Australian Council of Deans of Education

The Australian Council of Deans of Education (ACDE) is the peak association of the deans of faculties and heads of schools of education in Australian universities and other higher education institutions.

Faculties and Schools of Education produce the majority of educational research and scholarship on educational issues in Australia. They are responsible for initial and post-initial teacher education for learners of all ages (early childhood, primary, middle years, secondary and adult) and for furthering the research basis for professional practice and policy in each of these spheres. They also provide further professional study and research training for those concerned with individual, organisational and community learning and development. Their coursework and research graduates work in a wide range of workplaces and occupations, not only in formal and informal education settings, but also in the public and private sector more generally.

What's happening...

• 25-26 February 2010 - shared AARE & ACDE Research Futures Summit UTS, Sydney
• Next ACDE conference is on 23-24 September 2010, University of Canberra
• Past events:
  • 2 December 2009 Board meeting Canberra
  • 13 November 2009 Professor Peter Renshaw has breakfast with Minister Gillard
  • 15 October 2009, Professor Toni Downes (Charles Sturt University) new ACDE President. Professor Peter Renshaw(UQ) to remain as Secretary/Treasurer.

Full list of submissions and advice to members