Professional learning
The Alliance offers online courses, webinars and training in conjunction carefully selected experts, our partners and collaborators.
For our latest events and webinars please visit our Upcoming Events page. Webinar recordings can be accessed on this page.
An Introduction to Girls’ Schools
Challenge your understanding of the practicalities and best practices for teaching and learning in girls’ schools with our online, on-demand program specifically designed for educators in Australian and New Zealand girls’ schools. Led by renowned education futurist and academic Prof Erica McWilliam the course uses classroom research undertaken by Prof McWilliam in Australian and New Zealand schools, backed with supplementary readings relevant to girls’ education. FIND OUT MORE
Global Mentoring Network for Aspiring Leaders
The Global Mentoring Network for Aspiring Leaders, offered in partnership with the Girls’ Schools Association in the UK, the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools in North America and Bright Field Consulting, will build upon a proven mentorship model developed in the UK. Over 100 women and men have taken part in the program since 2017, 40 per cent of whom have achieved the leadership promotions they desired as a result of their participation. FIND OUT MORE
Alliance webinar and conference recordings
2022
L Platers: How to help our girls on the road to adulthood | Madonna King
Engaging girls in sport: Challenges and opportunities | A panel discussion
Overcoming teacher burnout | Dr Steve Bagi
How schools can champion consent education | Chanel Contos and Madonna King
Helping girls manage intense emotions | Dr Lisa Damour
Wellbeing strategies for leaders and school communities | Dr Adam Fraser and Dr Joe
Boost your enrolments by cultivating highly engaged parents
Student wellbeing in the spotlight: Strategies from Australian and New Zealand schools
2021
Research Series: The Whaiora pilot project | Kirsten Taylor
Research Series: Feedback conversations to motivate adolescent girls’ learning | Karen Lewis
Research Series: Brave not perfect: Finding the right feedback language to thrive | Margaret Adeane
Girls and sex: Consent education…and beyond | Peggy Orenstein
The 3pm (bad news) bulletin | Dr Judith Locke
2020
The world is transforming. So are our students
Gap year placement opportunities
Fundraising and alumnae relations in girls’ schools | A comprehensive analysis
7 steps to embrace anxiety and uncertainty
Pulse check: Monitoring student wellbeing in lockdown and beyond
Adapting your ask | Development and community engagement strategies in a crisis
Alliance Global Exchange interview series
In partnership with the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (US) and The Girls’ Schools Association (UK), educational leaders from Australia, America, Britain and Canada share their views on the challenges and opportunities facing leaders in girls’ schools in 2030.
Educational Futurism Part 1: Leadership, Teaching and Curriculum
Educational Futurism Part 2: Technology and Connectivity
Educational Futurism Part 3: Gender Equality and School Community
Educational Futurism Part 4: Wellness, Mental Health, and Pedagogy