Professional learning programs

Leadership Development Program (LDP)

Professional learning programs

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a two-year program which provides participants with theological and leadership studies which enable them to develop advanced skills and knowledge. The LDP provides an opportunity to equip graduates of the program for formal leadership positions in Lutheran education. Participants will have a better understanding of, and be able to […]

Growing as leaders

Professional learning programs

Growing as leaders is an online program intended for teachers in Lutheran education who are beginning to take an interest in leadership or hold middle leadership positions within their school. Growing as leaders can be undertaken at any point in a formation journey. Presentations from experienced leaders from across the National Lutheran system, along with […]

Lead and thrive

Professional learning programs

Lead and Thrive is an online leadership development program specifically designed to support those currently in leadership positions such as director or supervisor in Lutheran Early Childhood Services. This two-year program includes an introductory webinar, a guided action research project, eight learning modules, eight coaching sessions, and an optional assessment leading to accreditation as an […]

Elevate – global leadership immersion program

Professional learning programs

The Elevate global leadership immersion program offers Lutheran Education Australia principals a formal job shadowing opportunity through an international exchange with colleagues abroad. Focused on enhancing student performance, the program acknowledges the value of sharing and learning from global counterparts facing similar educational challenges. It addresses critical issues such as leadership shortages, increasing role complexity, […]

Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education

Professional learning programs

Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education is a workshop for ministry staff who have commenced their employment in Lutheran education. To be completed in the first two years of employment, it was developed for new ministry staff who have roles and responsibilities in areas such as in ministry, chaplaincy, worship, devotions, pastoral care, wellbeing and […]

Valuing safe communities

Professional learning programs

As schools of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA), staff and volunteers of Lutheran schools and early childhood services are committed to upholding the ‘LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour’ [Link to Standards of Ethical Behaviour document] and related LCA policies. Valuing Safe Communities (VSC) is a specialised training program designed to meet these expectations. Lutheran […]

Accreditation

Professional learning programs

Accreditation is the means whereby the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) can be assured that its teachings are known and understood by staff in Lutheran schools and early childhood services, and that teachers of Christian Studies and leaders have an adequate grounding in Lutheran theology.  Accreditation requirements are outlined in the LCA staffing policy for Lutheran […]

Connect

Professional learning programs

Connect explores Lutheran education, and its beliefs and spiritual life. It helps new staff inquire into ‘why we do what we do’ and how these beliefs are practised in Lutheran education. The program supports new staff to explore and reflect on their role and contribution to the mission of their school or early childhood service. […]

Equip

Professional learning programs

What is Equip? Equip is an Australian professional learning program for teachers of Christian Studies in Lutheran education. It supports their development and understanding of theology, biblical literacy and pedagogical approaches for the teaching of Christian Studies as outlined in LEA’s Christian Studies Curriculum Framework (CSCF). Facilitated by Regional Office staff, Equip is equivalent to six days of […]