Professional learning is available as on-demand or self-paced e-learning, or as facilitated in-person or online sessions.

Professional learning opportunities

The MyPL Teacher and School Leader Professional Learning (staff only) page helps teachers, school leaders plan professional learning pathways for curriculum, teaching and learning.

• English K–6 (staff only)
• English 7–12 (staff only)

Visit the Professional learning catalogues page to explore the complete PDF catalogue of sessions delivered online and in person across the state, each term.

Additional on-demand professional learning modules supporting the teaching of English can be found on the department website:

• English K–6 professional learning catalogue
• English 7–12 professional learning catalogue

About our professional learning

For Kindergarten to Year 6, where appropriate, professional learning courses and teaching and learning resources have been:

• aligned to NSW syllabuses and NESA’s K-6 curriculum requirements
• designed by a team of curriculum experts using evidence and data to meet the needs of NSW students and teachers
• designed to meet NSW Department of Education policies and priorities
• aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• informed by the 3 key domains of the School Excellence Framework
• informed by the 5 elements of the High Impact Professional Learning model
• developed around the 8 themes of the What works best: 2025 update
• shaped by testing and feedback from NSW teachers, schools and other key stakeholders
• designed to incorporate practical strategies for immediate classroom use.

For Years 7 to 10, where appropriate, courses have been:

• designed by the English secondary curriculum team using evidence and data to meet the needs of students and teachers
• aligned to department policies and priorities
• aligned to NSW syllabuses
• contextualised for the specific needs and priorities of NSW public schools
• quality assured to support high-quality teaching to improve student learning outcomes
• shaped by testing and feedback from NSW teachers and schools
• informed by the elements of the High Impact Professional Learning model
• developed using evidence-based practices and practical strategies for immediate classroom use
• developed to incorporate the themes of the What works best: 2025 update
• aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.