Your Words Create Your Future

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Paraprofessional Educator Role.

Our life is what our thoughts make it. This is why it is so important to have a clear understanding of the internal dialogue (self-talk) we have and how it impacts us.
During this webinar, Patty Duque, a certified results coach, speaker and best-selling author, will share with you the top 5 secrets of how you can change your words to change your life and the life of those around you! She will also share some great acronyms that have helped many of her clients (as young as 10 years old) change their perspective, attitude and self-talk.
Suited for school leaders, teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff.

Webinar - 8 August, 2017

eTAPS Module 3 Preview - How to Give Effective Feedback to Students

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under eTAPS.

This is a preview of Module 3: How to Give Effective Feedback to Students, from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Participate in this interactive workshop activity where we explore why students need formative feedback and how it helps students become better learners. This session includes a worksheet and a Q&A session.

Ten Traits of Great Teacher Aides!

16 July, 2025

When we think of "teacher quality," our minds often jump to the classroom teacher. Recent research lists attributes that define great teachers – and we think that this list also describes great teacher aides!

Webinar - 13 June, 2017

eTAPS Module 1 Preview - How to Plan for Student Learning

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under eTAPS.

This is a preview of Module 1: How to Plan for Student Learning from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Participate in this interactive workshop activity where we explore the role of the teacher and teacher aide, and discover what teacher aides should know about the student, and the task, before a support session. This session includes a worksheet and a Q&A session.

Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week is coming. Are you ready?

13 August, 2020

Excitement is building as we move closer to Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week, 31st August to 4th September. This special week is an opportunity for schools to acknowledge and celebrate the important contribution teacher aides make to student learning and wellbeing.

We hear you!

15 August, 2025

We were recently at the National Education Summit in Brisbane, where we got to meet some of you - teacher aides, educators, and school leaders! It was interesting to hear the shared common concerns and insights across conversations that highlighted the same message: you have bright, committed teacher aides in your schools who are feeling like they’re left until last when it comes to professional learning.

So - this post is simple: we hear you! We are going to explore these key challenges and give you ideas on what may help.

Webinar - 12 September, 2017

eTAPS Module 4 Preview - How to Give Effective Feedback to Teachers

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under eTAPS.

This is a preview of Module 4: How to Give Effective Feedback to Teachers, from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Learn about the role of formative feedback after a support lesson, and the role of teacher and teacher aide collaboration in the learning and assessment process.

Announcement - 2020 State Finalists and Highly Commended award recipients

20 August, 2020

We have big news!

We are excited to announce the 2020 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year State Finalists and Highly Commended award recipients.

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What Students Need to Hear From Teaching Assistants

15 Aug 2025
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From Kitchen Garden to the Classroom – The Paraprofessional in School

28 October, 2015

Leanne is a teacher aide, employed at two country schools in SE Queensland. Her story illustrates the many and varied roles teacher aides perform around the country. It also highlights some of the amazing life experiences of paraprofessional staff that contribute to the rich learning environments of our schools.