Curriculum
What we teach
What is Catalyst?
Informed by the Science of Learning and Science of Reading, Catalyst develops excellent Principals, Leadership Teams and Teachers in all Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) schools through evidence-based professional learning programs and resources.
Catalyst provides support for schools through high quality resources
Pedagogy
How we teach
Assessment
How we know
Discover the research behind Catalyst
Hear from leading education experts, and learn more about the foundational research that informs our teaching approach.
Catalyst Knowledge Pack for Teachers
A curated suite of articles, podcasts and webinars that provides teachers with core knowledge about the research that underpins Catalyst.
Schooling and the Public Sphere – Why Knowledge Matters with E.D. Hirsch, Jr.
E.D. Hirsch, Jr. discusses why knowledge matters and how it applies in the American education context.
Evidence in Education with Jenny Donovan
A discussion on the research Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) are doing to understand education improvement.
The Knowledge Gap with Natalie Wexler
Renowned scholar, Natalie Wexler, discusses the Knowledge Gap and the implications a lack of equity can have on student learning.
Catalyst in Numbers
Since its launch in 2020, Catalyst has had a wide-reaching impact across all our schools with
100%
Principals engaged in professional learning 
100%
Teachers engaged in Online Units and Professional Learning sessions 
700+
Teachers engaged in High Impact Teaching Practice, with all schools participating 
350+
Teachers trained in evidence-based whole class Literacy Instruction 
90%
Schools using evidence-based literacy intervention across K-12 
70%
Schools implementing The Writing Revolution What does Catalyst mean for me?
Leaders
Learn about what Catalyst means for your school, how to implement it, and where to find support.
Teachers
Learn about the learning programs and resources available for all Primary and Secondary Teachers.
Parents
Find out what Catalyst means for your child and the benefits it will bring, and learn how you can support at home.
St Bernard’s journey to implementing evidence-based practice
Jan 2023
Learn about the positive impact evidence-based teaching practice is having at St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay NSW.
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St Bernard’s Batemans Bay Catalyst journey featured in Sydney Morning Herald
Dec 2022
On a visit to the school, journalist Lucy Carroll, experienced high impact teaching practice and explicit instruction in Rebecca Brady's kindergarten classroom.
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Educators build on their high impact teaching practice over school holiday break
Oct 2022
Teachers from Canberra Goulburn, Melbourne, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia, dedicated three days of their school holidays to participate in a High Impact Teaching Practice Intensive Program.
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NSW Premier Perrottet endorses Catalyst
Oct 2022
Catalyst has garnered great interest and acclamation from schools and systems nationwide and, most recently, it has also attracted the attention of the NSW State Government.
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Learning from the Experts – MultiLit in the classroom
Oct 2022
Representatives from MultiLit visited 12 schools in ACT and NSW over two days with the purpose of observing and providing feedback on the practical classroom application of the MultiLit program.
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I love teaching in this way allows children to be their best self, which makes you feel good as a teacher and you just want to keep building them up which is then building you up. What we are doing in schools at the moment is bringing out the best in everyone. Providing structure, routine and confidence. I learn so much from watching others, to then have others come into my class to observe my lessons and watch me, I am so open share and collaborate and build each other up, that is the best thing about this Catalyst Journey -
The staff at St Mary’s are excited to be taking part in professional learning that aligns with our prior experience and knowledge. The professional learning has been engaging, practical and relevant. -
I’ve seen a significant growth in student knowledge and deep understanding of the literacy concepts within my Stage 1 classroom. Student engagement is high due to the fast pace of delivery, visual scaffolds, and multisensory movement to embed concepts being taught. -
Our journey at Sacred Heart has set us on a focused path to improving students’ outcomes for reading and writing. We were also seeking common language across the school around the science of reading - we are now well on our way!
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