What will prepare each young person to work in careers that have not yet been invented; to think both critically and creatively; and to evaluate massive amounts of information, solve complex problems, and communicate well? Find out more about a Whole Child approach to education.

The Professional Learning Flagship Program: Leading Curriculum Change will enhance Australian teachers knowledge, skills and confidence to plan for, support and lead curriculum change; including school level implementation of the Australian Curriculum. Classroom teachers with formal or informal curriculum change leadership responsibility in schools are the primary audience for this program. 

DECD Chief Executive, Keith Bartley, has commenced a new blog: 'Brighter Futures for Young South Australians for 2012'. The most recent blog is about recognising our volunteers and also a set of webisodes that showcase key aspects of the DECD Strategic Plan for Education and Care 2012-16. We encourage associations to share this information with members.

Teachers who are keen to find out about the best practices in classrooms often join professional associations. Their colleagues inspire them to reach new heights, to try things they have never tried before. Hear one of our young presidents talk about how her association has supported her in her teaching.

Lisa Jane O'Connor (PMA), Jenni Lester (ASME), and Catherine Emmerson (JLTASA) took out the three major CEASA awards on World Teachers Day 2011: Innovative Association, Early Career Teacher and Teacher Supporting Teachers. The awards were presented by the Minister and sponsored by Credit Union SA. See the link below for details of all the nominees and winners.

Illustrations of practice will help teachers situate their own practice within the National Professional Standards. They relate to one career stage and address one or more standards. They are authentic and represent a range of artefacts.

We are very excited to announce that His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia and Mrs Liz Scarce have both agreed to become patrons of CEASA. This has the potential to provide many opportunities for our professional associations, and the teaching profession generally.