AITSL Annual Report 2011-12 - Australian Institute for Teaching and ...

From the ChairI am delighted to present this report on theoperations of the Australian Institute for Teaching andTeachers and school leaders play a vital rolein helping children and young people grow toambition agreed by all Australian Education Ministersin the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians of 2008.progress against the challenging work program that Ministers have set for us.of innovative national polices that were closely informed by Australian and internationalexperience and research. We are acutely conscious that AITSL’s mission to help buildconditions of equity and excellence in education for all young Australians must be drivenby a strong international evidence base, with lessons drawn to relate to varied Australianconditions. Importantly, we have a deep and abiding commitment to being involved in aconstructive and collaborative relationship with all the jurisdictions and sectors.In the last twelve months, we have publicly celebrated the superb achievements ofthe nation’s teachers and school leaders. We have also made substantial progressprofessional learning charter for teachers and school leaders. These will be presented toMinisters in August 2012.optimism as we work with educators across Australia on delivering policies and materialsto support the cultivation of excellence.Our achievements would not have been possible without the contribution of thededicated people who make up the AITSL Board. In March 2012 the members of AITSL’sfoundation Board completed their terms as Directors. I want to pay tribute to theirprofessionalism, their expert knowledge, their hard work and their passion for education.continues to build on that strong foundation.We thank the profession for their commitment and passion for education and theirimportant contributions to shaping and enhancing AITSL’s work.Anthony MackayChair6 AITSL Annual Report 2011–2012