Professional Learning at NIST
Professional Learning
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous professional growth, ensuring that every educator thrives as a lifelong learner. Our comprehensive professional learning programme includes individualised learning budgets, strategically aligned development plans, and access to regional workshops. Four professional learning days are allocated annually for collaborative learning experiences and feature sessions led by our dedicated and experienced teachers through the Teachers Teaching Teachers initiative. By investing in our educators, we strengthen learning across the school and equip young people with the knowledge, skills, understandings, and dispositions they need to navigate an increasingly interconnected and complex world.
Upcoming Regional Workshops at NIST
Further opportunities are coming up shortly
P4C Foundation Course Level 1 Philosophy For Children
Lisa Naylor
Date: 23-24 August 2025
For: K-12 Teachers and Leaders
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
Peter Liljedahl
Date: 11-12 September 2025
For: K-12 Teachers and Leaders of mathematics
Cultures of Thinking in Action: Exploring 10 Guiding Mindsets
Dr. Ron Ritchhart
Date: 20-21 September 2025
For: K-12 Teachers and Leaders
Advancement Academy - Asia Region
Educate Plus
Date: 21 October 2025
For: Advancement Professionals in Schools
Navigating the Path to Success Through Instructional Coherence
Erma Anderson
Jennifer DeLashmutt
Shirley Droese
Date: 30-31 January 2026
For: All school leaders and team members involved in curriculum and instruction
Professional Learning at NIST starts in our hallways. We are surrounded by a richness of experience, resources and perspectives. Our philosophy allow us to constantly reflect on and adapt our practices. Opportunities for individual professional learning are encouraged.
- Hannah McMacken, Year 4 Teacher
