| Upcoming November & December
2026 CoursesThis November and December, Principals Academy offers 8 professional development courses for educators, running from 11 November to 16 December 2026. Topics include ChatGPT for educators, observational assessment, middle leadership, drama as a pedagogy, special educational needs, forensic thinking, AI tools for content creation and communication. Trainers include Mr Simon Reynolds, Mr Manogaran Suppiah, Ms Celine Chew, Mr Ang Pow Chew, Dr Jim Wagstaff and Ms Karen Cheah. | | Each course has its own page with full details and registration. Click View Details and Register or scan the QR code beside it. |
| 11 –12 Nov · 2 days | Course code SR162326 Observational Assessment – How to Assess Effectively through Observation to Support Learning and Behavioural ManagementMr Simon Reynolds A two-day course on systematic observation as authentic, formative assessment. Practise frequency and duration recording, time-sampling and BOSS, and build your own checklists and rubrics. | Date | 11 to 12 Nov 2026 (2-day workshop) | | Time | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | | Venue | Orchard Hotel | | Fee | S$490.00 per participant (subject to GST) | | Closing | 30 October 2026, Friday | | For | SPED teachers, SEN Officers, mainstream teachers working with students with SEN |
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| 12 Nov · Thu | Course code MS120224B Leading from the MiddleMr Manogaran Suppiah A practical one-day workshop for Heads of Department and middle leaders on three dimensions of leadership: leading self, leading conversations and leading within systems. | Date | 12 Nov 2026, Thursday | | Time | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | | Venue | Orchard Hotel or to be advised otherwise | | Fee | S$300.00 per participant, subject to GST. Includes tea breaks and lunch | | Closing | 30 October 2026, Friday | | For | School Leaders and Key Personnel |
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| 16 –17 Nov · 2 days | Course code SR121926 Embodied Learning via Drama as a PedagogyMr Simon Reynolds Drama as an embodied, inquiry-oriented pedagogy. Learn inclusive, curriculum-connected strategies using movement, role, voice and space, from SEL and behaviour management to subjects like STEM. | Date | 16 to 17 November 2026 | | Time | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | | Venue | Orchard Hotel or as otherwise advised | | Fee | S$490.00 per participant (subject to GST) | | Closing | 30 October 2026, Friday | | For | SEN Officers and teachers working with students with learning and behavioural challenges |
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| 23 –24 Nov · 2 days | Course code SR242525 Introduction to Special Educational NeedsMr Simon Reynolds Understand the features of Dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, Autism and ODD, and practise evidence-informed strategies to support, include and manage learning and behavioural challenges in the classroom. | Date | 23 to 24 November 2026 | | Time | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | | Venue | Orchard Hotel or as otherwise advised | | Fee | S$490.00 per participant (subject to GST) | | Closing | 30 October 2026, Friday | | For | Educators passionate about inclusive practices and SEN |
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| 26 –27 Nov · 2 days | ChatGPT for Educators: Using it to your AdvantageMs Celine Chew Teachers will learn about the potential of Generative AI such as ChatGPT, and how it can be used to automate administrative tasks, and personalise learning experiences. Teachers will learn how to apply AI-powered solutions in a range of practical exercises, to explore how they can use this tool in their classroom. | Date | 26 – 27 Nov 2026 (Classroom Facilitated Training) | | Time | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | | Venue | Singapore Management University | | Fee | Please refer to course page | | Closing | Registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date, or once the class is full, whichever comes first. | | For | Teachers, trainers and educators, curriculum designers and Learning and Development staff |
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| 30 –01 Nov–Dec
2 days | Course code APC301126 Forensic ThinkingMr Ang Pow Chew Forensic thinking is critical thinking applied under adversarial conditions - where data is incomplete, noisy, time-sensitive, and frequently manipulated. It operationalizes formal logic into concrete defensive habits for evaluating arguments, claims, and data. | Date | 30 November to 1 December 2026 (2-day workshop) | | Time | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | | Venue | Orchard Hotel or otherwise to be advised | | Fee | S$500.00 per participant (subject to GST) | | Closing | 30 October 2026, Friday |
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| 15 Dec · Tue | Course code JW30926 Introduction to AI Tools for Content CreationDr Jim Wagstaff A hands-on workshop across seven categories of generative AI tools. Build real, usable artefacts throughout the day, including a lesson plan, assessment items, a curated knowledge base, a presentation deck and a short video, and leave with a 30-day action plan. | Date | 15 December 2026, Tuesday | | Time | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | | Venue | Orchard Hotel or as otherwise advised | | Fee | S$250.00 per participant, subject to GST | | Closing | 30 October 2026, Friday | | For | All Educators |
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| 16 Dec · Wed | Course code KC211125 21st Century Communication — Communicate with Impact: Strategies to Present, Persuade and ConnectMs Karen Cheah A practical, participatory workshop on communicating with confidence, whether addressing a class, presenting to colleagues or engaging stakeholders. Learn to structure clear messages, manage stage fright, use storytelling and audience-mapping, and keep your presence and impact online. | Date | 16 December 2026, Wednesday | | Time | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | | Venue | Orchard Hotel or otherwise to be advised | | Fee | S$280.00 per participant, subject to GST | | Closing | 30 October 2026, Friday | | For | All Educators |
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| Enquiries Please contact Joseph Loy at joseph@pai.sg or tel 6363 0330 if you require further information. | Principals Academy — Empowering Educators and Learners In a Changing World 9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore 738964
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