Useful links
An alphabetical list of helpful websites that you may need in your teaching career:
Aboriginal Education and Training Policy
Defines the Department's commitments in schools, TAFE NSW Institutes and community education settings. Developed in response to the Report of the Review of Aboriginal Education 2004, in collaboration with Aboriginal communities and key partners.
www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/students/access_equity/aborig_edu/PD20080385.shtml
Anaphylaxis e-training schools and childcare (ASCIA)
Teachers should update their anaphylaxis training at least every two years.
https://etraining.allergy.org.au/
The Australian Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum sets consistent national standards to improve learning outcomes for all young Australians
http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/
Australian Curriculum Lessons
A website that provides lesson plans, units and resources of a range of topics which align with the Australia curriculum.
www.australiancurriculumlessons.com.au/
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
The Australian Professional Standards for teachers make explicit the elements of high quality teaching.
http://www.aitsl.edu.au/australian-professional-standards-for-teachers/
Board of Studies, Teaching and Standards NSW (BOSTES)
BOSTES is a new authority in NSW for standards in curriculum, student assessment and teacher quality. You can access all pdf copies of syllabuses approved by New South Wales government.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/k-6/
Bullying: Preventing and Responding to Student Bullying in Schools Policy
This policy sets out the requirements for preventing and responding to student bullying in NSW government schools.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/discipline/bullying/PD20100415.shtml?level
Class Dojo
A free interactive classroom management tool.
https://www.classdojo.com/
Digital Education Revolution (NSW Policy)
This policy provides direction to schools for the management of laptops provided as part of the Laptops for Learning program. This program is funded under the Commonwealth Government’s National Secondary Schools Computer Fund as part of the Digital Education Revolution.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/technology/computers/l4l/PD20090395.shtml?level
The Disability Action Plan (NSW DEC)
The Disability Action Plan is a strategy covering the Department’s education provision in NSW public schools.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/strat_direction/strat_plans/disaplan.pdf
Foundation Style Handwriting
NSW Foundation Style handwriting is the style of handwriting taught in all schools in NSW.
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/english/assets/pdf/handwriting/handwritinginfo1.pdf
Gifted and Talented Policy (NSW DEC)
The NSW Government aims to identify gifted and talented students and to maximise their learning outcomes in all public schools. School communities have a responsibility to develop effective and equitable identification procedures and developmentally appropriate programs.
www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/curriculum/schools/gats/PD20040051.shtml?level=Schools
Literacy Continuum (K-10)
This is a link to a PDF copy of the literacy continuum, which informs educators of the clusters students should be achieving at particular stages of their education.
www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/literacy/assets/pdf/continuum/k6_contin_2012.pdf
Multicultural Education Policy
Previously known as the Cultural Diversity and Community Relations Policy: Multicultural Education in Schools, this policy responds to the cultural diversity of NSW. It commits schools to providing opportunities that allow all students to achieve equitable education and social outcomes.
www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/equity/comm_rela/PD20050234.shtml
Numeracy Continuum (K-10)
This link provides access to the Numeracy Continuum K-10.
www.numeracycontinuum.com
Premier Reading Challenge (NSW)
A list of books appropriate for the classroom.
https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/listBooksByTitle.html?letter=A&levelId=1
Program Builder (BOSTES)
Program Builder is a programming tool that uses content from the new NSW syllabuses to create scope and sequences and units.
https://pb.bos.nsw.edu.au
School terms and public holidays NSW Government schools
Key dates for New South Wales Government schools.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/key_dates/vacations.html
Science Web (Australian Science Teachers Association)
The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) in partnership with Education Services Australia (ESA) has prepared 15 units of work to support teachers in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Science as part of the Supporting the Australian Curriculum Online (SACOL). The units are designed for students in years F–10.
http://scienceweb.asta.edu.au/
Scootle
Digital resources to support the Australian curriculum.
www.scootle.edu.au/ec/p/home
Skwirk
This is a website that has content suitable for K-10, activities are aligned to the Australian curriculum, and cover multiple KLAs.
www.skwirk.com.au
Sparklebox
This is a website that provides classroom displays, based on specific KLAs and classroom management strategies.
www.sparklebox.co.uk
Studyladder
A web based program built by teachers, to support students of all abilities.
www.studyladder.com.au
Sustainable Schools NSW
A hub of resources for school communities who are interested in protecting their local environment.
