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CEO Blog - Reflecting on resilience in 2023

to prove their fortitude. It won’t be news to anyone that Australia is facing a severe shortage, Teacher Workforce Action Plan keeping us focused on the future, with some targeted evidence-informed, - Reflecting on resilience in 2023 From the CEO As we approach the end of another busy year, it feels like a good moment to pause and take stock of the journey the profession has been, teachers, and the expertise residing within them, all in the face of substantial challenges

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/secondary/news-and-media/ceo-blog/ceo-blog---reflecting-on-resilience-in-2023

Media Release - Addressing national teacher shortages

teacher shortages Media Release - Friday 22 July 2022 The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) welcomes the announcement from the federal Minister, cautions, “Our national focus on increasing supply in the teacher workforce to meet current and future, the extent of the problem we are facing and can ensure fit-for-purpose solutions. “Many options, from our Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) initiative tells us that we don’t have enough people

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/secondary/news-and-media/media-release---addressing-national-teacher-shortages

2c How leaders can support a high-quality professional learning culture

needs by looking at data from: student feedback peer/supervisor feedback parent feedback teacher self, be overlap. Classroom-focused Observation of practice and feedback Coaching Mentoring, Inquiry cycles/action research Modules and courses Online forums/social media Community-focused, professional learning as relevant, collaborative and future-focused. Teachers should be reminded, on their learning? What formal or informal opportunities are there for teachers to receive feedback

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/understand-your-impact/quality-teaching-modules/2c

Guide to Blended Learning

A detailed, research based guide for those leading the setting up/adopting of blended learning, using distance education strategies with face-to-face classroom activities. Includes videos, step by step scenarios and links to resources

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/tools-resources/resource/guide-to-blended-learning

Meet James

to grow with each. In 2015 I was fortunate to be selected as the substantive principal, a leader do you find most rewarding? That’s easy to answer: supporting staff to do their jobs well, of seeing others achieve and derive enjoyment from initiatives that I have led. What’s worked for you, strategies with proven success, and gaining staff support have been fundamental. I would also say, and focus goes into supporting and enhancing teaching and learning. What opportunities do you see

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/campaign/voices-of-the-profession/meet-james

Unpack the Principal Standard

the needs of students, families and carers from communities facing complex challenges, the Principal Standard The Principal Standard consists of three Leadership Requirements and five, by fairness, ethical practice, democratic values and lifelong learning. Principals understand, lead, high standards and foster respect across the whole school community. Principals model ‘learning, with students, staff, families and carers, and the wider community. Principals inspire and motivate children

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/lead-develop/understand-the-principal-standard/unpack-the-principal-standard

National Reconcilation Week 2021

Resource picks from the AITSL team for teachers and leaders, learning services in Australia to develop environments that foster a high level of knowledge and pride, resource and set of cards with further activities for students to explore. Professional, - Archie Roach Archie Roach's famous song with the same name is accompanied by evocative and beautiful illustrations and historical photographs. Finding our Heart - Thomas Mayor A book about

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/campaign/NRW21

Meet Helen

Meet Helen Finlay You are currently: Home Voices of the Profession Meet Helen Helen is a passionate, innovative, and dedicated educational leader, with extensive teaching experience, including, through the necessary changes of school improvement. Hear first-hand from principals about the rewards and challenges of leading their school community

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/campaign/voices-of-the-profession/meet-helen

High Quality Professional Learning Toolkit

practice Flexible delivery Future focused Inquiry focused Sustained duration Targeted alignment, learning plan that is relevant, collaborative and future-focused, , collaboration with peers and feedback on their practice. The following table lists the selection, Mentoring Observation of practice and feedback Community-focused Collaboration based on work samples, Online Modules and courses Webinars/Online forums Research-focused Inquiry/Action research

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/improve-practice/high-quality-professional-learning-toolkit

Problem-solving skills with robotic

This teacher facilitates a lesson where students participate in a robotics lesson. The students are encouraged to solve problems by using data. They record their results in Google Docs which allows them to interrogate the results collaboratively and to further their understandings. The teacher encourages his year 5 and 6 students to look at mathematics in real life circumstances

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/tools-resources/resource/problem-solving-skills-with-robotic-illustration-of-practice