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toc =Introduction:=

One of the principles behind the HKDT group is that we value the opportunity to share our thinking throughout the region, regardless of where we work or who we work for. Our issues are common and we believe that we can achieve better solutions through sharing our collective expertise.

The ESF (whom I work for) has five secondary schools in the Hong Kong region and also manages two others through its Educational Services Division (Discovery College and Renaissance College) so I have the great privilege of being able to draw on my colleague's perspective with ease. This is not the case for all of us. Some of us work in schools that don't have these links and other work in areas which may be geographically isolated. Some of us are at the very beginning of our education experience while others have notched up many years of service. These differences make the HKDT group a rich one where our needs are similar and our expertise is considerable. The aim is that we share it and support each other unequivocally.

This is the very beginning of an attempt by me to draw us together whenever possible. The first major event was our INSET day on Oct 5th 2009 when for the first time, staff from the Hong Kong region were invited to participate in the ESF INSET day. You can read more about that in the 'Previous INSET' section below.

The second event is a series of five half day workshops, the are again ESF based but all of you are welcome to attend. You can find out more about those in the 'Current INSET' section below.

=**A final thought:**=

Getting together seems to be at the heart of what we want and need as DT educators. The organisation of these events is in our hands so if you have something that you can offer the group, please do share it. If you have ideas that you would like to discuss, contact me and I will support you in realising them.

=Current INSET / CPD opportunities:=


 * Will be posted when details are finalised.

=Previous INSET / CPD opportunities:=


 * Early closure day workshops 2009-10.
 * INSET day October 5th 2009 PROGRAMME DETAILS.
 * INSET day October 5th 2009 ARRANGEMENTS.
 * INSET day October 5th 2009 EVALUATION FEEDBACK
 * Gallery photos