Professional Teachers' Council NSW has moved...

PTC NSW office and secretariat have relocated to premises in ASHFIELD. The new address and contact details are:

56 Bland Street, ASHFIELD NSW 2131

Main office phone: (02) 9716 0378

NB: All PO Box details remain the same.

The offices of:

  • Drama NSW
  • English Teachers' Association
  • Geography Teachers' Association
  • Global Education
  • Primary Teachers' Network

have also relocated to 56 Bland Street, ASHFIELD  NSW  2131

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Professional Teachers' Council NSW Annual Presentation Evening 2012

The Annual Professional Teachers Council NSW Presentation Evening was held on the evening of Tuesday 27 November 2012 at the Sydney College of Arts auditorium in the grounds of Callan Park Rozelle. One hundred and forty guests attended the event as award recipients, as representatives from Dept of Education, Association of Independent Schools, the Catholic Education sector and the community.
PTC NSW Presentation Evening was held on the evening of Tuesday 27 November at the Sydney College of Arts auditorium


President of the NSW Board of Studies, Tom Alegounarias presents Ruth Dircks of the Science Teachers’ Association NSW with an Outstanding Professional Service Award for 2012. The inaugural winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science teaching and recipient of an Order of Australia Medal for contributions to Science Education, Ruth has clearly made a significant contribution to Science Education throughout her career.

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NSW Institute of Teachers - Registration to Vote

Election of ten practising teachers and principals to the Quality Teaching Council. The election will be conducted in the second half of 2012. Click here for more information.

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World Teachers' Day - Celebration of Excellence

Friday 26 October 2012 is World Teachers’ Day and the Professional Teachers’ Council New South Wales (PTC NSW) seeks the support of the media in the recognition and celebration of our teachers and the teaching profession.

World Teachers’ Day is an important acknowledgement of the professionalism of teachers and their invaluable contribution to the future of our society through their professional teaching associations.

Click here for more information.

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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.


Great Teaching, Inspired Learning - Discussion Paper
The discussion paper recognises the importance of maintaining teacher quality and offers a continued opportunity for the NSW community to provide advice and commentary essential for ongoing improvement.
PTC Professional Development Calendar
The PTC NSW Professional Learning Calendar for Semester 1 2013 is now available as a downloadable PDF. The calendar contains member associations' professional learning events for Term 1 & 2 2013.
Celebrate our History
National Trust Heritage Festival 2013 COMMUNITY MILESTONES 18 April- 31 May 2013
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.
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
World Teachers' Day 2012 - Celebration of Excellence
Friday 26 October 2012 is World Teachers’ Day and the Professional Teachers’ Council New South Wales (PTC NSW) seeks the support of the media in the recognition and celebration of our teachers and the teaching profession.

May 2013
Orff Schulwerk Association NSW
Two Day Conference - How is the Orff Approach relevant in the 21st Century classroom?
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation NSW
Leadership Workshop Monday 6 May, 8.30am - 3.00pm
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
2013 Chemistry: A Continuum of Learning from 7-12 Monday 6 May, 8.30am – 3.30pm
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
Early Career Teachers Course 2013 – (Day 2 of 4) Friday 10 May 9.00am - 4.00pm
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
Earth & Environmental Science & Senior Science PD Day Monday 13 May, 8:.30am - 3.30pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Mathematics Extension 2 Long Course Commencement Date: Wednesday 15 May, then 22 & 29 May, 5, 12, 19 & 26 June
Economics and Business Educators
2013 Annual PD Conference Friday 17 May, 8.30am – 4.15pm
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation NSW
Child Studies Friday 17 May, 8.30am - 3.00pm
Student Welfare & Personal Development Association NSW
Understanding & Managing Students with Fetal Drug/Alcohol Syndrome or Epilepsy Saturday 18 May, 9.30am – 5.00pm
English Teachers Association NSW
2013 Big Day Out II – Early Career Teachers Saturday 18 May, 8:30am – 3:00pm
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (NSW)
Western Sydney K-6 PDHPE & Sport Conference 2013 Thursday 23 May, 8.30am – 3.45pm
Technology Educators Association
Professional Learning Workshops at Macarthur Saturday 25 May, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
Meet the Markers 2013 Saturday 25 May, 8.45am - 4.00pm
Association for Studies of Religion
ASR Twilight Conference Monday 27 May, 4.30pm – 7.45pm
Information Communication Technology Educators NSW
Southern Highlands Weekend - Developing Resources for ICT and Computing From 5pm Friday 31 to 2pm Sunday 2 June
June 2013
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
HSC Study Lectures 2013 – Kingscliff Saturday 1 June, 10am - 4:15pm
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
HSC Study Lectures 2013 – Armidale Sunday 2 June, 10am - 4:15pm
Careers Advisers Association NSW & ACT
*Free Seminar – Event Management Monday 3 June, 10.00am – 2.30pm Venue: ACPE Campus, 8 Figtree Drive, Olympic Park, Homebush
Careers Advisers Association NSW & ACT
* Free Seminar – Using Social Media in Your Careers Program Monday 3 June, 9.00am – 3.00pm Venue: Hedley Beare Centre, Stirling ACT
Careers Advisers Association NSW & ACT
*Free Seminar – Using Information Technology in Career Development Monday 3 June, 9.00am – 3.00pm Venue: Glendale TAFE, Fredrick Street, Glendale
Careers Advisers Association NSW & ACT
*Free Seminar – Resource and Information Management, Communication and Motivating Students Monday 3 June, 9.00am – 3.30pm Venue: MIT Sydney, 154–158 Sussex Street, Sydney
Economics and Business Educators NSW
HSC Business Studies Operations (Topic 1) - Information Evening Tuesday 4 June, 5.00pm – 7.30pm
NSW Institute for Educational Research
Enhancing Student Growth through Motivation and Engagement Wednesday 5 June, 4.15pm – 6.30pm Venue: Aust Catholic University, Barker Road, Strathfield
Society and Culture Association
HSC Study Day Society and Culture - Sydney Friday 7 June, 9.00am – 3.00pm
Visual Arts and Design Educators Association
VADEA 2013 Conference Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June Venue: Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
HSC Study Lectures 2013 – Orange Sunday 16 June, 10am - 4:15pm
Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc
HSC Study Lectures 2013 – Port Macquarie Saturday 22 June, 10.00am - 4.15pm
Australian Guidance and Counselling Association
Pre-Conference Workshops Wednesday 26, 9:00pm – 3:30pm
Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia
Finding the Music in You: Musicianship/Conducting Level 1 and Level 2 courses Sunday 30 June to Wednesday 3 July, 8.30am - 4.30pm
July 2013
Primary Teachers Network
How to…teach practical Science in your classroom Monday - 22 July, 5 and 19 August, 4.15pm – 6.15pm This PD event will be conducted over three workshops.