Australian Council for Educational Leaders

ANNUAL REPORT

ACEL Annual Report Contents

President’s Report //04 CEO’s Report //05 Board of Directors //06 ACEL Fellows //07 Membership //08 Conference //09 Special Events //10 Seminars and Workshops //11 Books and e-Publications //12 Journals and Publications //13 Academy //14 New Voice //15 Branch Reports //16 Committees //24 2015 Awardees //25 Finance Reports //26 Strategic Plan //28

ACEL Our Purpose

To inspire, support, recognise and advocate for excellence in educational leadership.

ACEL Our Strategic Goals

We cultivate a collaborative learning community of educational leaders by: 1. Enhancing leadership capacity through delivery of high quality programs, events and publications 2. Elevating the standing of educational leadership by recognising excellence 3. Representing, supporting and advocating for the education profession 4. Sustaining strong state, national and international ACEL networks ACEL From the President

In the past year, the We welcomed two directors to The establishment of important the ACEL board in 2015 - Stephen strategic alliances with global Australian Council Gniel and Deb Kember. Steve, companies like Corwin and for Educational who is the Deputy Director McRel will further strengthen General of Education Strategy in our presence in the market. Leaders has further the ACT Education and Training We have strong partnerships strengthened its Directorate, has been appointed with Government, Catholic as an independent director. and Independent sector at the commitment to He is one of the rising stars in state and national levels and making a difference education and brings with him have further consolidated our new ideas and a fresh perspective relationship with peak bodies like to support, promote on key challenges facing AITSL and ACARA. These valuable and recognise educational leaders and systems. partnerships have ensured Deb joins the board as Branch that ACEL is able to respond to excellence in Appointed Director representing emerging needs of educators educational the Queensland branch as its in diverse environments and president. She has a wealth provide learning and networking leadership. of knowledge and experience opportunities through our in public education. Ms. Ann portfolio of programs, events and McIntyre moves into the Branch publications. It has been another amazing year Appointed Director from her role for the organisation and much as Independent Director. Ann will of that success can be attributed continue to her hard work on the The 2014 National Conference to the outstanding leadership board in this new role, stewarding held in Melbourne was a and drive of CEO Aasha Murthy. the plans and initiatives of the resounding success with over Alongside the board, Aasha has NSW Branch. 1000 participants attending the led the ACEL staff to produce a event, which featured a wide range of professional learning and array of national and international development products to build the The board and CEO have worked thought leaders in education. In capacity of the nation’s educational together to update the strategic addition to the conference, two leaders. plan, which is now set out from other successful special events 2015-2018. This strategic plan were added to the ACEL portfolio. heralds a new phase in the growth The first – a Summit focusing on In the Financial Year 2014-15, and development of ACEL, which Disability Reform and the second, ACEL delivered another strong will see the organisation enter the inaugural Hedley Beare financial performance posting into strategic partnerships, stage Memorial Lecture, established in an annual profit of $399,000 additional conferences and special honour of one of Australia’s most and ending the year with cash events and take a stronger role influential educators. reserves in excess of $1.9 million. in advocacy on behalf of the We will continue to steward profession through its range the organisation responsibly of journals, publications and As an organisation we continue to with policies and processes submissions. reflect on, and progress, our work that provide sound governance to ensure a clear commitment to and proactive management of making a difference in education organisational risks. This ongoing I would like to acknowledge the from students to systems. The positive financial health enables work completed by all ACEL portfolio of programs and services ACEL to continue to invest in the branches. The commitment implemented by ACEL continues future and pursue aspirational demonstrated by our branch to provide educators with goals. We announced the New executives to promote the opportunities to challenge and ‘Voice’ Scholarships last year, which excellence in educational strengthen their knowledge and entailed a commitment of leadership is reflected in the skills, building on the performance $300,000 over ten years to quality of the events and forums of educators across Australia. recognize and encourage being hosted at the local level. The upcoming talent. The first round relevance and quality of ACEL work of these scholarships have been at both a branch and national level, awarded and eighteen educators is reflected in the increase in ACEL from across all states and memberships. Engagement by territories will attend the annual educators in our events has been Dr Jim Watterston conference as our guests. at an all-time high and has had a President ACEL real impact at a system, school and classroom level.

4 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL From the CEO

Introduction: The 2015-18 Strategic Plan, Organisation building: authored by the board and Leadership strength at the Welcome to our management of ACEL, describes grassroots world how these impressive gains in organisational efficacy will ACEL’s ongoing success is be sustained and grown going predicated on the informed belief, forward. deep involvement and the active Robert White, the intrinsic participation of its branches. An motivation theorist, famously enthusiastic branch executive argued that developing team catalyses such engagement. competence through a Big pictures in the moment: All eight ACEL branches have “continuous transaction with the Marking successes and recently been through a rigorous environment,” was a basic human celebrating wins process to elect their Branch drive. Perhaps, it is this need • Eighteen emerging leaders, Executive Members. There are now for effectance that continues who have made exemplary seventy-seven Branch Executive to power ACEL’s unwavering contributions to the practices Members working through momentum over the past four and traditions of Australian eight ACEL branches across the years and underpins the significant education, have received the country to ensure local needs are milestones it has achieved over ACEL New Voice Scholarships represented. While thirty-six of the preceding twelve months. This in its commencement year. them are newly appointed, there report provides an opportunity are forty-one members who have for the organisation and its • The resounding success of been reappointed for a second stakeholders to digest, reflect on, the ACEL Conference 2014 term. find patterns and synthesise all the is clear testimony to the fact happenings in 2014-2015. that a compelling theme, It is the growing confidence that sparkling global intellect, a such ubiquitous, nationwide packed agenda, and smooth representation provides, that makes ACEL a resolute vehicle Performance: Securing the organisation make for a for whole-of-system growth and present and crafting the future memorable event. More than a thousand energised change in the sector. The organisation is in an participants thought as much! exceptionally strong financial • The position at the end of FY2014-15, 2015 Summit “Disability Conclusion: Voyages and with robust net surpluses and Reform - Leading & constructed realities substantial retained earnings, Sustaining Exceptional most of which are banked in Practice” highlighted the In La Prisonnière, Proust says, secure term deposits. sector’s shared responsibility “to see the universe through the of supporting all learners eyes of a hundred others, is to ACEL’s capacity and capability to especially those impacted by see the hundred universes that support and serve its members disability. Over 350 leaders each of them sees.” To serve its and customers continues to scale. and teachers from special stakeholders well, ACEL must Its reputation and recall within the needs and mainstream continue to be the centre of their sector and the wider education schools along with policy relational dialogue and contribute community has also consistently makers and system leaders to amplifying their shared improved through the tireless made their voices heard on narrative… a vision that must truly work of its board and branch what is an issue of pressing go beyond a preoccupation with executives, unflagging support of importance for our times. landscapes…to seeing with others’ its membership, and committed eyes. execution by its management. • The Hedley Beare Memorial Lecture honours a timeless A purposeful and considered visionary in the field and approach to augmenting the commemorates a remarkable organisation’s utility to its life. The Hon. Christopher Pyne stakeholders has seen ACEL MP, Commonwealth Minister move far beyond its traditional for Education & Training, foci, with the frequency, variety, delivered an inaugural lecture and newness of events hosted at that aptly reflected the spirit of Ms Aasha Murthy national and branch levels rising the occasion. CEO ACEL significantly. This has contributed to marked growth in membership in all states and territories, and across all categories –Standard, institutional, and Teacher-Leader.

