September Renewal: Growing Your Practice in a Season of Change
- Tracey McAllister
- Sep 1
- 2 min read
As we step into September, the world around us begins to shift. Spring is here, bringing with it new growth, blossoms, and fresh possibilities. Just as the environment around us changes, so too can our professional practice. This season is the perfect opportunity to reflect, refresh, renew and grow as educators.
Spring as a Metaphor for Professional Growth
Spring symbolises renewal, energy, and transformation. For educators, it’s a reminder that professional learning is not a one-off event but a continuous cycle. Just as plants need sunlight and care to flourish, our teaching thrives when we nurture it with reflection, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
Staying on Track with TRB Requirements
The Teacher Registration Board (TRB) requires educators to complete professional learning hours each year. September is the ideal time to check in on your progress:
Review the hours you’ve logged so far.
Plan upcoming opportunities to fill any gaps.
Reflect on how your learning has shaped your practice.
Meeting TRB requirements isn’t just about compliance - it’s about ensuring your growth translates into meaningful outcomes for your students.
Connecting with the AITSL Standards
Professional development is most powerful when it’s purposeful. The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL) provide a framework to guide your growth:
Professional Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of evidence-based practices.
Professional Practice: Trial new strategies in the classroom and evaluate their impact.
Professional Engagement: Collaborate with colleagues and expand your professional networks.
When you align your learning with the standards, you strengthen not only your own practice but the learning culture in your school.
Blossoming Into Your Best Practice
Spring reminds us that growth takes time,high-quality patience, and consistent care. Professional learning works the same way. By taking intentional steps, such as reflecting on your current practice, engaging with high quality PD, and aligning with professional standards, you can blossom into your best professional self.
Practical Steps to Take This Spring
Set a PD Goal: Choose one focus area that connects to both TRB requirements and the AITSL Standards.
Engage With Networks: Join a professional community—online or in person—to share, learn, and grow together. Explore EdUThrive Consultancy for resources, blogs, and support designed to help educators thrive.
Reflect Weekly: Note how new strategies or insights are shaping your teaching and your students’ learning.
September isn’t just the start of spring—it’s a chance to plant the seeds for lasting professional growth. As educators, our growth directly shapes the opportunities we create for our students. Let’s embrace this season of change, nurture our practice, and continue to thrive.
Links to AITSL, TRB-WA and EdUThrive:
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