primary Association for Mathematics - Leading Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools (7 Sessions) From Wednesday 30 May, 4.30pm – 7.00pm
June 2012
Science Teachers Association of NSW
Early Career Teachers Course (Day 2 of 4) Friday 1 June, 9.00am – 4.00pm (also Friday 27 July and 19 October)
Primary English Teachers’ Association Australia
Teaching English Language Learners in Mainstream Classes Tuesday 5 June, 9.00am – 3.00pm
Primary English Teachers’ Association Australia
Teaching English Language Learners in Mainstream Classes Wednesday 6 June, 9.00pm – 3.00pm
Science Teachers Association of NSW
Experienced Career Teachers – A Professional Learning Course (Day 2 of 4) Friday 15 June, 9.00am – 4.00pm
July 2012
Home Economics Institute Australia (NSW Division)
Margaret Bamford Memorial Lecture 2012 Thursday 12 July