Professional Development
Empowering Asian Language Speakers UQ Symposium & QCAA Senior External Examination
Back in July at UQ’s Empowering Asian Language Speakers Symposium, Aruni Arachchige spoke on the recognition of Sinhala and the inclusion of community languages in Australia’s education system.
We’re excited that Aruni will be sharing her presentation once again. This time, she will provide a step-by-step overview of the process for having a language recognised and added to the QCAA Senior External Examination list.
Don’t miss this valuable session for all CLS!
Community Languages Victoria - Professional Development Program 2025
The Community Languages Victoria, Professional Development Program for 2025 Semester 2 will commence soon.
Legislative overview for MC members
This workshop will build on the first one, Management Committee Roles and Responsibilities, by looking at the main pieces of legislation applicable to an association and the role of the MC in ensuring compliance.
Management Committee Roles and Responsibilities
This professional development session is designed for Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, and general Management Committee members of Community Language Schools. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their legal and practical responsibilities
Making Sense of new ACARA : A Deep Dive into the Australian Curriculum Languages v9.0 (Copy)
ESAQ is delighted to welcome Anna Yamaura for a special professional development session.
Anna is a passionate and innovative educator who has been igniting curiosity in language classrooms since the late 1990s. With a career spanning State, Catholic, and Independent schools, from P–12 to adult education, in both urban and rural communities, Anna brings a rich tapestry of experience—and an infectious love of learning—to every session.
As an early adopter of ACARA’s Languages v9.0, Anna will guide us through the new curriculum with clarity and confidence, helping educators cut through the complexity and engage with the framework in a meaningful, practical way.
