Start Strong Graduate Teacher program

Graduates! We’ll support you to prepare for your first class, so you’re job ready, profession ready and school ready! The Start Strong program gives you the opportunity to collaborate with expert teachers to better understand your learners needs, design engaging curriculum, and establish a positive learning culture by setting clear behaviour and learning expectations. The 2-day program held at Orbis (Education Development Centre) 11-12 January 2027 will give you what you need to confidently step into your classroom for the first time. Format: In-person Who can attend? · New graduates who have completed their initial teacher education on or before 31 January 2027. · Individuals ready to teach for the first time in Term 1 or 2 of 2027. · Newly registered teachers, including those who have obtained or are in the process of obtaining a Special Authority to Teach. · New Department for Education employees with a current employment contract as a teacher in 2027. Please note that preference will be given to employees of the Department for Education. If you are employed by another sector, please reach out to them for professional learning and support. The program will help you to: · develop an inclusive learning culture that promotes equity and excellence · access the key department information and resources to support a comprehensive induction · build positive wellbeing habits to enhance your professional resilience · explore and design engaging learning experiences aligned with the SA Curriculum/EYLF. Applied learning is key to improving your practice. During each day you’ll apply the learning to your future classroom context, documenting the steps you will take to be successful in your first few weeks. For those in regional areas who hold a contract with the department at the time of the program, we’ll cover the cost of travel and accommodation. Please reach out for further information. Cost: Free