ANNUAL 5 REPORT ACEL Board of Directors 2014-2015

President Branch Appointed Independent ACEL Directors Directors

ACT NSW NT

Dr Jim Kerrie Blain Ann McIntyre Tony Roberts Christine Watterston Cawsey AM

QLD SA TAS

Dr Deborah Dr Jenny Anne Foale Stephen Gniel Kember Stanley

VIC WA

Jeremy Beard Keith Newton Kevin Richardson

6 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL Fellows 1981-2014

1981 1993 Clifford Burnett ACT Martin Kennings Caust SA 2001 2008 2012 Charles Philip Cullen QLD Alan Edgar Druery QLD Gordon Kenneth Avenell QLD Brenda Beatty VIC Ian Anderson WA Edwin Harold Jones WA Carolyn Diana Harrod QLD Michael Anthony Cox VIC Carolyn Broadbent ACT Amelia Angelakis SA Patricia Jean Jones WA David George Heath WA Hazel Jean Day VIC Paul Brock NSW Elida Brereton VIC Thomas James Moore VIC Neil Andrew Johnson NSW Darryl Bruce Moir TAS Louise Anne Bywaters SA Joan Conway QLD Francis (Frank) George Rogan VIC Ian Maxwell Ling VIC John Anthony Retallick NSW Christine Cawsey NSW Lawrie Drysdale VIC William George Walker VIC (Hon) Gwenyth Joan McNeil VIC Patricia Ann Wilks ACT Peter Anthony Hope Cooper VIC Valerie Gould WA David Bruce Smith VIC Edward Allen Holdaway Cda. (Hon) Philippa (Pip) Field SA Marion Guppy NT 1982 Keith Ernest Tronc QLD Alan Seagren USA (Hon) Christopher Presland NSW Daryl Hanly QLD Hedley Beare VIC Denise Florence Wilkowski NT Donald Keith Tyrer VIC (Hon) Allan John Shaw ACT Margie Kesby NT Jarvis Lesley Finger QLD Karen Starr VIC Stewart Moyses NT William Richard Mulford ACT 1994 2002 Rev Andrew Phillip Syme WA Liliana Mularczyk NSW Ian Francis Vacchini NSW Mary Grace Armstrong NSW Anne Benjamin NSW Edward Richard Tudor VIC Mary Oski VIC Maureen Bridget Boyle ACT Catherine Gwynn Buchanan SA Kathy Walker VIC Glenn Proctor VIC 1983 Ronald James Kirkma NT Kathleen Susan Cottee SA Jeff Walkley VIC Kevin Richardson SA John Richard Steinle SA Garry Michael Askey-Doran TAS Neil Charles Cranston QLD Daniel White VIC Steffan Silcox WA Eric George Hoare WA Norman Alfred John Hughes QLD Alan Hutchinson VIC Lisa Paul PSM ACT (Hon) Karen Spiller QLD Gerald Anthony O’Callaghan SA Peter Lloyd Hodge TAS Ronald Rea Ikin NSW Elisabeth Turner WA Colin Reginald Joseph Moyle VIC Gregory Bryne Whitby NSW 2009 Michael Windred NSW 1995 Gerard Calnin VIC Suzanne Carrington QLD (Hon) 1984 Robin Amm NSW 2003 David Cannon NT Roderick Fraser VIC (Hon) Phillip William Hughes TAS Charles Burford NSW Kenneth John Eltis NSW Henry Gray NT Julie Grantham QLD (Hon) William F Donovan ACT Peter Bryant Hauser VIC Brenda Keenan NT Noel Hayman QLD (Hon) 1985 Michael Gaffney ACT Neville Tom Highett SA Gabrielle Leigh VIC Lee Musumeci WA (Hon) Judith Dorothy Chapman VIC Gail Mackay QLD Janette Belva McClelland NSW Maureen O’Rourke VIC Jean Rice WA (Hon) William John Kennedy SA Joseph John McCorley QLD David George Manttan QLD Marian Parkinson SA Richard Roger Lee ACT John Olsen McGorm SA Heather Doris Sjoberg NT Alan Reid SA 2013 Ian Stevenson NT Robin Ann Sullivan QLD Heather York Schnagl VIC Robyn Bell QLD 1986 Noel Lee Stonehouse VIC Gene R Carter USA (Hon) Marie Therese Smith NSW Kerrie Blain ACT Trevor Marshall Barr SA Colin James Sutcliffe QLD Anthony Brace Conabere VIC (Hon) Jennifer Stanley SA Simon Clarke WA William Neil Hird QLD Beryl Wilson VIC Darrell John Fraser VIC (Hon) Arthur Townsend NT Michael Dahl SA Doug Swan NSW Frances Merryl Hinton ACT (Hon) Jim Watterston ACT Simon Gipson VIC Quentin Frederick Willis VIC 1996 Kenneth John Rowe VIC (Hon) Helen Wildy WA Diane Joseph ACT James McDonald Cameron NT Wayne Craig VIC Garry Le Duff SA 1987 Paul Carlin VIC 2004 Steve Marshall VIC Toni Meath VIC Clyde Percival Bant WA Robert Conners NSW Stephen Paul Brown QLD Didamain Udo NT (Hon) Dennis Mulherin QLD Pauline Josephine Murphy VIC Janelle Eldridge NSW Debra Joy Brydon VIC Coralee Pratt VIC Brian John Caldwell TAS Tom Grace WA Kenneth Gilbert QLD 2010 Brian Ralph NSW Diana Mildred Fleming VIC Everlyn Marie Jansen QLD Helen Margaret Halling ACT Dorothy Andrews QLD Paul Rijken SA Robin Beth Gregory NSW Malcolm Lee ACT Roger Hayward VIC Michael Avery NT Phil Ridden WA Alexander Ross Thomas NSW Richard Mayhew WA Ian Patrick Lillico WA Margaret Banks NT Brett Shackleton QLD Robert Muir Stone SA Cynthia Merrill VIC Anthony Mackay VIC Toni Cocchiaro SA Carolyn Woodhouse VIC Ian Wilson Paterson NSW David Mossenson WA (Hon) Ian McKay QLD John DeCourcy NSW Allan Blagaich WA (Hon) Philip Thurston Seino WA Dennis Walter Sleigh ACT Michelle Green VIC Leonie Clelland WA (Hon) 1988 Geoffrey James Spring NT (Hon) Elizabeth Ward VIC Bob Lingard QLD Tony Cook ACT (Hon) Janette Barbara Biber NSW Anthony Watt QLD Stephen Hibbert Newton VIC Margaret Fenbury NT (Hon) Johanna Conway NSW 1997 Elizabeth Constable WA (Hon) Elizabeth O’Carrigan NSW Richard Gill QLD (Hon) Thomas A Grunsell NSW Peter Gronn VIC Audrey Jackson WA Lee-Anne Perry QLD Paul Mathews WA (Hon) Barry Jenkins NSW Marian Lewis PNG Millicent Poole WA (Hon) Greg Petherick SA Helen McGrath VIC (Hon) Milton Edgar March ACT Neil Keith Money QLD Therese Mary Temby WA (Hon) Barbara Stone NSW Erica McWilliam QLD (Hon) Laurence Royce Miller QLD Michael Norman VIC Mark Turkington NSW Paul Swan WA (Hon) John Frank Clement Roulston QLD Reginald Pollack NSW 2005 Peter Turner NSW Leonie Trimper SA (Hon) John Woods SA Colin Stanley Trestrail WA Lee Callum QLD Allan Walker HK Raymond William McCulloch VIC Timothy Frances Hawkes NSW David Warner QLD 2014 1989 (Hon) Jillian Morgan TAS Robyn White WA Jeremy Beard VIC John A Bunday WA Jennifer Mary Nicol WA Pauline Zappulla VIC Ray Bloxham QLD Geoffrey A Burkhardt ACT 1998 Ingrid Moses NSW (Hon) Br Kelvin Canavan fms NSW (Hon) Ray Boyd WA Kingsley Curtis SA Richard Jeremy Bates VIC Alan David Robson WA (Hon) Brian Croke NSW (Hon) John Collier NSW James Stewart Hamilton VIC Narottam Bhindi NSW John Munro VIC (Hon) Patrick Griffin VIC (Hon) Lisa Ehrich QLD Eric Hinchliffe WA Michael William Bradley NT Geoffrey Masters VIC (Hon) Vicki Forbes VIC Mary Mercer SA Syliva Jane Walton VIC 2006 Moira Najdecki ACT (Hon) Bronwyn Harcourt VIC Merline Muldoon QLD Glenda Campbell-Evans WA Simon Boss-Walker QLD Richard Teese VIC (Hon) Robert Hoff SA Kath Phelan NT Michael John Colwell PNG Edward Brierley VIC Matthew Hughes WA Ruth Readford QLD Patrick Augustine Duignan NSW Robert Chandler NSW 2011 Deb Kember QLD Neil Tuckwell QLD Elizabeth Hazel Lee ACT Mark Creedon QLD Michele Bruniges NSW Paul Kilvert SA Jennifer Anne Lewis NSW Rev. Monsignor Thomas Doyle VIC Graham Chadwick NT Michael Lee ACT 1990 Angus Edward Lucas QLD Ron Dullard WA Garry Costello SA Warren Marks NSW Martin Donovan Brandreth WA Glynys O’Brien SA David Gurr VIC Neil Dempster QLD Keith Newton WA Francis Allan Crowther QLD Robert Clive Townsend ACT Anne Paul ACT Helen Brennen VIC George Palavestra ACT James Anthony d’Arbon NSW Peter William Hill VIC (Hon) Graeme Sassella-Otley WA Margot Foster SA Phil Reid SA Barry Herbert Elliott VIC Rosa Storelli VIC Brian Gray QLD Annette Rome VIC Reynold John Macpherson NSW 1999 Desmond Cahill VIC (Hon) John Hattie VIC Stuart Sellar SA Robert Keith Maynard SA John Ewington TAS Lynne Kosky VIC (Hon) Norman Hunter QLD Debbie Sukarna VIC Margaret Louise Nadebaum WA Victoria Stokes NT Helen O’Brien NSW Barbara Watterston VIC Charles Henry Payne NT Prudence Clarke ACT 2007 Peggy Saab NSW Tony Bryant VIC (Hon) Donald Daniels PNG Annette Cunliffe NSW Helen Starr QLD Sylvia Corish NSW (Hon) 1991 Louise Clayton-Jones NSW Leoni Degenhardt NSW Anthony Whelan NSW Anne Ellis, ACT (Hon) Rt Hon Sir Zelman Cowen John Schiller NSW Christine Edwards TAS Peter Dawkins VIC (Hon) Sandra England VIC (Hon) Mary Louise Bergin NSW Kenneth Evans WA Irene Gray TAS Field Rickards VIC (Hon) Janette Gee WA (Hon) Neville Harry Fry QLD Graham Brown WA Michael Harvey WA Jonathon Welch QLD (Hon) Barry Kahl SA (Hon) Michael Bernard Myers NT Richard Cotter VIC Genia Janover VIC Sue Kennedy Branford SA (Hon) Campbell William Reilly WA Patricia Fitzgerald VIC Kathy Lacey VIC Maria Kirkwood VIC (Hon) Anthony Tenney NSW Jean Lomax SA Mary Margetts WA (Hon) Maxwell John Sawatzki ACT 2000 Stephanie Munday-Lake QLD Pam McRobbie SA (Hon) Warren Henry Brown NSW Helga Neidhart VIC Michael Morgan WA (Hon) 1992 Clarence Michael Burke QLD Rob Rasmussen QLD Regan Neumann QLD (Hon) William George Bassett QLD Stephen Kenneth Dinham NSW John Worthy WA Jacqui Quartermaine WA (Hon) Ruary James Bucknal NT Kathleen Kuryl TAS Alexander Young RFD TAS Regina Thompson NT (Hon) Michael John Hough NSW Donald Richard Laird VIC Ron Miletta USA (Hon) Bruce Alan Lyons WA Isabelle Brigid Limerick QLD Simon Marginson VIC (Hon) Douglas Charles Ogilvie QLD Graham Paul Harrington TAS (Hon) Fenton George Sharpe NSW Elaine Winsome Thomas VIC John Gilroy Thorne TAS

ANNUAL 7 REPORT ACEL Membership

ACEL Membership has continued to grow at a consistent rate over the past year through both the retention of existing members and attracting new members to ACEL. Over the past year, over a thousand new members have joined ACEL and the renewal rate has also been higher compared to previous years.

The number of forums and events hosted by our branches has increased exponentially in the past year. Attendance is free for members and these local events have attracted large numbers across the country.

The new Membership Database system is user- friendly and the online experience for members and customers has been significantly enhanced. All online processes including membership sign ups, renewals, event registrations and bookshop purchases are linked and the database is also seamlessly integrated into the email-marketing engine.

We have recently introduced the Pay as you Go option, which allows for membership fees to be paid for in monthly instalments. This should be attractive to a wider group of educators including aspiring leaders and teachers.

8 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL Conference

The 2014 ACEL National Conference in Melbourne was an enormous success with over 1,000 people in attendance across the three days. Satellite events included Cocktails @ Crown, which had around 300 attendees, a welcome reception for the conference sponsors and exhibitors, and a separate welcome reception for international delegates and members of the ACEL Branch Executive. Feedback from participants with regard to the structure, content and organisation of the event was extremely positive. The Conference also included the ACEL National Awards Ceremony and President’s Reception, held as part of the conference, during which educators from across the country were recognised with fellowships and awards for their outstanding contributions. The conference was supported by the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development, Victoria.

PASSION & PURPOSE Setting the Learning Agenda

ANNUAL 9 REPORT ACEL Special Events

Hedley Beare Memorial Annual Lecture: 2015 Summit ‘Disability Reform - Leading This annual event has been established in & Sustaining Exceptional Practice’ was held honour of the late Hedley Beare, one of in Sydney on 7-8 May 2015. With the theme the most influential Australian educators. of “Leading and Sustaining Exceptional It provides a platform for key influencers Practice,” the summit highlighted the in the education sector to share their sector’s shared responsibility of supporting perspectives on the future of educational all learners especially those impacted by policy and practice. The Hon. Christopher disability. The event which was supported Pyne MP (Commonwealth Minister for by the Department of Education, NSW, was Education & Training, Leader of the House attended by over 350 delegates from across of Representatives) delivered the Inaugural the country and wider region. The Summit Lecture on 13th February in Sydney, which featured high profile keynote speakers, was attended by over 200 educators from showcases and break out sessions that across all sectors. The Minister chose this reinforced the underlying message of the forum to outline the Government’s response event that Disability Reform is everybody’s to the TEMAG report. business.

The Inaugural Hedley Beare Memorial Lecture

10 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL Seminars & Workshops

The workshop series “Empowering Others Dr Lyn Sharratt, co-presenting with Gale to Lead and Manage Instructional Harild (who co-authored Lyn’s latest book) Improvement” with Professor Jim Spillane delivered a new workshop themed ‘Good was a success, with over 385 attendees to Great to Innovate: Recalculating the across the country. Route K-12+’. This series attracted around a total of 380 participants across the country Sydney 23rd February including a workshop in Alice Springs. We Canberra 24th February also held our first workshop in Auckland, Brisbane 25th February NZ with Lyn Sharratt based on her book Melbourne 2nd March “Putting Faces to the Data”. Hobart 4th March Adelaide 6th March Perth 9th March Darwin 11th March

Empowering Others to Lead and Good to Great to Innovate: Manage Instructional Improvement: Recalculating the Route K-12+ A Distributed Leadership Perspective Sessions led by Lyn Sharratt and Gale Harild Sessions led by Professor Jim Spillane

ANNUAL 11 REPORT ACEL Books & e-Publications

Books e-Publications

The selection of titles in the ACEL Bookshop In 2015, we added a new e-publication to the continues to expand. The 2015 catalogue suite – e-Technology that captures monthly was launched in March and features current updates on classroom curriculum and best–sellers in categories of Assessment school-management technology. The suite of & Evaluation, Curriculum & Pedagogy, e-publications which feature current topics Early Childhood, Educational Research, and research by authors who are exceptional Leadership & Management, Professional in their field of education and management, Development for Educators, Learning are extremely popular with school leaders Support & Intervention, Classroom Teaching and teachers and the subscription list & Management, Technology and General continues to grow. Education. Promotional offers centred around key topics and themes have proven to be successful.

