This page provides information and links to professional learning networks, associations and communities that support teachers in teaching and learning in The Arts.
Professional learning communities have been established in many locations across Queensland to provide professional development opportunities for teachers in the early and middle phases of learning. These networks are organised by teachers and respond to the professional development needs of teachers in their area for all five disciplines (Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts). See "Professional networks and associations" on The Arts Professional Learning Community.
Ausdance 
The Australian Dance Council - Ausdance, is Australia's professional dance advocacy organisation for dancers, choreographers, directors and educators.
http://www.ausdance.org.au/
Drama Queensland
Drama Queensland is committed to providing professional support to drama teachers and other drama educators in Queensland through publications, professional development, curriculum support, networking and advocacy.
http://www.dramaqueensland.org.au/
Australian Teachers Of Media (ATOM) Qld Inc.
Australian Teachers Of Media (ATOM) is a professional association for media educators. The association advocates for media education in Queensland by providing professional learning and development opportunities for teachers, advising education authorities on policy and curriculum development and by providing students with opportunities to engage critically with the media.
http://www.pa.ash.org.au/atomqld/
Australian National Choral Association (ANCA)
Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) is a non-profit organisation set up to encourage and promote chorale music in Australia.
http://www.anca.org.au/
Australian Society for Music Education (ASME)
The Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) was established to encourage and advance music education at all levels as an integral part of general education and community life, and as a profession within the broad field of music.
http://www.asme.edu.au/
The Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia (KMEIA)
The Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia (KMEIA) is an educational association established to promote excellence in music education according to the educational and aesthetic philosophies of the Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly.
http://www.kodaly.org.au/
Orff Schulwerk
The magic of Carl Orff's "Schulwerk" was inspired by the Greek concept of "mousike", the integration of performing arts, and the "elemental" forms of music as the basic building blocks of human aesthetic experience. The ideas behind his "Music for Children" have been absorbed into the music education culture of many nations.
Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODAQ)
The Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (ABODA) is Australia's premier in-service support organisation for music educators, instrumental music teachers and band & orchestra directors.
http://www.abodaq.org
Australian String Association (AUSTA)
The Australian String Association (AUSTA) is a professional organisation which promotes excellence in all aspects of performance, teaching, conducting and string instrument making. It aims to inspire and support students, amateurs and professionals.
http://www.austa.asn.au/
QATA (Queensland Art Teacher's Association)
The Queensland Art Teachers' Association aims to further education in, about and through Visual Art and Design; act as a medium of expression on all matters concerning Visual Art and Design Educators; and safeguard and raise standards and conditions of Visual Art and Design as a profession.
http://www.qata.qld.edu.au/index.html
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