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 following programs and guiding publications:
- ACT Public Service Learning and Development Framework

- Employment agreements
- Performance management processes including Professional Pathways for Teachers, Principal’s Performance and Development Agreement
- Professional Learning Policy (ACT DET)
- Professional Learning Guidelines - published on Index - Department's Intranet (log on details required)

- Quality Teaching model - print publications - Quality Teaching in ACT Schools: A Classroom Practice Guide (2008) and Quality Teaching in ACT Schools: An Assessment Practice Guide (2008)
- School Improvement Framework
- School Improvement in ACT Public Schools: Directions 2010-2013
- School Leadership Framework
- Smart Schools: Smart Futures
(673kb) - System priorities under the DET Strategic Plan
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