Professional Development

For 2025, the Intensive Chinese Network (ICN) is excited to announce an exciting new suite of PD programs for teachers interested or working in Chinese-English bilingual schools or CLIL programs. The revision has been inspired by the feedback received from past participants and facilitators over the last 3 years, as well as a sharpened focus on the ICN vision and strategy. The new programs have been designed to suit teachers with different levels of experience in bilingual education, and we hope there is something suitable for everyone!

We look forward to having you join our community of Chinese-English bilingual educators for another year of quality PD!

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PD	For	Description	Dates	Fees
Job Hunting	Pre-service teachers (and anyone applying to a Chinese teacher position in Australia)	Are you looking to apply to a Chinese language teacher position this year? Hear directly from current principals who entered the profession as Chinese teachers and are involved in recruitment of Chinese teachers every year! There are two parts of the Job Hunting workshop series – “Dos and Don’ts in Written Application” in Semester 1 and “Preparing for Interviews and Demo Lessons” in Semester 2.	Semester 1 27 May Semester 2 23 Jul	Free
CoLab	Beginner bilingual / CLIL teachers	Are you looking for collegiate support to address challenges in your bilingual / CLIL classroom? CoLab is a semester-based program where you will be working in small groups with teachers from other schools to address a shared challenge. You may join this program for one or two semesters. CoLab embodies the spirit of collaboration and experimentation and is facilitated by experienced bilingual program leaders.	Semester 1 1, 29 Mar 17 May Semester 2 15 Aug 13 Sep 1 Nov	Free
CLIL Curriculum - Step-by-Step	All teachers	“CLIL Curriculum - Step-by-Step” is a series of workshops that will take you through the key steps of building a CLIL unit in a hands-on manner. This is an essential course for those who have not had the opportunity to be mentored into writing CLIL units in a systematic manner. This course involves 6-8 sessions across Term 2 and Term 3, with an additional commitment of 1-2 hours between each session. You will also receive feedback along the way to ensure the curriculum you are building is on track.	Terms 2-3 30 Apr 28 May 25 Jun 23 Jul 20 Aug 17 Sep	A$300
TeachMeet	All teachers	Have you recently trialled something in your teaching that is going really well? TeachMeet is an opportunity to share your “trick” and learn from other practising teachers, without the pressure of having the floor for too long. Each session will consist of 7-min (max) mini-presentations or demonstrations and networking opportunities to ask any follow up questions.	Term 1 15 Mar Term 2 24 May Term 3 16 Aug (in-person during conference) Term 4 18 Oct 6 Dec	Free
Aspiring Leaders	All interested in leadership	The Chinese language education industry needs great leaders to thrive! Whether you are an aspiring leader or an experienced leader, this is a safe space for discussing leadership aspirations, reflecting on challenges, and recharging for success! Aspiring Leaders workshops are facilitated by experienced bilingual program leaders and school leaders.	Semester 1 30 Apr Semester 2 30 Jul	Free
Conference 2025	All teachers, program leaders and principals	Hosting Schools: Richmond West Primary School & Richmond High School Location: Melbourne, Victoria Highlights: · Lesson observations in an ICN school · Hands-on workshops · Networking events More information to come in Term 2!	15-16 August	Yes (TBC)