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School Leadership and Educational Quality

• Vision and values •Operational
•Knowledge and Leadership •Relational
Leadership
understanding Require- •Strategic
Emphasis
• Personal qualities, ments •Systemic
lens
social and inter- lens
personal skills
Professional
Figure 3.4 Practices
Australian Professional lens
Standard for Principals
Diagram
• Leading teaching and learning
notes Adapted • Developing self and others
from Australian • Leading improvement, innovation and change
Institute for Teaching • Leading the management of the school
and School Leadership • Engaging and working with the community
(2020, p. 11).

agents of change, promoting innovation and continuous improvement
within schools.

Objective
To define the essential competencies and practices for educational lead-
ership in the country, ensuring effective and equitable school manage-
ment.

Structure and Content
The Australian Professional Standard for Principals programme estab-
lishes three key areas of leadership:
• Educational Leadership. Improvement of teaching and learning
within the school.
• Organizational Leadership. Management of resources and adminis-
trative processes.
• Community Leadership. Connection with families and the school
community.

Associated Programmes
• Training and Professional Development for Principals. Based on the
national standard, aimed at the enhancement of school leaders.
• Self-assessment and Professional Reflection. A framework used by
principals to evaluate their strengths and areas for improvement.

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