AITSL Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership

School Leaders

How was the Standard developed?

The development of the Standard was an iterative process involving research, drafting, critical review and feedback and testing through a series of pilot studies.

Timeline

Phase

Early 2010

Research

September - October  2010

Drafting

Late October - November 2010

Critical review and feedback

December 2010

Exposure draft of the Standard approved for release by MCEECDYA

February - May 2011

Pilots to test authenticity, usefulness and value-add

Mid 2011

Refinement and launch of  the Standard

 

The development of the Standard builds on, and adds value to, existing standards and frameworks developed by education jurisdictions and professional bodies.

An expert steering group was established to provide advice and support on the development and promotion of the Standard. The group included expert representatives from state and territory government employers, the catholic and independent sectors, national professional association and education boards, leadership institutes and Commonwealth and national school leadership experts.

The group worked in collaboration with respected UK expert Professor Dame Patricia "Pat" Collarbone to develop the Standard.