The passing of Dr Keith Tronc

12/04/22

It is with sadness that we advise ACEL members nationwide of the recent (March 18) passing of Dr Keith Tronc.

Dr Tronc was regarded as legendary in educational circles, nationally and internationally. He was for several decades the leading Australian exponent - and legal practitioner - of education and the law, particularly in matters of duty of care.

The ACEL annual Award for Teacher Leadership was named in Dr Tronc's honour. It signifies his lifelong devotion to the teaching profession. He also received the national award of OAM for his contributions to the complex field of educational law and his multitude of representations in courts of law in Australia and globally, particularly Pacific nations.

A more comprehensive analysis of the extraordinary professional life of Dr Keith Tronc will appear in an upcoming edition of AEL.

View the 2022 QLD Pivotal People International Women’s Day Dinner gallery

1/04/22

ACEL QLD recently hosted the Pivotal People International Women’s Day Dinner at the Club Parkwood Village on the 10th March 2022.  The theme of the night was “Changing Climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” with guest speakers Virginia (Ginny) Warner from Coomera Anglican College and Nicole Elkins from Queensland Department of Education.  Over the course of 2 hours, the middle leaders shared a delicious meal, exchanged stories and discussed ideas about championing women in leadership.

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2022 QLD Annual Branch Awards Nominations Open

31/03/22

Australian Council for Educational Leaders Queensland Branch (ACELQ) honours educational leaders who, in the view of their colleagues, have made a significant contribution to the understanding and practices of the teaching profession and educational leadership.

To assist in this process, we urge all ACEL QLD members to consider nominating worthy candidates for recognition of their leadership and service to education.

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ACEL and Corwin's Sydney workshop with John Hattie and Maria Tsavaris moved to an online event format

31/03/2022

John Hattie and Maria Tsavaris "Mindframes of Leaders Who Think and Act Evaluatively" workshop previously to be held in Sydney, will now be moved to an online event format. Your mindframes—your internal beliefs about your role as a leader—determine the high-impact leadership practices you choose to implement. Building on over twenty-five years of Visible Learning research, thinking and acting evaluatively is core to mindframes of highly impactful leaders of learning.

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Leading School Transformation Program 2022 dates announced

25/03/2022

Leading School Transformation is a three-day program about changing and empowering schools through 4Cs pedagogy and professional practice. The 4Cs approach is responsive to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century by embedding creativity, collaboration, critical reflection and communication in learning, teaching and leadership. Transforming Schools: Creativity, Critical Reflection, Communication, Collaboration (2017), by Miranda Jefferson and Michael Anderson, details the theory, research and practical strategies behind the 4Cs approach.

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NEW Sydney workshop "Leading and Coaching a Culture of Thinking" with Dr. Ron Ritchhart

16/03/2022

A key principle of the Worldwide Cultures of Thinking Project is that for classrooms to be cultures of thinking for students, schools have to be cultures of thinking for teachers. Achieving this goal often demands that schools shift and change the types of conversations they have to better focus them on issues of teaching and learning than on issues of schooling. We see the most gains in student performance and school transformation when schools make the discussion of thinking, examination of student work, and the taking of risks in trying new teaching practices central to the work of the school.

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Celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 with a selection of writings from the ACEL Bookshop

8/03/2022

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 with this selection of writings on education and leadership from a host of Australian and international female authors. These include titles by Tracey Ezard, Lyn Sharratt, Deborah M. Netolicky, Carol Ann Tomlinson and more.

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AEL Vol 44, Issue 1 "Emotionally Intelligent Schools" Now Available

3/03/22

ACEL are delighted to present the first edition of the Australian Educational Leader (AEL) for 2022 titled ‘Emotionally Intelligent Schools’. Our lead articles have been written by Professor Emeritus Helen Timperley and Dr Kaye Twyford; Dr Kerry Howells; and Dr Toshiko Kamei, Jayne Johnston and Professor Sandra Milligan. Other sections include ACEL Speaks with Dr Lee-Anne Perry AM, success stories and student voice. We invite you to enjoy the sample articles from the premier journal for educational leadership in Australia. The full issue is now available for individual purchase or FREE to all ACEL Members. Gain access to this journal alongside other publications, resources and video content with an ACEL Membership today.

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Call for Submissions for ACEL's Leading and Managing Journal

23/02/2022

ACEL’s Leading & Managing journal is open to submissions for its Leadership for Equity and Inclusion special edition in late 2022. This special issue will feature current research from the field of education leadership that examines new theory and knowledge which can support leadership for equity and inclusion. In addition, reflections from School Leaders are also welcome. These can be shorter articles. Abstracts due by end of March and full submissions by 1st July. Find out more by downloading the PDF below.

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ACEL 2022 Inclusion & Disability Conference Program Now Available

22/02/2022

We are pleased to announce that the Conference program is now available to view online. The 2022 Inclusion & Disability Conference is proudly presented by Australian Council for Educational Leaders in partnership with the Queensland Department of Education. This year’s conference theme is: If I belong, I succeed. The Conference will focus on ways in which educators can ensure that all students access and engage in learning. Early Bird pricing now available until 28th February 2022.

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2022 WA Annual Branch Awards Nominations Open

18/02/22

A highlight of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders Western Australia Branch is the annual celebration and presentation of awards. ACEL WA honours those educational leaders who in the view of their peers have made a significant contribution to the understanding and practice of educational leadership.

To assist in this process, we urge all ACEL WA members to consider nominating worthy candidates for recognition of their leadership and service to education. The award nomination process is confidential until completed, and nominations have been approved. The ACEL WA Awards committee will evaluate nominations with respect to the essential criteria.

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ACEL Monograph #61 "The William Walker Oration 2021" by Professor Donna Cross now available to view online

7/12/21

We are proud to announce the latest issue of ACEL's Monograph journal is available to view and download online. This issue focuses on "The William Walker Oration 2021: Improving equity and excellence through school leadership, school culture and student wellbeing", and is written by Professor Donna Cross. Donna is a behavioural scientist and Professor at the University of Western Australia, and the Program Head of Health Promotion and Education at the Telethon Kids Institute.

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