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Teacher Feature
What makes you passionate about education? We’ve framed some questions, teachers have filmed their responses and we’re featuring them on our site. Find out what teachers have to say.
Learn moreIllustrations of Practice
What do the Standards look like in practice? AITSL, in collaboration with the profession, has developed a range of illustrations of teacher practice to bring the Standards to life.
Learn morePilots
Seventeen organisations trialled the use of the Standards within their existing systems and structures to provide AITSL with advice about what further support is required for implementation of the Standards. Their stories may have an impact on your practice.
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The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers is a public statement of what constitutes teacher quality. The Standards define the work of teachers and make explicit the elements of high-quality, effective … Learn more »
Evaluation
AITSL has commenced work with the University of Melbourne, and their partner, the Australian College of Educators, to undertake a process and impact evaluation of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers from 2013 to 2015. Learn more »
Resources
Resources and materials for teachers and school leaders.
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Supporting teachers
Find out more about how AITSL is supporting teachers through its Leading Curriculum Change program and the Australian Charter for the Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders and the Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework.
Celebrating teachers
Six national winners from 48 state and territory finalists were recognised for their expert knowledge, exemplary skills and unwavering commitment to meet the needs of young Australians. Check out their stories.
Developing teachers
The Standards contribute to the professionalisation of teaching and raise the status of the profession. View further information relating to the accountability requirements at the different career stages.
About the Standards
What's new
Evaluation of APST
The evaluation of the Standards aims to explore the usefulness, effectiveness of implementation and impact of the Standards on improving teacher quality.
SAT Self-Assessment Tool
The SAT is an online questionnaire enabling teachers at all career stages, in a range of contexts, to reflect upon their practice in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
2012 Awards state and territory finalists
Congratulations to the 2012 Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and School Leadership winners announced by the Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth at the Awards Ceremony in Adelaide on 6 December 2012.
School Leadership Clearinghouse - greatly improved!
Explore current research, tools and materials on school leadership - now featuring:
- improved searching and browsing
- direct links to the National Professional Standards for Principals
- unlicensed or 'free' content tagged in search results
- topical monthly Reading Lists
- social media widgets to enable sharing
- no need to log in unless you want to save a search of leave a comment!
Feedback: clearinghouse@aitsl.edu.au
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