TIPPING POINT™ INAUGURAL Summit

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Thurs, 14 November - FrI, 15 November, 2024
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NOVOTEL SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 11a Olympic Boulevard SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
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PRINCIPALS AND SCHOOL LEADERS

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The FIRST EVER Tipping Point Launch presents an unparalleled opportunity for visionary educators to engage in a comprehensive exploration of learning and innovation to transform learning across your school. This journey invites you to delve deeply into understanding the research that impacts learning, enhancing your self-awareness and broadening your perspective on effective teaching strategies.

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TIPPING POINT SUMMIT HAS BEGUN!

KEYNOTE PRESENTER | MICHAEL mcDOWELL EdD

Internationally renowned, Michael McDowell's work is distinguished by its focus on what works in teaching. He emphasises the importance of relationships, challenging learning, teaching for transfer, and developing expert learners. His approach is highly personalised, incorporating situational coaching and leadership development to ensure that the professional learning is directly applicable and impactful. Michael's methods are designed to create lasting improvements in teaching practices and student outcomes, making his work both practical and transformative.
Michael McDowell is a prolific author and consultant who is recognised as one of the leading authorities on integrating innovative and impactful practices into schools. He collaborates with educational leaders around the world to implement high leverage strategies that will enhance teaching and learning in classrooms, schools, and systems.
Participants will explore innovative approaches to establishing a clear plan for 2025: substantially impacting student learning by building sustainable systems of teacher professional learning communities and implementing high impact instructional practices.

Agenda

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ThursDAY | 14 NOV 24
redefining rigour
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening ceremony "The challenges of leading learning in a challenging context"
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
"Redefining Rigour"
This session will explore what it means to redefine rigour in today’s educational landscape, challenging traditional notions and offering new frameworks for meaningful learning experiences. In addition, this session explores the power of habit science in implementing and sustaining practices with students to meet and exceed learning outcomes while building the dispositions to be Expert Learners.
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM
The Explicitly Right Approach
When Learning is scaffolded as Surface, Deep or Transfer, students move from acquiring foundational knowledge to applying that knowledge creatively and flexibly in a variety of contexts. Participants will explore sustainable approaches to ensure that students are equipped to be Expert Learners by teachers who are equipped with the right instructional strategies to be Expert Teachers.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Après Session Networking
A relaxed afternoon reception provides an opportunity for further networking and informal discussions.
FRIDAY | 15 NOV 24
Building Sustainable Systems
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leading Rigorous Teaching and Learning in Schools and Systems
A keynote address by Michael McDowell focusing on strategies for leading rigorous teaching and learning at both the school and system levels.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Building Sustainable Practices for 2025
Michael McDowell returns to discuss how to build sustainable educational practices that will thrive in the new year, 2025 and beyond. Participants will network with other colleagues to discuss potential next steps.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion: "Empowering others: The key to leadership"
A panel of experienced principals and leaders will share their insights on leading schools in today’s educational climate, focusing on practical strategies and lessons learned. This panel will discuss the key insights they have gained from their journey in ensuring high levels of teaching and learning and their path towards continuous improvement.

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tipping point Partner
Includes:
  • 2-3 participants (Principal and Project Lead) at Summit conference sessions.
  • Leadership Team in Tipping PointSPF workshops and training
  • 2-3 participants (Principal and Project Lead) at check-ins with Michael McDowell.
  • Tipping PointSPF available for consideration - Premium Partner.
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Summit participant
  • 2 day conference: $1800 / person.
  • Invitation to Cocktail reception.
  • Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a 10% discount.
  • Please email us to receive a discount code.
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