Organisation
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
Acronym:
AITSL
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Guide
Guidelines for the optimal deployment of teaching assistants in Australian classrooms
When strategically deployed, research shows teaching assistants' contributions can significantly enhance student progress and achievement. These guidelines aim to help schools maximise the impact of teaching assistant. The guidelines provide practical, evidence-informed advice and include seven key strategies for schools to use to maximise the effectiveness of their teaching assistants.
Discussion paper
Indigenous cultural competency in the Australian teaching workforce
This paper aims to facilitate a re-imagining of how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, identities and histories are reflected and understood in Australian classrooms. The ultimate goal is to improve how Australian education systems embrace the development of a culturally competent teaching workforce and culturally safe environments for Indigenous learners.
Report
Spotlight: Attendance matters
The effects of non-attendance are cumulative and if they begin in the early years of schooling, they persist into future years. As a result, early attendance patterns, particularly in pre-school and Year 1 of compulsory schooling, are vital, according to this report.
Report
One teaching profession: teacher registration in Australia
This review looked at teacher registration in Australia to ensure processes are nationally consistent, rigorous and focused on teacher quality. The final report outlines 17 recommendations to strengthen teacher registration.
Guide
Leading for impact: Australian guidelines for school leadership development
These guidelines will make it easier for systems and sectors, principals, and other education leaders to find and develop future leaders, and ensure pathways to leadership are clear and inclusive.