Margaret Charlton

As the newly appointed Professional Learning Officer I am thrilled to be a part of the team working to further strengthen the professional learning direction of our Association. In the current educational environment, the development and empowerment of effective school leaders is of paramount importance. As part of the PPA’s vison to support and empower principals, the provision of quality professional learning can have a significant impact. I am looking forward to taking on the challenge and working closely with colleagues.

PPA Website

To empower school leaders by delivering quality professional learning.

Check out the new Professional Learning tab on our website. You will find the current professional learning programs offered by the PPA. Here you will also find links to information flyers and registration for all programs as they become available.

Please note that there have been changes to the registration and payment process for all courses.

All payments will need to be made on registration through Cvent. Payment can only be made using Pcard or credit card. Please note that a cancellation fee can apply if there is not adequate notice.

The Art of Leadership

The Art of Leadership is a program designed by NSW Principals, for Principals and other school leaders. This practical, interactive program addresses the skills, processes and knowledge needed to lead a successful school.

It is an experiential program in which participants practise the skills learned and begin to apply these in their own workplace context during the period of the course. Since 2013, there have been 38 ‘Art of Leadership’ programs, held in venues across NSW. During this time more than 800 school leaders, from primary schools, special schools and high schools have participated in the program.

The program of courses for Art of Leadership and the Masterclasses for 2020 will be available on the our PPA website from next week. Once each course is filled, a waiting list will be compiled in order of registration. 

NSWPPA Principal Credential

Empowered leaders creating the future

This outstanding program has provided participants with the opportunity to reflect on and strengthen their own leadership exploring the evidence of their practice using the Australian Professional Standard for Principals. They have been supported by our experienced systems leaders; PPA principals with a commitment to the development of effective leaders.

Participants in this program are nearing completion and currently undertaking the validation phase of this program. Our team of dedicated facilitators have supported the learning of these committed educators. On completion successful participants will receive recognition for 50% of a Masters of Educational Leadership at Wollongong University.

Information and registration in this program for 2020 will be available from Term 4.