What is the AGQTP?
The AGQTP was established in 2000 to raise the quality, professionalism and status of Australian teachers and school leaders. The program has seen over 240,000 teachers and school leaders participate in professional development opportunities. There are three main objectives for the AGQTP's 2005-2009 phase.
These are to:
1. equip teachers with the skills and knowledge needed for teaching in the 21st Century;
2. provide national leadership in high priority areas of teacher professional learning; and
3. improve the professional standing of school teachers and leaders.
Three elements make up the program:
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National Projects
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AGQTP State and Territory Projects
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Teaching Australia (formerly known as the National Institute for Quality Teaching and School Leadership).
Further information is available on the AGQTP website at http://www.qualityteaching.deewr.gov.au/agqtp/
