Staff development network
What is the Crowther Centre
The Crowther Centre uses the latest research evidence in education to drive school improvement. The Centre advises a variety of organisations on staff development, student engagement and leadership. The Crowther Centre has the research and the practical know how to take your organisation's teaching and learning to the next level.
Blog
New Research on the Science of Learning
Staff development network
Dr Mark Dowley
August 21st, 2025 · 2min read
Improving Student Engagement
Staff development network
Dr Mark Dowley
August 13th, 2025 · 2min read, 112min listen
The Impact Cycle in Action – 3 day workshop
This practical course is designed for leaders, teachers, and instructional coaches who want to explore The Impact Cycle and see it in action.
The three day workshop will incorporate a variety of classroom visits, coaching demonstrations, coaching practice, strategies to implement coaching and ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions with current instructional coaches and leaders.
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At Crowther Centre we have been teaching boys since 1882. We've honed the knowledge we've learnt over those years and prepared some handy position papers on various topics to assist you with parenting and raising boys.
Growth Coaching Insights Magazine
How coaching can make a lasting impact on educators and school leaders.
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Engaging Men with Men’s Health
What are the causes for men to not seek help regarding their health?
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ACER Teacher Magazine publication
Data-driven school improvement – effective use of data part 2
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ACER Teacher Magazine publication
Data-driven school improvement – effective use of data part 1
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ACEL Publication
Managing difficult conversation, three steps for middle and senior leaders
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ACEL Publication
Working with Parents and the modern relationship between schools and parents
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ACEL Publication
Educational leadership and the role that coaching programs can play in leadership development.
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ACER Journal
Identifying best practice in career education and development in Australian secondary schools
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A Matter of Translation Conference 2025
- 5 September 2025
- Brisbane, Queensland
- $60pp
Staff Development Collective free webinar
- 13 August 2025
- 4.00pm
- Online
- Free
The Impact Cycle in Action – 3 day workshop
- 3 - 5 Septermber 2025
- 3-day workshop
- Brighton Grammar School
- $1290pp + GST
The Association value the presenters’ shared coaching experiences, reflections and the professional guidance which informs each AISACT bespoke coaching journey. We value our continuing partnership.Joanne Garrisson, Senior Manager Strategic Programs AISACT
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About the Crowther Centre
The Crowther Centre operates under the leadership of Dr Ray Swann and is made up of education professionals and experts in instructional coaching, leadership development, and data analytics with a commitment to innovation and learning.
Our team
We’re a growing team of education, coaching and teaching professionals who wear many hats, and are passionate about helping teachers become better teachers.
Organisations we work with