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How do we measure student’s learning? Is there a useful Changing expectations and policies in education Early childhood is defined as the period from birth to assessment framework? How do we measure student requires educators to keep up-to-date with the content eight years old. It is a time of remarkable brain growth books learning outside the classroom? Are grades enough to that is being taught and how best to teach it. Effective - laying the foundation for subsequent learning and Title Author Title Code Price Author Code Price describe student capabilities? These are just some of teaching is student centered, exciting, meaningful and development of the child. Early childhood educators and

publications the questions that are crucial to understand in order transformational. Texts in this category will help teachersAssessment other professionals working with youngAssessment children must be Assessment Assessment Assessment to improve learning and inform teaching. Successful to apply various strategies to the subjects they teach Natural Hazards: Years 6-8 (Revised) aware of the latestDelana developments Heidrich Numbers in early IFA87013 andteaching Stories: and Using Children's$35.95 Literature Rita Janes & 9781483330945 $66.00 educators understand that assessment (of any type) forms in order to assist students in creating, composing and learning. The books in this categoryto Teach focus Young on effective Children Number Sense Elizabeth Strong The 2015 ACEL Book Catalogue featuresa link betweentitles from learning leading outcomes, Australian content and teaching responding to and using information in creative and practices in the early years and provide evidence-based & learning activities. This category showcases a variety of innovative ways. People and Places in Our Neighbourhoodsolutions suitableMarigold for all Draper early learning &Observing contexts.HB1727 Young Children 3ed $39.95 Tina Bruce, Stella Louis 9781446285817 $52.95 and international authors, researchers,texts thinkers, that informs educators, and describes parents, various ways to assess Jenny Kotros & Georgie McCall

school administrators and other professionalsstudent achievement in education and their and learningallied journeys. Curriculum Curriculum Curriculum Curriculum Curriculum fields. This catalogue features a continuously expanding array of Predict, Observe, Explain: Michael Bowen &Preparing NST0942 Early Childhood Educators$39.95 to Teach Math: Herbert Ginsburg, 9781598572810 $69.00 Activities Enhancing Science Understanding John Haysom Professional Development that Works Marilou Hyson & titles broken down into categories suchTitle as Assessment, Curriculum, Author Title Code Price Author Code Title Price Author Code Price Taniesha A Woods Leadership, Technology Education, Special Needs (inclusivity), Teacher Proficiency Scales for English and Jan Hoegh, Julia A MRL2878 $38.95 Resources, Early Childhood, EducationA FreshResearch Look andat Grading Professional and Reporting in Sandra Herbst & 30 StrategiesSOT2816 to Build Literacy$21.95 Skills: MathematicsLeAnn Nickelsen Instruction & SOT2847 Child in Society$32.95Simms, Phil Warrick,Provision and Progress forHazel Two RYear Wright Olds 9781446266335Chris Dukes & $53.95 9781446274279 $49.95 Development for Educators. 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As a dedicated if frustrat- students Parents to purchasequestions iPad, would bag/ elicitParents many to purchase iPad, bag/ Parents to purchase iPad,in visiting bag/ schools was an example of this: these cannot always come from our own with an experienced educator who was Wvaried answers depending on the people I was in a classroom when the recess Ied teacher trying to refocus an annoyance SJC to apply cover cover cover soon to head into retirement after an make better use of board members’ expertise, by allowing those human resources. To function effectively, into a teaching opportunity I remarked: Parents to pay XS for any beingiTunes questioned. card and My insurance own response iTunes might card and insurance iTunes card and insurancebell rang and I asked my companion if we extensive career as a teacher. We en- with particular knowledge, interests and skills to concentrate we must draw on the energy, the ideas “You have a mozzie bite? Where is damages seemBooklist odd: offsetsmy favourite shows are BooklistBritish offsets Booklist offsets were going over to morning tea. He said gaged in a stimulating conversation about on those areas. Board committees also create opportunities for and the enthusiasm of others – and that is Apps from faculty budgets police dramas and one of my reasons for “No. Today is the boss’ birthday and we it – on your ankle?” The student replied, Ithe elements of success in teaching. After leadership, they help share the (work) load, and they can be an why professional associations are impor- to my astonishment, “What’s an ankle?” watching them is to see the relationships are boycotting the staffroom. She never a thought provoking exchange we agreed efficient use of time tant. They enable a developing profession- Asking him to name body parts, I found SJC to supply iPads to that1:1 exist 120 Yearbetween 10 students senior carryand juniorYear of 8- and 10 carry through Year 8 and 10 carry throughbothers wishing us a happy birthday so that the ability to understand others Board Builder (2006) Our Community al to renew lost enthusiasm in a context that he could not and neither could many teaching staff ficersthrough in each from episode. previous These year showsfrom are previousa year from previous year today we are showing her what it is like to and build meaningful relationships with of learned experience. other students in the class. My interest was Apps from faculty budgets constantSJC to reminderapply to me of the needBooklist for offsets Booklist offsets be ignored.” Small wonder that poor pupil students, colleagues, school leaders and ssentially, committees of the school board support the Perhaps Charles Lamb summed it up aroused and I discovered students who leadersParents to realiseto pay XSthe forimpact any of their inter- relationships were a part of that school’s parents has over and above the utmost im- board in fulfilling its responsibilities. They do this by most accurately when he wrote “We gain could not name fruits and vegetables and actionsdamages with their executive staff. profile. pact of all. This inspirational professional engaging in due diligence and research processes relat- nothing by being with such as ourselves. simple everyday objects. In this issue of e-shortcuts I want to ex- I have heard it said that in a larger shared with me his experiences and what ed to their specific area or purpose and by undertaking PL Programs to upskill PL Programs to upskill PL Programs to upskill We encourage one another in mediocrity. It all suddenly made sense to me then. plore a few issues about relationships, in school it is easier to disguise poor staff he saw as the distinct difference within some of the more detailed work required to inform decision teachers teachers teachers I am always longing to be with men more Emaking by the board. Committees are a means to enhanceOur beautiful the picture books with exquisite a non-technical manner, because it seems relationships because each staff mem- schools. He explained, “You have teachers excellent than myself”. We might indeed illustrations were no clue to the non-read- to me that while we recognise the impor- ber has a wider selection of people with and then there are educators,” going on efficiency of the school board. Problem: Year 8 students – enjoy our own company some of the er who not only could not read the word tance of our relationships as teachers with whom to interact, thus obviating the sit- to outline how educators have an inter- When establishing committees to support the school board it no iPad SJC computer labs time, but when the pressure is on, most ‘corn’, so temptingly placed next to a pic- our students, we can more easily forget uation where they are seen to be ignor- est in the individual beyond the subjects is important to ensure that each committee has a specific purpose remain available of us need something more. ture of a corn, they did not know that this adult-to-adult contacts. I would suggest ing their colleagues. This is only true to a and seek to have meaningful interactions with clearly articulated responsibilities. Establishing too may No matter how much we love our work, yellow vegetable even had a name. They a hot topic, but there was little thatresearch the tolatter are2001). even A vocabulary,more important according even to Hart better and the respect shown by DCS certain degree; the problem is that if two with others. The variant was the ability to committees may lead to work overload (burn-out), or fragmen- Figure 1: iPad rollout plan from 2011. from time to time it becomes boring; we did not know what they did not know and suggest how to engage studentsthan in word adult-child relationsRisely (1995, because p. 6), if is adults the “stock Foyle of words towards (or not only his sergeant, Mil- people on even a large staff are negative give yourself and your time to students, tation and duplication of tasks. Committees without a clear and can still perform adequately because we thus my research study began. inquiry rather than just teach fromseem a unablelist to signs)get on available with one to another,a person or ner,a language but also to his driver, Sam Stewart. towards each other, word eventually leaks connect, engage and thrive as a profession- productive purpose may also lead to disinterest and apathy. have to confess: I’m a sucker for new program at St James College, we took it technology at the College. To that end, know what we are doing, but our former electronic media, means that we can ac- and getting out into the open are certainly Traditionally, the teaching response to of prescribed words. Working inthe a lowchildren SES sooncommunity. pick this Theup andvocabulary their is comprisedThe important of thing to remember here out and either their workmates or their al responsible for empowering youth in stuff. I lease my computer so that it’s slowly. I want to run you through our we hogtied a small, dedicated group of passion occasionally fades. First you see cess their depths and restore our energy useful too. However, if we are conscious this was to teach the student. The teacher school, I knew that my studentsown were bonds enter -startall to the reflect words thea person perceived ‘knows’, isboth that those while a the subservient officers still pupils pick it up and the breakdown be- their journey to develop a strong sense of Guidelines for creating school board committees at the top of its game. I download all implementation process and the reasons teachers and leaders into an ICT Com- it yourself and then others around you no- levels. No two people respond to identical that our work attitude is lagging, it seems would decide what the student had to ing the classroom with poorly developedones. I have lit -a seenperson a very can cohesiveunderstand class and thoseseem a person to do everything that their irascible comes common knowledge. self, not through marks or academics but 3 Matchers – Networkers who1 aimTh eto board constitutionrelationship, enables be sure the to haveschool a sincereboard to pur estab- - of the latest apps. There is a robot dog behind our decisions. mittee with a mission to do just that. The tice the old fire no longer burns as brightly stimuli, but ask yourself “what renews logical to tap into peers who have already know and off we would go with lists of eracy skills but the enormity ofcrumble the situation when theircan use teacher appropriately.” made clear Students bosses who are want – even to the extent of paying Ten years ago, leading Australian social through emotions and positive energy. lish committees.pose andIt legitimises reason. This the existencemay be for and a studentpurpose of beside my laptop made out of Lego on Part of our School Improvement Plan result was the decision to implement a as it did. This is not the end of the world; it me?” and then make the time to embrace displayed, by their active involvement, balance the measure of offer and accep- was daunting. There was strongher evidence dislike forto theable teacher to label from an objectthe previ are -assistedfor their by picture beer – such a response is certainly researcher Hugh Mackay wrote: “Nothing words incomprehensible to the student – Adam Grant (2013) has a fascinat- tance for both parties. committees.to It achieve thus acknowledges their personal the best, value a colleagueadd of board Ione side and a 3D printer on the other for St James was to improve the use of 1:1 program at the school, using tablets. is simply a reminder that no-one operates that stimulus. that they can inspire others. boring and ineffective. What if a system suggest that there is an associationous betweenyear; the childrenclues and – who are enabledhad idolised to decipher not guaranteedtext. As in the real world. If we, as is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are ing perspective on reciprocity relating Reflection on my style and thatcommittees. of this to If develop there is throughno mention your of experience board committees or in side. I’ll try anything, and I’m happy to From there, we had a number of goals: exclusively under their own steam – we It might be by looking at a picture, or There is nothing new about profession- could be developed that would pique the vocabulary development and readingtheir previous teacherteachers, – were we endeavour totally con to- improveleaders, students’ treat other people as though they complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People to ‘givers’ and ‘takers’ which reinforces motivating educator led me to question,your school aiming board constitutionfor a positive you impact may throughwish to consider ac- experiment on my students to see what • Decide which tablet to use started university in 1993. A Bachelor and my mentor said “Turn your head are,Think by nature, about it:interdependent. You are most likely It is time, by listening to a speech on You Tube, or by al associations. They used to be called student’s interest3 in Bbecomingoard committees a word inundertake- comprehension. tasks and responsibilities As teachers, aswefused are aware by this adultvocabulary example. by teaching specificowed words us unquestioningthat obedience, I sug- are irrational.” As usual with his comments, the importance of the methods we use to what is it that creates effective relationan amendment- tive toengagement the constitution, in school or alternatively,initiatives. insert a works and what doesn’t. So what I’m • Make sure that the booklist prices of Computing. On my first day, our sideways.” carryingour brain in youris telling pocket us, a to computer call on the that sup - visiting a particular scene. It might be by Guilds and in those medieval gatherings, quirer? Couldn’t thisdelegated be particularly by the schoolattrac- board.that Theystudents therefore who are should able to report use theTo returnpicture to thewe police have selected. dramas: Is I wouldit not more gest pertinent that current to societal values will soon this makes good sense – and we should interact with others and the style we are ships with students, colleagues, leaders,statement into your We canschool show board our genuinehandbook interest acknowledging or going to say next is hard for me: didn’t skyrocket mentor took us into the computer lab, That was my introduction to emoticons outstripsport of thefellow power strivers, of a desktop to tap into from the uni- talking to a special person in your life, or tradesmen shared ideas with one another, tive to boys who wouldto the engage board with at each a code meeting, clues as towell identify as providing and label an an annual illustrationhate to work are for equipa leader students who treatedwith the his tools indicateand strategies that respect has to be mutual to console ourselves with this when we con- most at ease with in building, maintaining staff and parents? Six top suggestions,the status, roleinvolvement and purpose by: of your board committees. • Get the acceptance of the staff where most of the computers were tak- and, more specifically, the smiley :) maybeversal five energy years sources ago. You that can empower communi us- to by engaging in meditation. The options are worked for mutual ends, and stimulated of signals to the teachersummary and other report students of their activitiesmore able to tothe gain school meaning board. fromsubordinates the text. withthey the need rudeness to increase shown their by owngain vocabulary any traction. If we treat our staff with sider the relationships among our staff. and developing our relationships. He refers 2 Section 198D• ofB theeing Corporations prompt and legislation prepared 2011for allows direc- Take your time when implement- • Introduce the technology in a manner Ien by students playing a MUD (Multi-User Since then, I’ve progressed from MUDs cateoperate with anyone at a higher connected level. to the inter- multiple. their calling by supporting those associatbased- on my experiences within a range of This capacity is developed by Detectiveexposure to Inspector and becomeMorse ‘wordto Sergeant inquirers’? contempt, we soon reap the penalty. Faced with what we see as undeserved tors of a company to delegate any of their powers tothat a commit would- indicate4 Btheoard type committees of knowledge are to assist the school board to do its job, to three types of people: sectors, including education, follow. meetings ing a whole school 1:1 program most likely to achieve wide acceptance Dungeon) called Discworld. I looked over to MMORPGs, from YTalk to Skype and net, anywhereThere is nothingin the world mystical. You aboutcan pay these for A balanced leader may have a series ed with it. As time passed, and the world that the student hadnot about to assist the word? the staff Had to do theirrich oraljob. languageThey are opportunities committeesLewis of such oras by Sherlock Holmes to Dr Wat- It is worth remembering that loyalty is negativity, we might put it down to individ- 1 Givers – Those who seek to please oth- tee of directors• unlessUtilising their active company’s listening, constitution acknowledg provides- I’m sure this comes naturally to most • Thoroughly educate staff, students one guy’s shoulder as he played. Every from newsgroups to Facebook (although coffee,sources; board generally an aeroplane, they arebuy theand peoplewatch of ‘getaways’ or boosters. These often in- witnessed the rise of a professional class, they heard it before,the did board, they knownot of what the principal it storybook or the school. reading, While conversations from timeson. about As for DI Frost,Where his to arrogance start? to any like an elevator – it is of little value unless ual quirks in our subordinates. However, ers and tend to offer help, support and Be genuine in thoughts and actionsotherwise. The ingdelegation others’ viewsmust be and recorded opinions in the minutes administrators. I’m not one of these. and parents. time he chatted with somebody, he’d end ‘progressed’ might not be the right word a movie,with whom even watchwe interact (pun intended) on a regular your ba - clude family, friends, recreations, commu- other groups were formed, with similar meant, could they useto time it in boarda sentence? committees mayprint, need and to real consider world informationexperiencesjunior -before staff is incredible.Robbins Contrast and Ehri this (1994) with emphasised it goes both that ways. If we think that we can while differences are inevitable, we should advice with no expectation of others Nothing is more disheartening than(251A). some- This• delegationMaintaining of authority eye contact does andnot lessennodding the board’s My natural inclination is to dive right in It was a four-year plan, which drove with a strange character combination. here). In 20 years, technology has pro- healthsis – with whether a linked personally device. or through their nity service, and the like; being part of a purposes. Law societies and medical as- al details relating to operationalentering matters, school they (Coyne, should et always al., 2004;the courtesy Cun- of anDI importantLewis (who predictor obviously of vocabularytreat our staff with contempt, or even dis- never forget that they can be damaging 2 Takers – People who strive to gain all one ‘faking’ interest in you or your overallchild. duties andin responsibilities.understanding Decisions are still made and damned be the consequences. But me crazy. But it worked. Here’s the break- Eager to learn, I asked “So, is that a sign off gressed into Star Trek territory before my speeches,And so are art, 90 permusic cent and of yourwriting. stu- Their religious congregation or a special interest sociations and similar bodies arose and Why teach words?be aware that they are an agentningham of the & board, Allington, not the 2010; school. Dickensonlearned from & hisimprovement previous boss from what listening not respect,to storybook we must recognise that they can and thus they deserve the attention that they can from interactions with others A genuine interest in others or activitiescollectively and• Wallriting directors notes share and equally referring in that to them responsibility. to when we decided to implement an iPad down: symbol or something?” Everyone laughed eyes. dents.presence, either in the flesh or through group helps many of us; physical activity through these, members shared ideas and I turned to the literature and it became Smith, 1994; Han, et al., 2005; Hartto do) & Risetowards- readingSergeant was Hathaway the child’s initialor easily vocabu reciprocate.- Indeed, it is probable that will help minimise the negative fallout. is not easy to falsify. When engaging in a with a clear self interest ensure clarity. evident that vocabulary development was ly, 1995; Justice, et al., 2005; Wasik & Bond, lary knowledge. My observations of the e-leading February 2015 (1) – Researched and prepared for ACEL by Don Walkley, e-technology February 2015 Bonus – researched and prepared for ACEL by Damian Perry, e-shortcuts 2015 – Researched and prepared for ACEL by Dennis Sleigh.e-teaching He is a FebruaryFellow 2015 (1) – researched and prepared for ACEL by Kathryn ACELTaylor, member Director and and Executive Owner Director of Australian Institute for School Governance. He may be e-leading February 2015 (2) – Researchede-shortcuts and 2015 prepared – Researched for ACEL and preparedby Damian for Perry, ACEL by Dennis Sleigh. 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The Australian Educational Leader (AEL) ACEL Perspectives’ was re-launched is now quite clearly the best practitioner in February in a new format. Each issue journal in the education sector. It now features a core theme with a balanced features more lead articles from global opinion piece followed by short articles thought leaders showcasing current from active school and system leaders research and practice from across Australia providing their insights into the topic. The and around the world. The quality of the issue is followed by a forum on Twitter called production has been improved further and #acelchat. This has been gaining traction the advertising revenue has doubled in the and the number of participants in the forum last year. continues to grow.

