Strategic Directions in Professional Learning
Professional learning is delivered by the ACT Department of Education and Training to foster innovation and support the adoption of proven contemporary practice in teaching, learning, school leadership and career development for all staff. Professional learning delivery is guided by:
- The ACT Public Service Learning and Development Framework

- The Union Collective Agreements
- Performance management processes including Professional Pathways for teachers, Principal
- Appraisal for principals and the Performance Management Scheme for administrative staff - published on Index - Departments Intranet (log on details required)

- System priorities under the DET Strategic Plan
(208kb) - The School Excellence Initiative
- The School Improvement Framework.
There are a number of guiding publications in place to drive the implementation of these programs. They include:
- The ACT DET Professional Learning Policy (in development)
- Professional Learning Fund Guidelines
- Smart Schools: Smart Futures
(673kb) - Leadership and Management Framework (in development)