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/sustainableschools/
Suggested Texts for K-10 English Syllabus
http://syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au/assets/global/files/english-k10-suggested-texts.pdf
Teacher Accreditation (BOSTES)
To learn more about accreditation, click here to visit our information page.
http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/publications-policies-resources/publications/australian-professional-standards-for-teacher
TES Australia
A place to share and download teaching resources.
www.tesaustralia.com/teaching-resources/
Defines the Department's commitments in schools, TAFE NSW Institutes and community education settings. Developed in response to the Report of the Review of Aboriginal Education 2004, in collaboration with Aboriginal communities and key partners.
www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/students/access_equity/aborig_edu/PD20080385.shtml
Anaphylaxis e-training schools and childcare (ASCIA)
Teachers should update their anaphylaxis training at least every two years.
https://etraining.allergy.org.au/
The Australian Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum sets consistent national standards to improve learning outcomes for all young Australians
http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/
Australian Curriculum Lessons
A website that provides lesson plans, units and resources of a range of topics which align with the Australia curriculum.
www.australiancurriculumlessons.com.au/
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
The Australian Professional Standards for teachers make explicit the elements of high quality teaching.
http://www.aitsl.edu.au/australian-professional-standards-for-teachers/
Board of Studies, Teaching and Standards NSW (BOSTES)
BOSTES is a new authority in NSW for standards in curriculum, student assessment and teacher quality. You can access all pdf copies of syllabuses approved by New South Wales government.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/k-6/
Bullying: Preventing and Responding to Student Bullying in Schools Policy
This policy sets out the requirements for preventing and responding to student bullying in NSW government schools.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/discipline/bullying/PD20100415.shtml?level
Class Dojo
A free interactive classroom management tool.
https://www.classdojo.com/
Digital Education Revolution (NSW Policy)
This policy provides direction to schools for the management of laptops provided as part of the Laptops for Learning program. This program is funded under the Commonwealth Government’s National Secondary Schools Computer Fund as part of the Digital Education Revolution.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/technology/computers/l4l/PD20090395.shtml?level
The Disability Action Plan (NSW DEC)
The Disability Action Plan is a strategy covering the Department’s education provision in NSW public schools.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/strat_direction/strat_plans/disaplan.pdf
Foundation Style Handwriting
NSW Foundation Style handwriting is the style of handwriting taught in all schools in NSW.
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/english/assets/pdf/handwriting/handwritinginfo1.pdf
Gifted and Talented Policy (NSW DEC)
The NSW Government aims to identify gifted and talented students and to maximise their learning outcomes in all public schools. School communities have a responsibility to develop effective and equitable identification procedures and developmentally appropriate programs.
www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/curriculum/schools/gats/PD20040051.shtml?level=Schools
Literacy Continuum (K-10)
This is a link to a PDF copy of the literacy continuum, which informs educators of the clusters students should be achieving at particular stages of their education.
www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/literacy/assets/pdf/continuum/k6_contin_2012.pdf
Multicultural Education Policy
Previously known as the Cultural Diversity and Community Relations Policy: Multicultural Education in Schools, this policy responds to the cultural diversity of NSW. It commits schools to providing opportunities that allow all students to achieve equitable education and social outcomes.
www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/equity/comm_rela/PD20050234.shtml
Numeracy Continuum (K-10)
This link provides access to the Numeracy Continuum K-10.
www.numeracycontinuum.com
Premier Reading Challenge (NSW)
A list of books appropriate for the classroom.
https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/listBooksByTitle.html?letter=A&levelId=1
Program Builder (BOSTES)
Program Builder is a programming tool that uses content from the new NSW syllabuses to create scope and sequences and units.
https://pb.bos.nsw.edu.au
School terms and public holidays NSW Government schools
Key dates for New South Wales Government schools.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/key_dates/vacations.html
Science Web (Australian Science Teachers Association)
The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) in partnership with Education Services Australia (ESA) has prepared 15 units of work to support teachers in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Science as part of the Supporting the Australian Curriculum Online (SACOL). The units are designed for students in years F–10.
http://scienceweb.asta.edu.au/
Scootle
Digital resources to support the Australian curriculum.
www.scootle.edu.au/ec/p/home
Skwirk
This is a website that has content suitable for K-10, activities are aligned to the Australian curriculum, and cover multiple KLAs.
www.skwirk.com.au
Sparklebox
This is a website that provides classroom displays, based on specific KLAs and classroom management strategies.
www.sparklebox.co.uk
Studyladder
A web based program built by teachers, to support students of all abilities.
www.studyladder.com.au
Sustainable Schools NSW
A hub of resources for school communities who are interested in protecting their local environment.
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/sustainableschools/
Suggested Texts for K-10 English Syllabus
http://syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au/assets/global/files/english-k10-suggested-texts.pdf
Teacher Accreditation (BOSTES)
To learn more about accreditation, click here to visit our information page.
http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/publications-policies-resources/publications/australian-professional-standards-for-teacher
TES Australia
A place to share and download teaching resources.
www.tesaustralia.com/teaching-resources/