Explore curriculum resources to support teaching and learning including:

• curriculum support with professional learning, teaching resources and advice in all Key learning areas K-12
• quality resources and professional learning to help K-6 teachers plan, program, teach, assess and report
• how to develop and evaluate K-6 scope and sequences plus samples for each key learning area
• quality Stage 6 resources in the HSC hub, for teachers to help students prepare for the HSC.

Learning across curriculum content enriches and supports key learning areas with national priorities and general capabilities to add depth to student learning. 

Literacy and numeracy is a major focus for schools K-12. Resources to support schools to effectively teach literacy and numeracy include:

• literacy and numeracy professional learning opportunities to support teachers and school leadership teams in the teaching of literacy and numeracy K to 12
• a suite of tools to assess student literacy and numeracy skills at different stages throughout K-12, including teaching strategies mapped to NSW stage based skills.

Teachers expertly draw on a range of rich assessment strategies to monitor and track individual student progress, inform future directions for student learning and provide ongoing feedback to students. Student assessment resources include:

• essential information for teachers looking for assessment advice and resources K-12
• support for K-6 teachers to refine their primary assessment practices using a variety of primary assessment tools
• support for 7-12 teachers to refine their secondary assessment practices
• advice, assessment and reporting support for Stage 6 teachers, 2021 HSC monitoring advice and 2021 RoSA monitoring advice.

Resources and links to support K-12 inclusive education in NSW public schools include:

• The Aboriginal education and communities website provides useful links for teachers including Aboriginal Education in NSW public schools where they can find strategies to achieve outcomes for Aboriginal students K-12, and increase knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture
• Advice on disability, learning and support including personalised support for student learning and learning and support which ensures that every student enjoys a rigorous, meaningful and dignified education
• Support for NSW Department of Education preschools regarding transition to school and interventions. There are also resources and professional learning to support families on the early learning website.
  
• Support and information for English as an additional language or dialect education (EAL/D). EAL/D teaching and learning focuses on students learning English in context and across the curriculum. A range of EAL/D resources for teachers and students and teacher EAL/D professional learning opportunities are available
• The High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Policy that applies to all NSW public schools, teachers and students. It describes a framework to develop the talent of high potential and gifted students. High Potential and Gifted Education implementation advice and resources are available for school leaders and teachers. HPGE professional learning builds leader and teacher capacity to implement the policy and effectively cater for the needs of HPGE students
• Multicultural education resources and advice which provide support to schools to build culturally inclusive and responsive learning environments to benefit all students
• Rural and distance education provides advice, information and support for rural and remote education, distance education, access program for senior secondary students and the virtual high school, Aurora College
• The Wellbeing Framework for Schools which supports schools to create learning environments that enable students to be healthy, happy, engaged and successful. Wellbeing in our NSW public schools is driven by the themes of connect, succeed and thrive. Resources to support wellbeing are available on the Student wellbeing website
• A wide range of resources that are available for schools when supporting refugee students including professional learning and targeted support
• Technology 4 learning which provides resources and professional learning to empower teachers to create engaging digital classrooms. Teachers can use the Digital learning selector to access new ideas for integrating digital technologies in their teaching practice.

• Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE) develops rigorous evidence and actionable advice for the department and its staff, to improve evidence-based learning outcomes across the education sector.
  • What works best 2020 update outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of students.
    
  • The Evaluation resource hub empowers schools to strengthen their practice by providing tips and tools to support in-school evaluation. CESE offers professional learning for NSW public school staff.

• Access professional learning for continuous improvement of school leadership teams, teachers and non-teaching staff.
  • Advice is available for school principals and leadership teams to establish cycles of continuous high impact professional learning to support the professional growth of all teachers.
  • Visit the priority professional learning selector for a curated list of widely accessible courses for teachers and school leaders, making it easier to identify and prioritise relevant and high-quality professional learning.
  • Professional learning resources include MyPL, evaluation resource hub, pre-service teacher resources and information for principals and school leaders.
• The School learning environments and change (SLEC) provides strategic advice and professional learning to empower teachers and school leaders to operate effectively within innovative learning environments. Browse professional learning courses offered by SLEC. Resources from Education for a changing world empower schools and communities to lead innovation and new approaches to learning.

• Support for applying the teaching standards, accreditation information, induction resources, professional development courses are located on the Teacher quality and accreditation website.
  
• School Leadership Institute provides leadership development programs and support for current and future school leaders at key points in their career.

• All current operational policies for the NSW Department of education are found in the Policy library.
• Advice and resources to support 2021 School Excellence in Action processes and information about the School Excellence Framework is available on the School excellence and accountability website.