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Leading Teaching Learning Leading Leadership Quality Leading Autonomyteaching Leading teaching and learning innovation, Parental Community through professional learning Prof Helen Timperley change CommunityCurriculum student Engagement Shifting the paradigm: assessing what matters outcomes Prof Yong Zhao improvement EngagementAssessment Teacher leaders and expert teachers – Deep learning conversations and how equally important but not to be coaching relationships Leadershipcan enable them for powerful confused Teacher leadership as Dr Jan Robertson learning The emerging national learning agenda – Forming an inclusive learning communityUnderstanding through inquirythe need for fine-grained assessment Emeritus Professor Frank Crowther the driverPassion, of teacher purpose quality and school autonomy Teachers as leaders of teachers’Prof David Hopkins where is Australia going? It takes a village to raise a child professional learning Embedding professional learning intoThe day-to-day General Capabilities: practice A project approach to their Mr Richard Gerver Professor Carol CampbellGood to great to innovate: Feeling overwhelmed? implementation, assessment and reporting A newChange face foron theimprovement old: in schools - what matters most? Inclusive Special Education: Raising Leadership through meaning making: It is time for serious innovation Brain research and early childhood education: teaching smart people how to learn the 5-A Framework achievement for all students with using school review dataDr to Lyn lead Sharratt, school Ms Gale Harild directions that couldReports, lead usReports astray and More Reports – Improving special needs and disabilities communities & Mr Jim Coutts Who wants to be the boss? Educational Outcomes or a PoliticalWhy schools Exercise? are goingHow Ga-Ga students for Google become better thinkers Professor (ret.) Garry Hornby Dr Mark Dawson

Perspectives No 1 2015 ACEL Leading & Managing | Volume 20 Number 2 | Spring / Summer 2014 ACEL Leading & Managing ACEL Leading & Managing ACEL Leading & Managing No 1 Volume 21 Number 1 Volume 20 Number 2 Spring/Summer 2014 There are importantAutumn differences • Winter in fiscal 2015 and the economy, with success dependent Perspectives 2015arrangements in the two countries. There in large measure on the wellbeing of the Editorial is a higher level of vertical fiscal imbalance individual. It can create or work within in Australia than in Canada, reflecting the structures and processes that enable states/ Special Edition: Educational Leadership in Asia Pacific: different capacities of the two levels of territories to work together for these same Contextual and cultural lenses What is the role of government in education? government toEditorial generate revenue. In Australia, purposes, as illustrated in the Education this largely arose from decisions of the Council (of ministers) of the Council of High Court to upholdMARIAN the exclusive LEWIS right of Australian Governments (COAG) Special Edition Editors: David Ng Foo Seong the federal governmentFaculty to levyof Business, an income Education, Law and Arts National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, and In December 2014, the Australian government released an issues paper titled “Roles and A diminished role for the federal government tax under legislationUniversity passed in of1942. Southern In Queensland Responsibilities in Education”. The paper signals the commencement of discussion aboutCanada, the provinces as well as the federal in school education would in no way detract Dorothy Andrews, Faculty of Business, Education, Law and the role of Federal and State government in education. government may levy an income tax. The from the contributions it has made in the Arts, University of Southern Queensland, Australia federal governmentEditors: levies a Goods and past. The need for a larger role became | This edition of Perspectives signals this discussion by asking, “What is the role of Services Tax (5 percent), which is retained at apparent nearly 50 years ago, with schools government in education?” Professor Brian Caldwell introduces this topic by providing DOROTHY ANDREWS & MARIAN LEWIS that level, but most provinces levy a Provincial across the country being poorly resourced, Editors: a perspective that is part historical and part global to explore the role of government in Sales Tax (at a higher rate than the GST). and with significant disparities across and education. Diane Joseph and Ross Fox provide additional perspectives. DOROTHY ANDREWS & MARIAN LEWIS The constitutionArticles provides the provinces with within sectors. Vertical fiscal imbalance meant exclusive authority over natural resources, that there was little alternative to intervention meaning that theyAuthenticity retain royalties in and Educational the at Leadership: the federal level. History, However, ideal, circumstances reality Articles proceeds of any taxesPATRICK they levyDUIGNAN on their change and evidence of impact over the years Professor Emeritus exploitation. Most provinces have now suggests the need to re-visit the role and to Applying the Rasch Model to Investigate Singapore Brian Caldwell established sovereign wealth funds (SWF) into develop a new mechanism for the distribution Principals’ Instructional Leadership Practices Ethical Leadership in a Time of Increasing Accountability Managing Director and Principal which these revenues are paid. of funds. NG FOO SEONG DAVID Consultant at Educational LISA C. EHRICH, JESSICA HARRIS, VAL KLENOWSKI, JUDY SMEED & There is horizontalMEL fiscal AINSCOW inequity in both The Australian Institute of Teaching and A continuing Volume 21 Number 1 Transformations and Honorary countries, reflecting different capacities at School Leadership (AITSL) (owned and School Practices of Leading Learning in Taiwan Professorial Fellow at the University role for the state and provincial levels to generate funded exclusively by the federal government HUI-LING WENDY PAN of Melbourne the federal revenue. This is handledThe Politics in Australia of the through Local Schoolsthrough Local the Minister Decisions for Education Policy and in a New government horizontal fiscal Southequalisation Wales transfers Public by theSchool: Training) Implications and the Australianfor principals Curriculum, and the state I began teaching in a government school in A diminishedrests role for on the it federal governmentCommonwealth GrantsNATALIE Commission. MARTIN & REYNOLDAssessment MACPHERSON and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Exploring the Contours of Context and Leadership Journal of the Journal of the Victoria in 1963 when there was no federal in school educationacting isin illustrated in the (owned and funded jointly by the federal and role in school education. Within five years the differences thebetween national Australia and Canada.The upshot of the foregoing for Australia is state/territory governments but mandated Effectiveness in Vietnam Australian Council for Australian Council for federal government provided funds for the Canada is a highinterest performer in PISA, comingthat states/territoriesFire as in well the as Belly Catholic or and Rocks inunder the Head?federal legislation) Why do illustratesome teachers how the PHILIP HALLINGER & TRUONG DINH THANG building of science laboratories across the second to Finland among nations in the IndependentWest. schoolsdream are dependent of becoming on the a schoolfederal principal? government has acted in the national Educational Leaders Educational Leaders country, a development which, as a young It has a diverse population; indeed citiesfederal like governmentSUSAN for much SIMON of the funding interest in recent times. It could do the same science teacher, I applauded. The great Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are asof school education. A change cannot be in the distribution of federal funds through Principalship in China: Emerging propositions debates about the federal role, especially in multi-cultural as counterparts in Australia.achieved unless new streams of revenue can the creation of a School Funding Authority, QIAN HAIYAN & ALLAN WALKER respect to the funding of non-government Regional demographic disparities are similarbe found for state/territoriesThe Relationship and/or a new Between actingTeachers’ in its own Perceptions right or as part of ofSchool the

