Description

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has developed the School Writing Instruction Framework (SWIF) to support school leaders and teachers in delivering evidence-based writing instruction across all subject areas in middle to upper primary and secondary schooling. 

This five-session professional learning series is designed for leaders and teachers with responsibility for teaching and leading writing. Participants will be led through AERO’s SWIF resources in a structured and purposeful sequence, strengthening their understanding of effective writing pedagogy and building confidence to embed high-quality writing instruction across subject areas. 

Leaders and teachers with responsibility for writing instruction are invited to register for this professional learning in 2026. 

Sessions

• Monday 16 February: Introduction to AERO's writing instruction model

• Monday 16 March: Understanding writing needs in your school
• Monday 11 May: Leading writing instruction in your school
• Monday 1 June: Embedding effective writing assessment practices
• Monday 20 July: Apply learning from Sessions 1- 4 to analyse 2026 NAPLAN writing results, identify school-wide writing needs, and plan targeted, system-wide writing instruction.

This workshop will take place over 5 days and participation at all 5 days is highly recommended.

AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 

1.2 - Understand how students learn

2.1 - Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

2.5 - Literacy and numeracy strategies

6.2 - Engage in professional learning and improve practice

6.4 - Apply professional learning and improve student learning 

Facilitator / Workshop Enquiries: Clare Collier, System Coach - clare.collier@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Registration Enquiries: ria.wong@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Deadline for Registration: COB Thursday 12 February 2026

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CESA Registration Centre Membership is required, to register for this workshop. If you have changed schools since your last event registration, please update your membership details.

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