The Australian Council of Deans of Education leads the development of the discipline of education through political advocacy, stakeholder collaboration, policy critique, and research and advocates for the future of the teaching profession across early childhood, school, vocational education and broader higher education contexts.
ACDE undertakes a program of work in collaboration with its members and key stakeholders who make up the ecosystem for teacher education and development in Australia.
Leading national conversations to enhance the public standing of the education profession and promote the importance of evidence-based practices and policies in teacher education.
Promoting research to inform the evidence base that contributes to educational theory, policy and practice nationally and internationally.
Partnering with key stakeholders, governments and universities in educational policy and program development, review and implementation.
Providing members with a forum to debate, develop, share professional learning and grow expertise in educational leadership across tertiary education sectors.