schools were by then underway. In 1968 I in both countries. mechanism is establishedLeadership for the and distribution Their PerceptionsCommonwealth of the Grants Implementation Commission. of the | left Australia to study and work in Canada of federal funds. This is why matters Successful School Leadership Across Contexts and Cultures related to the reformNational of the federationCurriculum are Professor Emeritus Brian J. Caldwell is Managing where I was astonished to find there was Under Canada’s constitution the federal DAVID GURR virtually no federal role in schools and the government has no role in education apartinextricably tied toWAYNE reform ofBATISTE, the tax system. SUSAN WALKERDirector & andJUDY Principal SMEED Consultant at Educational state aid debate had been settled long ago. from schooling for First Nation (Indigenous) Transformations and Honorary Professorial In Alberta, for example, Catholic and public children, children of those who serve in theThe case for a continuingGreek Primaryrole for the Schools’ federal OrganisationalFellow at the University Culture: of Melbourne An empirical where study government rests on it acting in the national he served as Dean of Education from 1998 to Moving Beyond Distributed Leadership to Distributed Forms: schools were funded in the same way by the armed forces, and those incarcerated in GEORGE IORDANIDES, HELEN TSAKIRIDOU & AIKATERINI BALASI provincial government and I had a choice as federal prisons. There is no federal ministerinterest to help ensure that education makes 2004. He is Deputy Chair of ACARA and a former A contextual and socio-cultural analysis of two New Zealand to whether I wanted the school component for education and no federal departmenta ofcontribution to the wellbeing of society President and Gold Medallist of ACEL. secondary schools Re-envisioning Learning Management for Australian Schools: of my property taxes to be directed to the education. Cooperation and coordination HOWARD YOUNGS Catholic or public system. I returned to among the ten provinces and three territories Pressing need for a paradigm shift Australia in 1981, less than a decade after the is achieved through the Council of Ministers CLARRIE BURKE Karmel Report commissioned by the Whitlam of Education, Canada (CMEC). Join #acelchat on Twitter Learning to Lead Through Leading Learning:Autumn • Winter 2015 Reducing Government and the establishment of the career stagnation in experienced teachers Australian Schools Commission. For Australia, the federal government has a Book reviewFebruary 26 at 8pm (AEST) high level of involvement in school education, MARK DAWSON The federal role reached its peak in the as in other fields, because Section 96 of DevelopingWhat as an is Educationalthe role of governmentLeader and Manager in education? years of the Rudd and Gillard Governments the constitution allows it to grant money to M. Crawford through National Partnership Agreements states/territories under whatever terms and Join Professor Caldwell and other ACEL members Book review to which strict conditions were attached for conditions are mutually agreed. PETER HAYES in this discussion. Leading Improvements in Student Numeracy the receipt of federal funds. The federal role Volume 21 Volume 20 has been less prominent under the Abbott M. Gaffney & R. Faragher (Eds) Volume 21 Government, with Minister Pyne devoting LINDY ABAWI Number 1 Number 21 most of his energy to higher education. The release of the White Paper on Roles and Responsibilities in Education is 2014 therefore timely. 22015015

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Programs

Several iterations for the ACEL Executive Leadership Program have been delivered to cohorts across NSW, WA and NT. The program is focused on the personal aspect of leadership and the development of the skills and capabilities required to navigate prevailing times.

The response from participants has been overwhelmingly positive and the learning experience from the program has been transformative. The content for the program is derived from diverse fields like Philosophy, Neuroscience, Positive Psychology and Contemporary Business What I value ACEL’s Leadership Theory and Practice. It is most about the Leadership extensively customsied to suit the needs Enhancing your Program has of the participants and is adapted to their Leadership punch and program is that break through. operating environments. it continually We engaged inspires me Aasha to to be a better work with our leader for newly formed others. It leadership helped me to group at The recognise the Scots School downward spiral of sacrifice we find Albury over a period of three months ourselves at from time to time and how and the growth and challenge she to renew our resonant leadership with provided through the program was Mindfulness, Compassion and Hope. tangible and engaging. The program In short, the program challenged me does not re-hash the obvious nor partnership to grow as an individual and helped draw upon standard education sector me to recognize that being a leader theory and advice around leadership. is not about one’s position, but about It melds contemporary leadership leading by example, living with integrity, theory with corporate nous with brain Professional Support and helping others to achieve their theory and psychology and is delivered personal best. with energy and wit. Some three The ACEL Elevate program launched months on from our last session, my this year gives educational leaders Aaron Young staff still use the language, metaphors the chance to enlist professional Principal and paradigms shared in the course. support from our team of Learning Hillman Primary School If you are seeking an condensed and relevant program to help you achieve & Development Partners. This is a change, look no further than this ACEL unique opportunity for school leaders Program. to partner with experts from rich and diverse backgrounds and experiences. Peggy Mahy School Leaders select Partners based Principal The Scots School Albury on their own learning goals and their contexts. Whilst face-to face events and leadership programs are important, coaching, mentoring, feedback or advice provided by a colleague is an important part of a personalised leadership development plan.

14 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL New Voice Scholarships

The ACEL ‘New Voice’ Initiative: Supporting emerging voices in educational leadership

ACEL is committed to giving-back to the profession, through the provision of these world-class learning opportunities for up-and-coming leaders. This scholarship initiative represents a commitment of Recipients of the $300,000 over ten years by ACEL. ACEL ‘New Voice’ Scholarships receive: ​ About the Scholarships • Complimentary attendance/participation in the 2015 ACEL National Conference in Sydney from In 2015, ACEL awarded a total of 18 ‘New Voice’ 30th September to 2nd October, including tickets Scholarships across three categories. Each scholarship to the social event/s, valued at $1,000 welcomes the recipients into the ACEL network and • A cash bursary of $500 supports the dissemination of new learning and • Featuring of their work in ACEL’s flagship journal, thought. The recipients are recognised as forward- The Australian Educational Leader thinking, relevant and responsive educational leaders by • Additional opportunities to have their work peers and the wider education community. featured at ACEL Events

Category 1: Category 2: Category 3: The 'New Voice' in School The ‘New Voice’ in The ‘New Indigenous Voice’ in Leadership Scholarship Educational Leadership School Leadership Scholarship Research Scholarship

Pablo Felipe Zeina Chalich Lisa Dempsey Venesser Fernandes Jaimi-Lee Armstrong Jeanette McMahon Espinoza Alliende

Samantha Donovan Oliver Harms Mark Fielding Sean Kearney Trish Noy

Adam James Felicity Lampard Jeff Thomas Karen Trimmer

Merryn O’Dea Shungo Sawaki Rebecca Vivian ANNUAL 15 REPORT ACEL ACT Branch Report

We all acknowledge that teachers make the difference “Breakfast with the Minister”, an annual event, is always in every child’s life and it is in recognition of this that the well attended and valued by our members from all sectors ACT Committee works tirelessly together to ensure that of the educational landscape in the ACT. It was held at all teachers have the opportunity to be supported in their the National Portrait Gallery and was an opportunity to professional work. Thank you sincerely to all committee hear the ACT Minister for Education speak of her plans members for their collaborative efforts and commitment for the year ahead. This is held as a lead into Education during the year. They work for all ACT educational leaders Week when we acknowledge what teachers do to support and aspiring leaders by planning for, and delivering, children to learn every day in their classrooms. high quality professional learning events. This also gives educators the opportunity to network with colleagues. I also World educators of note presented workshops in the ACT wish to acknowledge the Teacher Quality Institute (ACT TQI) inspiring educators to keep abreast of exemplary world for its support of ACEL in hosting executive meetings and education and research. These included Dr Jim Spillane special events so that all teachers have access to these. in March and Dr Lyn Sharratt in May. ACEL offers the Thank you to Dr Jim Watterston, the ACEL National opportunity each year for our teachers to engage in high President, and to the ACEL National Office under the quality workshops and events without leaving the territory. leadership of Aasha Murthy who support the ACT team in As well as facilitating professional learning events our all that it does. mission each year is to recognise and award excellence in the teaching profession. Each year the Awards Ceremony 2015 started early with a Welcome to the Academic/School and Dinner, held at the end of the year, is a very successful Year held at the TQI. This was an opportunity for teachers to event and a time to celebrate with the awardees. This get together and celebrate the start of the new year. It was year it will be held again at The Deck at Regatta Point, also an opportunity to ensure that educators know how another National point of interest. I thank the ACT Awards ACEL can support them throughout the coming year. Committee for their dedication to excellence.

The Launch of Professor Michael Gaffney’s book, The ACT Committee and I look forward to supporting, and Pathways to School System Improvement, in March was an engaging with, our ACT colleagues in 2016. The cross- occasion to celebrate the excellence in academic writing sectoral nature of the ACT committee ensures that all that supports teachers and systems in Australia. We educators both in schools and universities are included in congratulate Professor Gaffney on being awarded the ACEL all professional learning opportunities and have a forum to Nganakarrawa Award at this year’s National Conference. engage with the profession.

This year’s Currie Lecture was presented by Professor John Kerrie Blain Hattie. This evening is the ACT’s flagship event which has ACT ACEL President been in place since 1977. It is traditionally held at the Great Hall of University House at the Australian National University, and this year was no exception. It was named for Sir George Currie, an educational visionary who was the founding chair of the Working Party (1967) for an Independent Education System for the ACT. This event is also a time to recognise excellence in the teaching profession with the awarding of local Fellowships and other educational awards.

