Professional Learning
"To Recognise Teacher Excellence is to Recognise the Future"
Independent Schools of the Northern Territory (ISNT) is committed to providing robust professional learning opportunities to Member Schools. Offering pathways that strengthen teaching practice and improves student outcomes.
We support schools to:
- Build succession pathways that enables staff to grow in their roles and strengthen leadership teams.
- Embed place-based learning that reflects the NT context and ensures professional learning is culturally and locally relevant.
- Lead with innovation by delivering professional learning recognised nationally for its relevance and impact.
2026 Member Schools Information Booklet
Member Schools' Guide to professional learning and sector events across 2026.
Professional Learning 2026
Leadership Collective
(Darwin)
Dates: 17-18 February | 21-22 April | 11-12 August | 27 October
Designed For: Aspiring Leaders and Middle Leaders
Build leadership skills by leading real change.
This program gives participants hands‑on experience driving an improvement initiative in their school - strengthening decision‑making, communication and confidence.
Leadership Collective
(Alice Springs)
Dates: 3-4 March | 6-7 May | 5-6 August | 20 October
Designed For: Aspiring Leaders and Middle Leaders
Build leadership skills by leading real change.
This program gives participants hands‑on experience driving an improvement initiative in their school - strengthening decision‑making, communication and confidence.
Wellbeing Masterclass Series
Dates: 2 March | 25 May | 24 August | 16 November 2026
Designed For: School Leaders, Wellbeing Teams, Teachers & Support Staff
Strengthen Whole‑School Wellbeing
Join school leaders and educators to embed meaningful whole school wellbeing.
AITSL Middle Leaders Pilot
Date: 12 February 2026
Designed For: Middle Leaders
Develop your confidence as a Middle Leader
In this 12-month pilot, develop the practical skills and capabilities essential for Middle Leadership by exploring high-impact leadership practices.
Introduction to Consent & Respectful Relationship Education
Date: 19 February 2026
Designed For: School Leaders, Wellbeing Teams, Teachers & Support Staff
Bring Consent & Respectful Relationship Education to life
This session introduces whole of school consent & respectful relationship education (CRRE) in schools.
Cost: $50.00
Early Career Teacher Workshop
(Darwin)
Date: 24 February 2026
Designed For: Graduate teachers working towards Proficient Accreditation
Build your Proficient Teacher Portfolio
Unpack NT Teacher Registration Board accreditation requirements through this guided workshop.
Positive Partnerships
(Autism PD)
Dates: 25-26 February 2026
Designed For: Teachers working with students with Autism
Develop inclusive strategies to support students with Autism
Build knowledge and skills needed to teach and support students with autism.
Early Career Teacher Workshop
(Alice Springs)
Date: 2 March 2026
Designed For: Graduate teachers working towards Proficient Accreditation
Build your Proficient Teacher Portfolio
Unpack NT Teacher Registration Board accreditation requirements through this guided workshop.
Walking in Two Worlds (Darwin)
Dates: 30-31 March 2026
Designed For: First Nation Employees
Walk confidently in two worlds
This training supports long-term employment retention for First Nations staff by building cultural understanding, self-reflection and practical cross-cultural skills.
Superhero Student Leadership Burn Bright
Date: 29 April 2026
Designed For: Students in Years 5/6
Empower young people to lead with impact
This interactive program brings key leadership skills to life helping young people turn ideas into meaningful practice.
Adaptive Leadership in a Crazy World Masterclass with Dr Dean Williams
Date: 20 May 2026
Designed For: School Leaders
Deepen adaptive leadership capabilities
Explore the adaptive leadership framework with Dean Williams, designed for real-world leadership challenges.
Cost: $850.00
Blue Knot Trauma Responsive Training for Leaders
Dates: TBC 2026
Designed For: School Leaders, Heads of Boarding, Heads of Well-Being
Build trauma-responsive leadership at both personal & organisational level
Develop self-aware, secure-base leadership expanding into trauma-informed cultures that supports school wellbeing.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Dates: 26-27 May 2026
Designed For: Teachers in Upper Primary/Secondary
Support young people in crisis
Learn how to identify and provide initial help to young people experiencing mental health challenges.
Cost: $50.00
CRRE - Staff, Student & Community Engagement, Empowerment & Voice
Date: 4 June 2026
Designed For: School Leaders, Wellbeing Teams, Teachers & Support Staff
Bring Consent and Respectful Relationship education to life
Engage staff, students and the broader community in culturally responsive approaches to CRRE.
Cost: $50.00
CRRE - Teaching & Learning
Date: 18 August 2026
Designed For: School Leaders, Wellbeing Teams, Teachers & Support Staff
Strengthen Consent & Respectful Relationship Education in Curriculum
Provide a whole school approach to CRRE through curriculum alignment, program selection and scope and sequence planning.
Cost: $50.00
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Mental Health First Aid
Dates: 8-9 September 2026
Designed For: Teachers in Upper Primary/Secondary
Support the mental health of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people
Recognise and respond to mental health challenges in young Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people.
Cost: $50.00
Walking in Two Worlds
(Alice Springs)
Dates: 19-20 October 2026
Designed For: First Nation Employees
Walk confidently in two worlds
This training supports long-term employment retention for First Nations staff by building cultural understanding, self-reflection and practical cross-cultural skills.
CRRE - Evaluation & Data
Date: 22 October 2026
Designed For: School Leaders, Wellbeing Teams, Teachers & Support Staff
Evaluate & strengthen your Consent & Respectful Relationship Education approach
Build confidence in analysing effectiveness, measuring progress and demonstrating whole-school impact.
Cost: $50.00
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