How Do I Earn My Professional Development Points
And Report Them to SACE
You must participate in all Three Different Types of Professional Development Activities/Programmes to earn the 150 PD Points. These are:
Type 1 Activities/Programmes are also called “Teacher-Initiated” activities. In other words, these are the activities that are self-chosen.
Examples:
- Read educational books/articles (e.g., 4 articles = 10 points).
- Join an online course (e.g., "Math Teaching Tips" webinar).
- Mentor a new teacher (help them with lesson plans).
- Write an article for a teachers’ magazine.
- Start a school garden project (and document your work).
- Watch educational YouTube videos (e.g., science experiments).
Type 2 Activities are also called “School-Initiated”.
Examples:
- Attend staff meetings (e.g., discussing student results).
- Join a school workshop (e.g., "How to Use New Software").
- Help organize a school play (drama or cultural event).
- Join a school project (e.g., recycling program ).
- Participate in a teacher training day (led by the principal).
- Work with colleagues to improve reading lessons.
Type 3 Activities are those that are initiated by an employer or offered by providers.
Examples:
- Attend a government workshop (e.g., "New Curriculum Rules").
- Take a math course funded by the Education Department.
- Go to a conference (e.g., "Science Teachers Summit").
- Complete an online quiz (e.g., "English Skills Test").
- Join a district training (e.g., "Classroom Safety").
- Learn new tech tools (e.g., "How to Use Tablets in Class").
How to Record Your PD Points:
Simple Summary
Focus on Value:
Only record PD activities that help you grow as a teacher (e.g., skills, knowledge, solving classroom challenges).
Who Records What:
Type 1 (Your Choice): You log these in your Professional Development Portfolio (PDP). Use templates from the SACE website, CPTD Self-Service Portal, or call SACE.
Type 2 (School Activities): Your school reports these for you.
Type 3 (External Activities): Providers/Employers (e.g., government, NGOs) report these.
Portfolio Tips:
Show your growth: Write reflections on how each activity helped you (e.g., “I learned new math teaching techniques”).
Keep evidence: Certificates, notes, photos, or screenshots of what you did.
Reporting to SACE:
For Type 1: Send only the pages about Type 1 activities (not the whole portfolio) to SACE twice a year (June & November).
Type 2 & 3 reports are done by your school/providers.
Monitoring:
SACE or your employer might check your PDP during school visits. Keep it updated!
Remember:
Your PDP is like a teacher diary—track your learning journey! 📔✨
Always ask: “Did this activity make me a better teacher?” ✅
Rules to Remember
- ❌ Don’t use just one type! Mix all three (like a pizza with veggies, cheese, and pepperoni).
- 📖 Keep a Learning Journal: Track everything you do (like a diary).
- 📅 Report Type 1 activities twice a year (June and November).
✅ Check your points online using the SACE portal.