16 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL NSW Branch Report

Overview and Branch Executive Professional Learning Events and Advocacy The NSW executive and the national ACEL team work Over the last year professional learning has been together to enable ACEL to serve the profession through characterised by program excellence and high attendance. the provision of professional learning, research and Currently our supply is outstripped by demand and there publications, educational advocacy and recognition of is a strong call for ACEL to expand the NSW professional professional excellence. learning provision. As we enter the new financial year professional learning programs in NSW are sold out I would like to acknowledge and thank the new NSW ACEL months in advance. executive comprising of Andrew Frazer, Peter Pickett, Jennifer Miggins, Graeme Ross, Peter Langfield, Barry Pecar, Our key program presenters over the last year have Kuldip Khehra, Norma Petrocco, Brian Hickey, Vicki Treble included Professor Jim Spillane, Professor Dr Lyn Sharratt, and Lila Mularczyk for their deep commitment to ACEL. and Professor John Hattie. Over 1000 people have attended ACEL events in NSW in the past six months. We are Together we have worked with our educational networks currently developing new programs with an emphasis on to ensure that ACEL NSW remains at the forefront of school improvement practices, early career principalship service to educational leaders. As a team we share a deep and teacher leadership. awareness of the critical role of educational leadership in shaping the future outcomes for the young people we NSW has been the centre for many key ACEL events and serve. our partnership with the NSW Department of Education has been highly significant particularly in our provision of Awards and recognition the Disability Reform Summit in May and also our upcoming ACEL NSW has played a key role in recognising, contributing National Conference for over 1250 educators Sydney this to and celebrating to excellence in leadership in education. September. ACEL NSW came together through the annual awards program to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements Future Plans of individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution ACEL NSW is committed to ensuring strong professional to education. The Annual Fellowship and Awards evening learning provision across NSW. This will involve powerful at the Novotel Darling Harbour provided the opportunity regional connections for teacher leaders and school for four new NSW fellows and fifteen recipients of ACEL leaders as well as policy and academic leaders. Strong NSW Leadership Awards to be recognised in the presence partnerships with Universities will be a key strategy in the of approximately 100 guests. NSW ACEL also presented ongoing development of ACEL NSW. media, young leader, and outstanding leadership awards. The robust selection process for NSW awards continues ACEL is very well positioned to invest in the creation of to ensure the identification and recognition of outstanding exciting new opportunities to continue to ensure the educators who have made a substantial impact on the lives provision of excellent professional learning, focused well of young people. researched publications and strong advocacy for the profession. Over the last year NSW ACEL has provided ACEL has a strong history spanning over five decades. The strong support for the development of ACEL professional association commenced in the New England region of NSW learning and publications and this will continue to be a and this region continues to play a significant role in the strong focus. We have an exciting future ahead. acknowledgement of educational excellence through the Annual William Walker Award. Ann McIntyre NSW ACEL President

ANNUAL 17 REPORT ACEL NT Branch Report

ACEL NT has had a productive year with several initiatives ACEL CEO, Aasha Murthy has facilitated sessions with introduced to build professional rigour throughout the educators from some of the NTs leading schools such as professional ranks of the Northern Territory education Darwin High. These sessions have been extremely well leadership community. The branch has again been active received. Aasha has also continued to develop relationships in enhancing the leadership capabilities of educational with system leaders in NT education. On the 7th of October leaders across the Territory. I would personally like to take this year, Aasha will be facilitating the first NT Department this opportunity to thank all members of the ACEL NT of Education Organisational Services Forum with over 200 committee for their professionalism and collegial approach participants. The focus of the forum will be to explore ways to supporting our programs, conferences and visiting of improving service delivery for clients and opportunities scholar activities over the past year. for aligning practices across various work units

Key activities have included: ACEL NT will host its first “Breakfast with the Education On the 11th March, ACEL NT hosted a presentation Minister” on the 8th of October. This initiative is based on by Professor Jim Spillane. Around 50 educators from the same forum held by ACEL ACT. The forum will focus on across the Northern Territory engaged in a one day themes aligned with the ACEL 2015 National Conference workshop titled “Empowering Others to Lead and from an NT perspective. Minister Chandler, as well as Manage Instructional Improvement: A Distributive Professor Peter Kell from Charles Darwin University and Leadership Perspective”. The participants were engaged ACEL CEO Aasha Murthy will be engaged in dialogue with in a motivating and engaging day challenging them to attendees on the following themes: rethink and reinvigorate their approach to leading and 1. Leading Improvement, Innovation & Change managing teaching and learning in their schools and other 2. Leading Teaching & Learning educational settings. 3. Leading Community Engagement 4. Leading & Managing Self and Others During the past 12 months ACEL NT hosted two workshops by Dr Lyn Sharratt held in Darwin and Alice Springs. The committee has also ensured the recognition of long Attendance at both events was very pleasing with around term Northern Territory educational leaders through the 150 attendees at the Darwin event alone. Dr. Sharratt’s National ACEL Awards. Our Honorary Fellowship for 2014 sessions, explored the theme of aligned and focused was awarded to Regina Thompson. Regina has a long and system, school and teacher improvement and how this distinguished career in providing outstanding leadership impacts on student learning outcomes. and education to school communities most recently in her roles as Assistant Principal Milner Primary school and The ACEL NT executive has continued to develop 3 network Director of Early Childhood Programs. Regina has been a teams designed to engage current and emerging leaders in leader in education across the NT for many years and is a professional dialogue and sharing of effective practices. The very deserving recipient. network teams are: 1. Principal Leaders Tony Roberts 2. Assistant Principals Network NT ACEL President 3. Teacher Leaders

18 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL QLD Branch Report

Overview and Branch Executive Local awards were presented recently by our new regional The Queensland Branch Executive has representation from ACEL group – The Fraser Coast Education Alliance. The across the systems, sectors and stages of education. The awards are peer nominated and recognise the hard work Executive consists of Vice-President Norm Hunter and and dedication that our teachers display on a day to day members Dorothy Andrews, Ray Bloxham, Paul Campbell, basis. Mark Campling, Joan Conway, Chris Jack, Kelly McBurnie, Holly O’Sullivan-Williams and Martyn Savage. Recently, Events & Advocacy former Branch President Simon Boss-Walker re-joined the Q&A forums canvassed views for responses on significant group. Co-opted members Alison Welch and Karen Fox are matters. We contributed to the ACEL response on the welcomed additions to the team. Executive Patron Frank review of the Australian Curriculum following a well- Crowther and immediate past Branch President Helen Starr supported Q&A event. In addition, we held a Q&A event continue to support with timely wisdom and advice. about the Review of Senior Assessment and Tertiary Entrance in Queensland. A large crowd from across the I also acknowledge the support from the Queensland state informed ACELQ’s response to the Government’s Department of Education and Training, and the Queensland recommendations. Further, Executive members published College of Teachers for assistance with communications in the Australian Educational Leader and presented at the and hosting of meetings. A particular acknowledgment National Conference about the value of a Statement of and thanks is for the Hillbrook Anglican School community Commitment to the Teaching Profession. for hosting our Executive Strategic Planning day in 2015 and the Awards evening; Kelvin Grove State College and ACELQ Toowoomba area once again this year held a very Cavendish Road State High School for hosting Q&A events; successful ‘Dinner on the Downs’ with National President Dr and the University of Southern Queensland for hosting the Jim Watterston as guest speaker. Dinner on the Downs. Future Plans Awards & Recognition In the year ahead we plan to consolidate our networks and Members and guests gathered to celebrate the educational provide opportunities for all members throughout the state leadership of our colleagues. National President, Dr Jim to engage with colleagues face to face and via our Linkedin Watterston presented the Miller-Grassie Award to Dr Ken community. Avenell. Ken delivered a fine address in the traditions of the namesakes, to challenge our thinking about the relationship Thank you to all for your ongoing contributions to our work between leadership behaviours and school performance. and your support for educational leadership across the The full list of awardees is available on the ACELQ website. teaching profession. Perspectives posted at the event are available on Twitter #acelqawards and photos are available on the ACELQ Dr Deb Kember photo gallery. QLD ACEL President

ANNUAL 19 REPORT ACEL SA Branch Report

Overview and Branch Executive Events & Advocacy The SA Branch Executive is comprised of 6 elected In August 2014 Kim Hebenstreit (Principal Thebarton members and 4 co-opted members each of whom has Senior College) and Peter Mader (Principal Hamilton a role in one or more portfolio groups. Secondary College) spoke on the challenges and solutions for education in contemporary society. In March a Q&A The branch executive members elect to participate in style forum was held to discuss the TEMAG report. Panel one of 5 sub committees: members Kevin Richardson FACEL, Principal, Immanuel • National and State Awards College and ACEL National Board Member, Prof John (Cathy Buchanan & Bev Rogers) Halsey, the Sidney Myer Chair of Rural Education and • Branch events (Phil Reid & Pam Kent) Communities, Flinders University; Professor Stephen • National events (Toni Cocchiaro & Marilyn Clark) Dobson, Dean of Education and Head of School, University • Advocacy/publications of South Australia; Assistant Professor/Project Manager (Carolyn Palmer & Lynda McLeod Egil Hartberg Lillehammer University College, Norway; • Membership (Lynda McLeod & Carolyn Palmer) Laura Searle, Teacher, Glenelg Primary School; Phil Reid, • Laura Searle is the South Australian Representative Principal, Paringa Park Primary School each spoke on on the National Teacher Leader group their experiences of teacher education and aspects of the report. Following presentations from the panel, participants Pip Field - It was with deep sadness we learned of the contributed to a discussion on the report. passing of our esteemed colleague Pip Field following a Two national events, Jim Spillane in March and Lyn Sharratt long illness. Pip had been a member of ACEL and an active and Gale Harrild, Good to Great to Innovate in May were member of the SA Branch of ACEL for more than 20 years. well attended. Pip had been State President and led the professional learning subcommittee for a number of years. She had Friends of ACEL been an active member of the state branch until April this Our retired members met on four occasions throughout year. the year. Paul Kilvert, the 2014 Alby Jones recipient spoke was guest speaker at a lunch at the Edinburgh Hotel. Thank you to all on the SA Branch Executive for their The group also visited Murdoch Hill Winery, toured West commitment to ACEL and their work in supporting state Terrace Cemetery, Immanuel College and the South and national events Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. Many thanks to Cathy Buchanan for her work in coordinating the Awards and recognition functions and to Kathy Cotter for assisting her. Recognising excellence in the profession is an important part of the work of the state branch executive. Our Future plans annual state awards night provides an opportunity to The SA branch intends to introduce a new award in acknowledge the exceptional work of colleagues from 2016, the ‘ACEL Distinguished Contribution to Research all sectors and levels of South Australian education. This in Educational Leadership Award’ to acknowledge the year Dr Gerald White received the Alby Jones Award and significant contribution of a researcher in creating new Sheryle Yorston, Kim Hebenstreit and Sandy Richardson work or using existing work in creative ways to generate received Educational Leadership Awards. A media award tools for critical thinking by practitioners, about or related is presented to a journalist who report positive aspects to the practice of leading, in schooling or other educational of education, highlighting the good work of schools, their contexts. students, teachers and leaders. Amanda Blair was the recipient of the media award in 2015. Dr Jenny Stanley SA ACEL President

20 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL TAS Branch Report

Overview and Branch Executive Events and Advocacy The Tasmanian Branch executive for 2014/15 consisted ACEL events which promoted interest and educational of Anne Foale [President], Helen Spencer [Secretary], Alec leaders’ engagement during the past year included a Young, Wayne Brown, Mandy Reynolds-Smith, Lucy Fisher, TEMAG forum following on very shortly after the Ministers David Moltow, Tom Dorey, Joy Matar and Sandra Harvey. I release of this report, which became our first Hot Topics would like to acknowledge the executive for their hard work event for the year. A further Hot Topics forum on Coaching and commitment to furthering collegial and professional and Mentoring which we flagged as ‘Improving not Proving learning experiences and networking opportunities for Teacher Quality” was well attended and a final Hot Topic for their colleagues in ACEL and beyond. Two of our members the end of the year is still in planning. have found it necessary to withdraw from the executive due to other commitments, Mandy Reynolds-Smith a Tasmanian educators where also particularly receptive to particularly long serving member of the executive and also the visiting ACEL partners Lynn Sharratt and Gale Harild Joy Matar who has been a recent recruit to the executive. and their workshop on Good to Great which backed up the The remainder of their terms of office have been filled by excellent work being implemented inthe State based on the the recruitment of Mr Eamonn Pollard and Ms Angela Bird, 2013 seminars on Putting Faces on the Data, also by Lyn also recently seconded to the executive is our Tasmanian Sharratt. representative on the Teacher Leader task force, Ms Jacqui Lawless. The 2015 Awards evening is scheduled for October 30th at the Sandy Bay campus of University of Tasmania. Awards and Recognition Tasmania Branch held a convivial and well attended The executive of ACEL Tasmania remain firmly committed Awards evening in Launceston hosted by the University of to providing opportunities for networking, professional Tasmania in early November 2014. Our guest speaker for conversations and supporting the celebration of excellence the Awards evening was Professor Neil Cranston, the 2014 and endeavour in all fields of educational leadership. recipient of the ACEL Hedley Beare Award for Educational We welcome and encourage the involvement of all local Writing and the Professor of Leadership and Curriculum at members in events and welcome any feedback, suggestions the University of Tasmania. and comment and most of all encourage your connection with your colleagues who share a commitment to engaging We congratulate all the awardees of ACEL Awards in 2014. in the challenging issues of educational leadership. Education generally and learners specifically, in Tasmania are indebted to them for their intelligent, responsive and Anne Foale dedicated leadership across their particular fields. The TAS ACEL President Eminent Educator of the Year was Dr Trish Hindmarsh; a Branch Fellowship was awarded to Dr Jill Abell; Certificates of Excellence in Educational Leadership went to Mrs Jenny Leppard, Mrs Leeann Medwin and Mr Brett Youd; Growing in Leadership Awards went to Mr Sam Morey and Dr Adam James.

