The second South African Curriculum Advisors and Teacher Support (SACATS) conference will be held from 7 - 9 July in Johannesburg. It follows the resoundingly successful SACATS 2007 conference held in Cape Town last year.
This year's theme is "Back to the classroom". South Africa's leading experts in education will share new thinking about teacher development and success in the classroom. SACATS 2008 will offer a variety of practical experiences to enhance the critical role of Curriculum Advisors and others involved in teacher support.
This is a unique forum for Curriculum Advisors, Learning Facilitators, Subject Advisors and Curriculum Implementers from across the country. It also brings together key stakeholders from the Departments of Education, universities, education funders, and other institutions involved in teacher support.
Event highlights
Pre-conference workshops – masterclasses on coaching and mentoring for curriculum advisors as well as project leadership in education
Key presentations by, amongst others, professors Jonathan Jansen, Mary Metcalfe and Pam Christie
Interactive and practical sessions where you can share ideas and experiences
Networking functions – engage directly with curriculum advisors and other stakeholders from across the country
SACATS Greenhouse – share thoughts and resources in support of emerging projects
2nd Annual Curriculum Advisor Appreciation Awards
New hope
As a result of exposure at SACATS 2007 three students featured in the documentary "Testing Hope: Grade 12 in the New South Africa" were awarded scholarships and bursaries to further their studies. Read more ...
Pam Christie speaks on Radio 702
As a precursor to her presentation at SACATS 2008, Pam Christie spoke to the listeners of Radio 702 about 'Schools that work'. Click here to download interview
Minister of Education to present awards
Following the theme of celebrating success, SACATS 2008 hosts the Curriculum Advisor Appreciation Awards. These awards, given in recognition of the commitment and dedication shown by outstanding curriculum advisors, will be presented by the Minister of Education, Naledi Pandor.
Venue and location:
The event will take place at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.
Need more information?
For information on the programme contact Dylan Wray at dylan@shikaya.org or Rooken Podesta at rooken.podesta@thefield.za.net or piera.abbott@spintelligent.com
Following the theme of celebrating success, SACATS 2008 hosts the Curriculum Advisor Appreciation Awards. These awards, given in recognition of the commitment and dedication shown by outstanding curriculum advisors, will be presented by the Minister of Education, Naledi Pandor. 
