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The MIND Project is a comprehensive professional learning program designed to boost the skills of numeracy leaders and P–6 teachers. This P–6 math program is a cost-neutral whole-school approach that requires no out-of-school professional learning, with the exception of an optional one-day moderation opportunity to connect and network with other schools involved in the project. Through explicit instruction, evidence-based practices, data-informed teaching, and whole-school strategies, this program supports schools in achieving meaningful, long-term improvements in student mathematics outcomes.

Aligned with the AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers, the program ensures that educators are well equipped to deliver systematic, rigorous mathematics learning. As the Grattan Institute (2025) notes: “When maths is taught well, children and the nation benefit. But taught poorly, students are robbed of a core life skill.” This P–6 math program is a cost-neutral whole-school approach that requires no out-of-school professional learning, with the exception of an optional one-day moderation opportunity to connect and network with other schools involved in the project.

Study Tour: July 23 – 34, 2026

Join Independent Schools Tasmania (IST) for an inspiring two-day professional learning experience in Western Australia. This exclusive tour offers principals, school leaders, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders the chance to see evidence-informed, high-impact teaching practices in action across leading schools. Building on the success of the inaugural 2025 Victorian Study Tour, the 2026 program will again bridge research and practice, enabling Tasmanian leaders to observe, reflect, and adapt strategies for their own school contexts.

Draft Itinerary

Day 1 – Thursday 23 July

• Dayton Primary School – Live lesson observations and leadership discussions with Dr. Ray Boyd.
• Aveley Secondary College – Explore explicit teaching and instructional coaching in a complex, evolving setting.
• Afternoon Debrief – Structured reflection session.
• Dinner & Keynote – Networking dinner with Dr. Ray & Rachael Boyd.

Day 2 – Friday 24 July

• Serpentine Primary School – Whole-school structured literacy and MTSS in action.
• Hammond Park College – Literacy interventions, behavioural curriculum, and instructional coaching.
• Afternoon Lunch & Debrief – Synthesising insights and application to Tasmanian contexts.
• Closing Dinner & Keynote – Final reflection and networking opportunity.

Key Details

• Dates: Thursday 23 – Friday 24 July, 2026
• Inclusions: School visits, on-tour transport, presentations, hosted dinners
• Exclusions: Accommodation, flights, airport transfers (guidance provided)
• Places Limited: Maximum of 16 participants to ensure a high-quality experience