ANNUAL 21 REPORT ACEL VIC Branch Report

Overview and Branch Executive ACEL Honorary Fellowship Award Sophia Arkoudis The Victorian branch has continued to have a strong Executive with representation across the sectors. Victorian Media Award The Project The 2013/14 Executive President Jeremy Beard Events & Advocacy Secretary Helene Hiotis In 2015 under the guidance of Coralee Pratt we have an National Awards Aine Maher extensive ACELNet events program. Fellows Support Group Kim Dray Presenter Topic Tertiary Awards Elina Rasos Tracey Ezard Uncovering our Blind Spots ACELNet Coralee Pratt Q&A 1 Panel TEMAG Review Social Media Denis Masseni Q&A 2 Panel Is Australian Education Coasting Social events James Henderson Q&A 3 Panel Principal certification – Can anyone Membership Leanne Clark prepare you for this? New Initiatives Lauren Sayer Leadership advocacy Laurie Drysdale The 2015 Fellows dinner in September saw the second Tertiary lecture series Jane Wilkinson Patron’s Lecture Series. Our patron, Professor Brian Caldwell, invited Ben Jensen from Learning First to deliver General Executive the lecture titled ‘The Failure of Evidence-Based Policy in We welcome onto the executive for 2014/15 School Education’. This was an exceptionally well attended Lauren Sayer - Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute event and it was encouraging to see the number of schools Lawrie Drysdale - Program Coordinator of Professional that used this as an opportunity to send teams of young Graduate Programs, MGSE leaders. Hopefully this is a sign of the future. Jane Wilkinson - Associate Prof Educational Leadership, Monash University Future Plans Elina Raso - Manager Leadership and Professional In 2014/15 the Executive will be looking to build on its Learning, Catholic Education Office Melbourne strong foundation. The ACELNet calendar and the Fellows dinner will form the backbone of our Events program. Awards & Recognition We envisage the highly successful Q&A forums as providing The awards committee has always been active to ensure a format that enables our members to engage in high level that we have appropriate recognition of our members at professional dialogue with educators who have significant both state and national level. Much of this is due to the influence on policy and its implementation. outstanding work of Norma Ashton-Smith, who is ably supported by Andrew Syme, Mary Oski and Helene Hiotis. The Executive will continue to look for ways to enable all Our State Award recipients were: members to have the opportunity to access the array of opportunities available through being a member of ACEL. Hedley Beare Educator of the Year Field Rickard Jeremy Beard ACEL Victorian Fellowship Awards VIC ACEL President Jill Healey Darryn Kruse Lorraine Ling Mark Reeves Anne Babich Lynn Davie Clare Entwisle Fran Reddan Mark Torriero James Laussen Chris Hayes John Mills Audrey Brown

22 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL WA Branch Report

2014/15 has been a significant year in the development capacity. 2015 also saw the first of what will become a of the WA Branch of ACEL. The Executive has matured regular regional Hot Topic offering program. Thanks to into an efficient member oriented group that has one eye Leonie Clelland (Principal Treendale PS) and Sinan a sell-out on the strategic direction set by the National Board while crowd welcomed a panel made up of local, state and responding to local needs. Membership has increased with national representatives to discuss “Leading Change”. new members welcomed by Tracey Gray (Membership National/International speakers have been welcomed as Sub-committee Leader). Within this a growing “teacher part of the rich professional learning being offered by leadership” group lead by Richard Deck (Teacher Leader ACEL in WA. Kym Benson (National Events Sub-committee Sub-committee Leader) is emerging. The 2015 Awards saw leader) has facilitated Prof Jim Spillane and Lyn Sharratt in Ms Annie Fogarty –AM presented with the Pre-Eminent 2015 and is busy liaising with the national office to bring Educator award and four recipients made WA Fellows. Hon. Prof John Hattie (Visible Learning) to Perth in March 2016 Fellowships and Certificates of Excellence awardees can be and Prof David Hopkins, a leading proponent of school found on the ACEL website. The work of Dr Robyn White improvement, to Perth later in the year. and the Fellows & Awards Sub-committee in organising the awards night is acknowledged. A stronger public presence is now at the forefront of branch activity with Dr Sandy Heldsinger (Advocacy and Thanks to the work of Mitch Bristow (Digital Publications Sub-committee Leader) ensuring an increasing Communications Sub-committee Leader) the WA Branch number of WA writers are published in AEL and media has an active twitter presence @ACELWA with over 100 interest in what ACEL stands for. followers. In conjunction with this Sinan Kerimofski (Regional Development and Liaison Sub-committee Leader) Tony Beswick (Vice President), Nicole Brown (Secretary has established @ACELELP to enable all those who have and Treasurer) and Peter Noonan (Executive Committee been part of the ACEL Executive Leadership Program to Member) continue to provide active to each of the stay connected. There are now over 100 WA school and subcommittees and to the overall strategic development of system leaders who have taken part in this program with the Branch. the demand for more places to be made available growing by the day. The WA Executive looks forward to continuing the to find ways to meet the local needs of members and enable The WA Branch local event program led by Bronwyn Jones them to access the full range of services available to them (Branch Events Sub-committee leader) and her team has through being a member of ACEL. been highly successful with the Hot Topic series meeting the need. The most recent offering was so popular Keith Newton registrations were closed early as the venue had reached WA ACEL President

ANNUAL 23 REPORT ACEL Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC) is a committee of the ACEL board, established to assist the Board of Directors in the corporate governance of ACEL and provide assurance regarding matters related to financial management and reporting, external audit and risk management of the organisation.

The committee has an annual program of work approved by the Board to ensure the committee acts in accordance with its Charter. Meetings are conducted either face-to-face or via Skype. The committee reports to the board on the activities and findings of the committee at each board meeting.

At the start of the year, the committee comprised: Jenny Stanley (Chair), Graham Chadwick and Michael King. Two new members, Helen Starr and Andrew Ius, were welcomed to the committee in September 2014.

This financial year, the committee completed work on the policy framework for internal controls, and commenced work on a risk assessment framework for the organisation. The committee also completed the annual review of its Charter.

The committee has monitored risk management processes, external reporting requirements and external audit as well as monitoring the monthly financial reports. The committee communicated with the external auditor to identify and discuss areas for improvement.

Dr Jenny Stanley Michael King Graham Andrew Ius Helen Starr Chair Chadwick

24 ANNUAL REPORT ACEL 2015 Awardees

2015 National Award main category winners ACEL Fellowships Gold Medal Dr Michele Bruniges AM Dr Norma Ashton-Smith Dr Bruniges has driven excellence in education at a national, territory and Pamela Betts state level. She is currently Secretary of NSW Department of Education, and Kerry Bolger is responsible for all state public schools, providing education to more than Professor Kathryn Brennan 755,000 students in more than 2,200 schools. Patricia Cowling Dr Shane Glasson Hedley Beare Award Dr Patricia Hindmarsh Dr Scott Eacott Dr Norman McCulla Dr Eacott is the Director of the Office of Educational Leadership in the Ann McIntyre School of Education at the University of New South Wales. His research is Margaret McKenna gaining international reach, and challenges the thinking of the leadership of Anthony O’Byrne educational organisations. Mandy Reynolds-Smith Robert Walker Nganakarrawa Award Dr Gerald White Professor Michael Gaffney Professor Gaffney is currently Professor of Education at University of ACEL Honorary Canberra. He has a distinguished career in education over the past 36 years, and has made a positive and meaningful difference to the educators and Fellowships students he has worked with. Stephen Breen Keith Tronc Award for Outstanding Teacher Leader Wendy Cave Andrea Stringer Narelle Hargreaves Ms Stringer is a passionate classroom teacher at Wenona school in NSW, Kim Hebenstreit who enthusiastically leads her students and colleagues to learn. She uses Jo Padgham technology highly successfully as a platform for teaching and learning. Sheryle Yorston

Dr Michele Dr Scott Professor Andrea Bruniges AM Eacott Michael Gaffney Stringer

ANNUAL 25 REPORT ACEL Finance Reports

Profit and Loss Statement For the year ended 30th June 2015

Income Branch Support $51,774.00 Business Development $795,299.00 Professional Learning $505,622.00 Publications and Research $261,017.00 Interest Received $44,323.00 Total Income $1,658,035.00

Cost of Sales Branch Support $68,640.00 Business Development $228,277.00 Professional Learning $273,853.00 Publications and Research $74,015.00 Total Cost of Sales $644,785.00

Gross Profit $1,013,250.00

Expenses Administration $298,216.00 Salaries and Wages $648,058.00 Superannuation $60,416.00 Other - Total Expenses $1,006,690.00

Operating Profit $6,560.00

Other Income ACEL Conference 2014 $284,944.00 Inclusivity Congress 2015 $107,618.00 Total $392,532.00

Net Profit $399,123.00 Retained Profit at the Beginning of the Financial Year $1,002,113.00 Retained Profit at the End of the Financial Year $1,401,236.00

26 ANNUAL REPORT Balance Sheet As at 30th June 2015

Assets Current Assets Cash $1,990,947.00 Receivables $167,447.00 Inventories - Total Current Assets $2,158,394.00

Non Current Assets Other $15,020.00 Property, Plant and Equipment $74,258.00 Total Non Current Assets $89,278.00 Total Assets $2,247,672.00

Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Other Payables $804,683.00 Provision for Employee Benefits $35,273.00 Total Liabilities $839,956.00

Non Current Liabilities Employee Provisions $6,480.00 Total Non Current Liabilities $6,480.00

Total Liabilities $846,436.00 Net Assets $1,401,236.00

Equity Retained Surplus $1,401,236.00 Total Equity $1,401,236.00

ANNUAL 27 REPORT Australian Council for Educational Leaders STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

Our Purpose Critical To inspire, support, recognise and advocate for excellence in educational leadership Success Factors

Our Guiding Principles • Being member centric and customer focused • We recognize each person’s contribution to the success of ACEL • Identifying and pursuing • We share the excitement and benefits from learning and working together opportunities for growth • We provide member services built on innovation and researched-based evidence, through innovation and responding to the changing world of educational leadership entrepreneurship • We serve our members and stakeholders with respect and integrity • Providing high quality programs, publications and networking Our Strategic Goals opportunities for educational leaders We cultivate a collaborative learning community of educational leaders by: • Being recognised as 1. Enhancing leadership capacity through delivery of high quality programs, events and publications the leading voice of the profession 2. Elevating the standing of educational leadership by recognising excellence • Aligning and engaging 3. Representing, supporting and advocating for the education profession branches in the delivery 4. Sustaining strong state, national and international ACEL networks of organisational priorities • Leveraging the organisation’s financial strength STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

Our Purpose Critical To inspire, support, recognise and advocate for excellence in educational leadership Success Factors

