upcoming Events
I am proud to be delivering this professional learning opportunity on behalf of the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership: VTLM 2.0 for Teachers and Leaders.
2026 Workshop Dates
Geelong – 11 February
Shepparton – 13 February
Ballarat – 19 March
Bendigo – 19 May
Mildura – 21 May
Dunkeld – 4 June
On behalf of the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, I am excited to be delivering another iteration of this program: Leading Instructional Excellence.
Bendigo: 16th & 17th February 2026
Melbourne: 27th February 2026 & 3 March 2026
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noun, place of learning
dr swain’s cognitorium
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ABOUT
Dr Nathaniel Swain
I am a Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Writer. I am passionate about language, literacy and learning, and effective and engaging teaching for all students.
Over my career, I’ve worked with students and teachers in a primary, secondary and tertiary settings as a teacher and instructional leader.
In 2019, I founded a community of teachers and other educators committed to the Science of Learning: THINK FORWARD EDUCATORS.
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QLD Reading Symposium Presentations Oct 2025
Flourishing Learners Conference - Coherent Curriculum Sep 2025
Sharing Best Practice Melbourne North May 2025
Sharing Best Practice Sydney March 2025
researchED Ballarat March 2025
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