Teachers have a crucial role in preparing students to lead successful and productive lives (BOSTES, 2011).
The Australian Professional Standard for Principals
The Australian Professional Standard for Principals defines the role of a principal, and describes what principals are expected to know, understand and do to achieve in their role. It explores three leadership requirements, and five areas of professional practice.
More information and resources to support Principals in linking the Elements of Learning and Achievement to the Australian Professional Standard for Principals, and the Leadership Profiles can be found by visiting the Principals standard page.
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
The Elements of Learning and Achievement, support the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, and provide a framework that enables teachers to effectively give students a toolkit of skills they need to achieve future success (BOSTES, 2011, page 4).
Information about the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and resources to support teachers in implementing the Elements of Learning and Achievement and mapping their progress against the standards can be found on the following pages:
For teachers looking operating at, or working towards Proficient.
For teachers operating at, or working towards Highly Accomplished/lead.
The Department of Education's website can also provide support about accreditation at all levels, and can be accessed by visiting the Teaching Standards in Action website.
References
BOSTES, Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (2011) Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.