Relational Excellence: High Expectations

Service Description

This workshop challenges educators to critically examine how expectations are formed, where they may be unintentionally lowered, and how relational practice can be used to support excellence rather than reinforce limitations. Grounded in Pacific values and a strengths-based lens, the session moves beyond awareness into practical application — ensuring participants leave with clear, actionable strategies for their own context. The workshop brings together educators from both school and university settings, recognising the interconnected nature of Pasifika student experiences across the education pipeline. LEARNING OUTCOMES Participants will: • Understand the cultural values and relational principles that shape Pasifika family engagement • Identify barriers to authentic partnership and develop strategies to address them • Apply culturally responsive communication approaches with Pasifika families and communities • Build school-wide practices that invite and sustain meaningful family participation • Design engagement strategies that are relational, reciprocal, and community-informed • Strengthen collaborative relationships between educators, families, and community that support learner wellbeing and success WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE? • School leadership teams • Wellbeing and student support staff • Community engagement practitioners • Assistant and Deputy Principals • Heads of Curriculum and Instruction PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS This course is designed to support your growth against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST). On completion, participants may log this professional learning against applicable AITSL standards as part of their ongoing accreditation requirements. COST OF PARTICIPATION Participant type Cost APEN Member $49.00 Non-Member $79.00 Group of 6+ discount $45.00 APEN membership is open to all educators. To access member pricing, join or renew your membership before registering. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? This is a live, facilitated session delivered online and in person. Registration is required to secure your place. Session dates, times, and locations will be confirmed and communicated ahead of each quarter. Group bookings are welcome — contact APEN directly to discuss group registration options. Full course brief coming soon. Register your interest to be notified when enrolments open.