Description
Program Overview
AISWA is excited to partner with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), one of the world’s leading independent educational research organisations, in delivering an evidence-informed professional learning program for school improvement. Facilitated by ACER, this 2-day program is designed to introduce school leaders to an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, drawing upon the expertise of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The program will provide participants with an introduction to ACER’s School Improvement Tool (SIT) and facilitate an exploration of the key levers for school improvement. A significant component of the program will focus on applying these concepts and tools to the local context of AISWA schools.
Target Audience
School Improvement Leaders including Principals, Deputy Principals, Sub-school leaders and other strategic leadership roles. Schools are encouraged to bring 2-3 participants (if possible) to help best engage in the tool's context-specific aspects.
Outcomes
Participants will:
- Gain insights into effective school improvement leadership through a common language for student-centred improvement
- Gain a foundational understanding of ACER’s School Improvement Tool (SIT), its research base, and its role in driving evidence-informed school improvement
- Develop the ability to explore key levers for school improvement through the SIT framework and acquire initial skills in applying the SIT to the local context
- Achieve greater clarity in identifying the next steps for school improvement efforts.
Presenters
Julie Murkins
Julie is a Senior Research Fellow at ACER and leads the CSSI’s School Improvement Services. She has over 35 years’ experience in education, including 22 years as a school principal in both NSW and the ACT, spanning a wide range of contexts and communities. Public sector experience includes directorships in two Australian government departments and in the Australian Capital Territory’s Education Directorate. She has extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and educators and specialises in teacher and leader development. Julie provides change management support and advice as systems and schools embark on improvement journeys.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
ACER Leading School Improvement
Date / Time
12 May 2025 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 16:00Delivery Format : In Person
Wollaston Conference Centre - Perth
AddressWollaston Road
Mt Claremont 6010
Australia
PL Hours : 7.00
ACER Leading School Improvement
Date / Time
13 May 2025 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 16:00Delivery Format : In Person
Wollaston Conference Centre - Perth
AddressWollaston Road
Mt Claremont 6010
Australia