Cost
Non Member - $1,815
ACEL Member - $1,705
Group Rates (3+)
Non Member - $1,705
ACEL Member - $1,595
Time
Each webinar will run for 1.5hrs
(3.30pm – 5.00pm AEDT)
Lead with impact. Perform with confidence. Step into your leadership identity.
The ACEL Middle Leaders Program is a national, performance-driven leadership experience for middle leaders who want to lead with greater authority, influence beyond their role, and deliver measurable impact in their school.
Rebooted for 2026, the program moves decisively beyond content-heavy online delivery. Instead, it focuses on connection, collective problem-solving, applied leadership practice, and leadership identity — supporting middle leaders to lead well now while building momentum for what’s next.
Participants learn with others, not just about leadership — working in structured, cross-sector collegiate learning groups to tackle real leadership challenges drawn directly from their own context.
What’s New in 2026
This is not a refresh. It is a fundamental shift in how leadership development is experienced.
Flipped, Collaborative Learning Model
Core ideas and research are accessed before sessions, so live time is dedicated to discussion, problem-solving, reflection, and application.
Collegiate Learning Groups
Participants work in consistent cross-sector learning groups, building trust, shared language, and enduring professional networks across Australia.
Leadership Challenge at the Core
A real-world, school-aligned improvement initiative that evidences leadership impact and growth.
Choice That Respects Your Time
Nano, micro, and deep-dive learning options allow participants to engage at the depth that fits their week — without compromising participation.
Clear Credentials and Recognition
Explicit AITSL Middle Leaders standards alignment, a formal certificate, professional learning hours recorded, and a digital LinkedIn badge on completion.