Our Guiding Principles • Being member centric and customer focused • We recognize each person’s contribution to the success of ACEL • Identifying and pursuing • We share the excitement and benefits from learning and working together opportunities for growth • We provide member services built on innovation and researched-based evidence, through innovation and responding to the changing world of educational leadership entrepreneurship • We serve our members and stakeholders with respect and integrity • Providing high quality programs, publications and networking Our Strategic Goals opportunities for educational leaders We cultivate a collaborative learning community of educational leaders by: • Being recognised as 1. Enhancing leadership capacity through delivery of high quality programs, events and publications the leading voice of the profession 2. Elevating the standing of educational leadership by recognising excellence • Aligning and engaging 3. Representing, supporting and advocating for the education profession branches in the delivery 4. Sustaining strong state, national and international ACEL networks of organisational priorities • Leveraging the organisation’s financial strength STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

1. Enhancing leadership capacity through delivery of high quality programs, events and publications

OBJECTIVES KEY ACTIVITIES

1.1 Foster the development of • Diversify the range of national and state conferences innovative, relevant, and • Develop additional conferences/special events around key issues effective educational • Create formats for events by category – i.e. teachers, retirees professional development • Implement Teacher Leader events at the national and state level seminars and events • Provide accreditation for participation in ACEL learning events for teachers • Clear market segmentation to identify needs to establish content, format, frequency and cost of events and conferences

1.2 Develop a portfolio of relevant, • Establish a suite of leadership programs for early career, mid-career and senior school and system leaders leading edge leadership • Establish a professional learning delivery arm with experienced and reputable presenters to facilitate programs programs • Professional support delivered through Learning & Development Partners

1.3 Ensure educational leaders • Establishing resource library with content aligned to AITSL standards for principals and teachers have access to quality • Expand ACEL’s educational network of contributors to ACEL journals and publications educational leadership (AEL, L&M, Perspectives and Monographs) resources • Increase the range of books sold in online bookshop. • Engage with collective wisdom of members for journals, events, programs, etc. • Expand the portfolio of e-Publications

1.4 Expand the reach of ACEL into • Strategically select regional areas to establish groups and recruit members more regional areas in Australia • Actively search out contacts who could head up regional committees

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

2. Elevating the standing of educational leadership by recognizing excellence

OBJECTIVES KEY ACTIVITIES

2.1 Increase participation • Establish clear criteria and selection process for national awards (nominations and attendance) for • Increase promotion of ACEL Awards Nominations to attract high numbers from each state/territory the National awards, State awards, • Align state awards with national awards to ensure consistency in award types and criteria Tertiary awards, Life & Lifetime • Publicise awardees more widely for all awards types Membership • Run a media strategy in conjunction with all awards • Identify opportunities to engage award winners Increase participation in New • Establish guidelines for national and state level awards events Voice Scholarships

Nominate members for higher awards – e.g. Order of Australia

2.2 Honour educators in writing in • Determine excellent examples of leadership to profile in the AEL, ACEL News and other communications ACEL literature and publications • Ensure records on the ACEL Website are up to date and accurate • Acknowledge contributions at local branch events • Special networking events for fellows, award and scholarship winners at the national and branch level

2.3 Build capacity of ACEL members, • Work with Minnis Journals and utilise our member database to source worthwhile contributors especially tertiary, to contribute • Work with USQ to Increase tertiary involvement in Leading & Managing (L&M) literature on leadership • Invite prominent members to write submissions for and attend meetings for ACEL STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

1. Enhancing leadership capacity through delivery of high quality programs, events and publications

OBJECTIVES KEY ACTIVITIES

1.1 Foster the development of • Diversify the range of national and state conferences innovative, relevant, and • Develop additional conferences/special events around key issues effective educational • Create formats for events by category – i.e. teachers, retirees professional development • Implement Teacher Leader events at the national and state level seminars and events • Provide accreditation for participation in ACEL learning events for teachers • Clear market segmentation to identify needs to establish content, format, frequency and cost of events and conferences

1.2 Develop a portfolio of relevant, • Establish a suite of leadership programs for early career, mid-career and senior school and system leaders leading edge leadership • Establish a professional learning delivery arm with experienced and reputable presenters to facilitate programs programs • Professional support delivered through Learning & Development Partners

1.3 Ensure educational leaders • Establishing resource library with content aligned to AITSL standards for principals and teachers have access to quality • Expand ACEL’s educational network of contributors to ACEL journals and publications educational leadership (AEL, L&M, Perspectives and Monographs) resources • Increase the range of books sold in online bookshop. • Engage with collective wisdom of members for journals, events, programs, etc. • Expand the portfolio of e-Publications

1.4 Expand the reach of ACEL into • Strategically select regional areas to establish groups and recruit members more regional areas in Australia • Actively search out contacts who could head up regional committees

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

2. Elevating the standing of educational leadership by recognizing excellence

OBJECTIVES KEY ACTIVITIES

2.1 Increase participation • Establish clear criteria and selection process for national awards (nominations and attendance) for • Increase promotion of ACEL Awards Nominations to attract high numbers from each state/territory the National awards, State awards, • Align state awards with national awards to ensure consistency in award types and criteria Tertiary awards, Life & Lifetime • Publicise awardees more widely for all awards types Membership • Run a media strategy in conjunction with all awards • Identify opportunities to engage award winners Increase participation in New • Establish guidelines for national and state level awards events Voice Scholarships

Nominate members for higher awards – e.g. Order of Australia

2.2 Honour educators in writing in • Determine excellent examples of leadership to profile in the AEL, ACEL News and other communications ACEL literature and publications • Ensure records on the ACEL Website are up to date and accurate • Acknowledge contributions at local branch events • Special networking events for fellows, award and scholarship winners at the national and branch level

2.3 Build capacity of ACEL members, • Work with Minnis Journals and utilise our member database to source worthwhile contributors especially tertiary, to contribute • Work with USQ to Increase tertiary involvement in Leading & Managing (L&M) literature on leadership • Invite prominent members to write submissions for and attend meetings for ACEL STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

3. Representing, supporting and advocating for the education profession

OBJECTIVES KEY ACTIVITIES

3.1 Increase membership, customer • Develop market strategy to grow membership of pre-service and teaching professionals base and stakeholder engagement • Establish clear market segmentation to drive promotions and engagement with target audiences • Review current pricing structures and payment options • Ongoing review of membership benefits for all member categories – standard, retired, teaching professionals and students • Identify specific sectors – Early Childhood, Tertiary Institutions and launch specific membership marketing initiatives • Establish EDMs and other communications to maintain connection with membership • Schedule regular networking events for members in each state • Engage key stakeholder groups (teaching professionals, tertiary sector) in meaningful dialogue and discussion

3.2 Build strong advocacy platform • Creating a significant and considered public voice for the profession through at the state and national level - Media Releases - Effective submissions - Other forms of advocacy communication on key issues • Establish a high profile group of leading academics and practitioners to provide comment identified topics of interest

3.2 Build the capacity of branches • Promote events through a new variety of outlets, including journals, newsletters and social media to develop ACEL networks • Website used to promote events • Branches allocated money to support events

3.3 Build international membership base, • Specific marketing promotions to NZ schools for events and conference in particular NZ, Middle East and Asia • Establish events calendar for NZ • Market scoping project for wider Asia-Pacific region

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

4. Sustaining strong state, national and international ACEL networks

OBJECTIVES KEY ACTIVITIES

4.1 Further develop governance • Updating the constitution on a regular basis structures that are relevant to a • Establish specialist board committees to cover key areas – Audit & Risk, Professional Learning, peak not-for-profit organisation Awards & scholarships, Advocacy and other special committees as required • Establish clear policies to cover all aspects and activities of the organisation to achieve common understanding across all stakeholders • Board training on specifically identified areas of governance

4.2 Develop the capacity of our branches • Establish parameters around the composition of branch executive committees • Clarity of roles and responsibilities of branch executives

4.3 Develop the capacity of our people • Staff given professional development to continue to learn new skills in their functional areas • Ongoing personal development to ensure personal motivation and team morale STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

3. Representing, supporting and advocating for the education profession

OBJECTIVES KEY ACTIVITIES

3.1 Increase membership, customer • Develop market strategy to grow membership of pre-service and teaching professionals base and stakeholder engagement • Establish clear market segmentation to drive promotions and engagement with target audiences • Review current pricing structures and payment options • Ongoing review of membership benefits for all member categories – standard, retired, teaching professionals and students • Identify specific sectors – Early Childhood, Tertiary Institutions and launch specific membership marketing initiatives • Establish EDMs and other communications to maintain connection with membership • Schedule regular networking events for members in each state • Engage key stakeholder groups (teaching professionals, tertiary sector) in meaningful dialogue and discussion

3.2 Build strong advocacy platform • Creating a significant and considered public voice for the profession through at the state and national level - Media Releases - Effective submissions - Other forms of advocacy communication on key issues • Establish a high profile group of leading academics and practitioners to provide comment identified topics of interest

3.2 Build the capacity of branches • Promote events through a new variety of outlets, including journals, newsletters and social media to develop ACEL networks • Website used to promote events • Branches allocated money to support events

3.3 Build international membership base, • Specific marketing promotions to NZ schools for events and conference in particular NZ, Middle East and Asia • Establish events calendar for NZ • Market scoping project for wider Asia-Pacific region

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

4. Sustaining strong state, national and international ACEL networks

OBJECTIVES KEY ACTIVITIES

4.1 Further develop governance • Updating the constitution on a regular basis structures that are relevant to a • Establish specialist board committees to cover key areas – Audit & Risk, Professional Learning, peak not-for-profit organisation Awards & scholarships, Advocacy and other special committees as required • Establish clear policies to cover all aspects and activities of the organisation to achieve common understanding across all stakeholders • Board training on specifically identified areas of governance

4.2 Develop the capacity of our branches • Establish parameters around the composition of branch executive committees • Clarity of roles and responsibilities of branch executives

4.3 Develop the capacity of our people • Staff given professional development to continue to learn new skills in their functional areas • Ongoing personal development to ensure personal motivation and team morale 2016 Annual ACEL Conference 28 - 30 September

The ACEL National Conference celebrates excellence in leadership. In rapidly changing times, Leadership that is insightful and innovative can make a real difference.

Powerful UK US US UK US AU line-up of Keynote Speakers:

Sugata Mitra Daniel Goleman Wendy Kopp Ben Walden Carol Tomlinson John Hattie Professor of Author of inter- CEO & Founder & Artistic Professor and Chair Professor of Educational national bestsellers Co-founder, Director of of Educational Education & Technology at the like Emotional Teach For All Contender Charlie Leadership, Director of the School of Education, Intelligence, Working University of Melbourne Newcastle with Emotional Virginia Education Research University Intelligence and Institute, University Social Intelligence of Melbourne

Australian Council for Educational Leaders: PO Box 876, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012 Register at acel.org.au 1800 680 559 | F 1800 680 561 | [email protected] 2016 Annual ACEL Conference 28 - 30 September

The ACEL National Conference celebrates excellence in leadership. In rapidly changing times, Leadership that is insightful and innovative can make a real difference.

Powerful UK US US UK US AU line-up of Keynote Speakers:

Sugata Mitra Daniel Goleman Wendy Kopp Ben Walden Carol Tomlinson John Hattie Professor of Author of inter- CEO & Founder & Artistic Professor and Chair Professor of Educational national bestsellers Co-founder, Director of of Educational Education & Technology at the like Emotional Teach For All Contender Charlie Leadership, Director of the School of Education, Intelligence, Working University of Melbourne Newcastle with Emotional Virginia Education Research University Intelligence and Institute, University Social Intelligence of Melbourne

Australian Council for Educational Leaders: PO Box 876, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012 Register at acel.org.au 1800 680 559 | F 1800 680 561 | [email protected] ANNUAL REPORT

The ACEL brand communicates our complete commitment to providing quality educational leadership services.

The ACEL logo is an adaption of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management logo that was created by William Walker with the establishment of this Council in 1970.

Australian Council for Educational Leaders ABN 75 132 672 416 PO Box 876, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012 P (02) 9213 3100 E [email protected] W acel.org.au