Membership Benefits

Why Become An ACEL Member?

Being a member of ACEL means that you will have immediate opportunities to strengthen and develop your leadership capabilities while continually building on your professional development as a leader in all parts the education sector. At ACEL we are committed to bringing the resources and opportunities to you. ACEL is beneficial to those employed across the whole education sector. Whether being accessed by a principal, a middle-school manager, a junior teacher, consultant or administration staff, ACEL membership is a powerful tool for driving leadership change in the educational community.

In each Australian state and territory there is an active branch of ACEL working to ensure local needs are met, regional contexts are represented and significant opportunities and resources are driven from the grass-roots level. Our strategic networks continue to generate R&D work necessary to inform and support educational leadership. 

EXCLUSIVE RANGE OF BENEFITS

ACEL’s in-house publications

As a member you will receive access to ACEL’s in house publications: ‘The Australian Education Leader’ and ‘Leading and Managing’ and ‘Perspectives on Educational Leadership’ AEL and L&M are much anticipated by members for their informative collections of articles and papers. They provide a rich source of the most relevant and discussed issues from not only the Australian education sector, but the latest theories from across the globe.

Perspectives on Educational Leadership’ publishes leadership-focused articles of interest to educational administrators at the system and school levels, teachers and academics. These articles are accounts of current developments, challenges and research projects that have practical applications for educational leaders at all levels

Member Networking Forums

As an ACEL member you have access to a range of networking events and forums, giving you the opportunity to meet, interact and share knowledge with your fellow members.

Contribution to journals and publications

Members, who produce academic papers on topics of interest to the educational community, especially around leadership and change management in the school environment, will be considered for publication in widely respected journals such as the Australian Educational Leader and Leading and Managing

Recognition at State & National Level & Eligibility for Awards

• Members have the opportunity to use the post-nominal “MACEL” title. Outstanding members who become Fellows can also be conferred with the prestigious “FACEL” title.
• Members have the opportunity to nominate and be nominated for ACEL awards

As an ACEL member you will also receive subsidised rates for:

The ACEL National Conference

Our major Conference held each year brings together thinkers and speakers from the educational sector discussing leadership and its implementation in today's dynamic environment. The ACEL National Conference is much-anticipated by the educational community throughout the Asia -Pacific.

ACEL Events

Our annual calendar includes events across Australia with our focus on bringing together teachers and leaders across the whole education sector.

ACEL Bookstore

ACEL distributes a wide range of books on leadership and teaching from both globally recognised international and local education authors.

ACEL e-Publications

These regular feeds of email content contain thought-provoking theoretical articles along with practical methodologies written by a highly experienced educator. Titles include e-Leading, e-Shortcuts and e-Teaching.

Did you know?

• ACEL is the peak association for educational leaders
• ACEL has a long history, being founded in 1973
• More than 6500 members turn to ACEL for support and guidance
• ACEL members range in age from 19 to 91
• Our ACEL colleagues are located in 25 countries there is an active Branch of ACEL in every Australian state and territory
• The ACEL Annual National Conference gathers on average more than 1000 delegates to listen to around 150 outstanding speakers
• More than 280 outstanding educational leaders are recognised as ACEL National Fellows