Embedding Formative Assessment with Teacher Learning Communities Masterclass – Melbourne

Day-by-day formative assessment is one of the most effective ways to improve student learning, but embedding it takes more than quick fixes. It demands a shift in focus, from what teachers do, to what students learn.

Featuring International Expert

Dylan Wiliam is an internationally recognised expert on educational assessment and former Deputy Director, Institute of Education (London). He has spent his career researching how formative assessment can most effectively improve student learning, work that forms the foundation of this masterclass.

Join Dylan for a one-day masterclass that will change how you think about assessment, and how you use it to drive student progress.

Formative assessment is one of the most effective, evidence-backed ways to improve student outcomes. But doing it well takes more than a few quick tips, it requires a real shift in practice.

In this highly interactive and thought-provoking session, Dylan will explore:

• Why raising achievement remains a challenge—and how we can do better
• What’s been tried in education—and why many efforts fall short
• What formative assessment really is (and what it isn’t)
• Practical, proven strategies that work in real classrooms

The day will conclude with detailed guidance on building a sustainable, school-based professional learning model to support long-term formative assessment practice.

What's Included in Your Registration:

• Comprehensive masterclass materials and resources
• Certificate of completion
• Morning tea and lunch included

Who should attend?

Highly practical, and with time to do the thinking in the room, this conference is a must-attend for:

• Principals
• Deputy Principals and Assistant Principals
• Directors of Teaching and Learning and Leaders of Professional Learning
• Learning Specialists and Instructional Coaches
• Heads of Faculty and Team Leaders
• Educational Consultants
• Instructional Leaders and Teacher Leaders
• Classroom Teachers

Bring Your Leadership Team – Make the Most of Your Masterclass Experience

We encourage leadership teams to attend the Embedding Formative Assessment with Teacher Learning Communities 2026 Masterclass together.

For Group bookings, Contact Karen Hofmann at karen@hawkerbrownlow.com | 0439 889 190

Date & Location
Melbourne — 17 September 2027 (venue to be advised in January)

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (registration from 8:30 AM)

Pricing
Early Bird: $490 incl. GST (save $60)
Standard: $550 incl. GST

Limited spots available.