Welcome to 2026!
For many, the academic year is already underway; for others, students are just beginning to stream back into classrooms. This year, we’re excited to share some new initiatives as well as a few changes to how ACSA will operate and deliver professional learning. We look forward to working with you and supporting your growth throughout the year ahead. Firstly, here is a quick recap of what 2025 looked like. - ACSA Insights podcasts were a big hit and we were lucky to spend time with some outstanding educators. You can catch up on Spotify or You Tube.
- We welcomed 5 new Executive Committee members: Dr Nicole Brownlie, Dr Rebecca Cairns, Jennifer Parrett, Alex Wharton and Andrew Oberthur.
- We had an incredible response to our position statement on the proposed Teaching and Learning Commission.
Curriculum Perspectives: |
Welcome to 2026!
For many, the academic year is already underway; for others, students are just beginning to stream back into classrooms. This year, we’re excited to share some new initiatives as well as a few changes to how ACSA will operate and deliver professional learning. We look forward to working with you and supporting your growth throughout the year ahead. Firstly, here is a quick recap of what 2025 looked like. - ACSA Insights podcasts were a big hit and we were lucky to spend time with some outstanding educators. You can catch up on Spotify or You Tube.
- We welcomed 5 new Executive Committee members: Dr Nicole Brownlie, Dr Rebecca Cairns, Jennifer Parrett, Alex Wharton and Andrew Oberthur.
- We had an incredible response to our position statement on the proposed Teaching and Learning Commission.
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So, what’s new for this year?
Our Executive Director recently met with several members to gain a deeper understanding of what they value most in their ACSA membership and what they hope to see moving forward. Following these conversations, the Executive Committee met to consider how this feedback should shape our strategic direction for the year ahead. Over the coming weeks and months, we will begin sharing updates and outlining the changes that will guide how ACSA operates and delivers professional learning. In summary, our four key objectives are: - Curriculum Perspectives
- Professional Learning
- Symposiums and Conferences
- Advocacy
With these objectives in mind, there will be some important shifts in how we approach our work this year. As part of the AAAE — the Australian Alliance of Associations in Education — it became increasingly clear in the final months of 2025 that we are truly stronger together. We are committed to forming closer alliances with other education associations to share expertise, amplify our impact, and strengthen our collective voice. This collaboration will open the door to a richer range of opportunities, including: - enhanced support and access to professional learning,
- combined panel discussions featuring diverse perspectives,
- shared journal reading events and author Q&A sessions,
- interviews,
- and more regular research updates.
Anna, our Executive Director, is currently meeting with many association Presidents to co‑design a year-long professional learning framework that will reflect the needs and priorities of the sector. |
So, what’s new for this year?
Our Executive Director recently met with several members to gain a deeper understanding of what they value most in their ACSA membership and what they hope to see moving forward. Following these conversations, the Executive Committee met to consider how this feedback should shape our strategic direction for the year ahead. Over the coming weeks and months, we will begin sharing updates and outlining the changes that will guide how ACSA operates and delivers professional learning. In summary, our four key objectives are: - Curriculum Perspectives
- Professional Learning
- Symposiums and Conferences
- Advocacy
With these objectives in mind, there will be some important shifts in how we approach our work this year. As part of the AAAE — the Australian Alliance of Associations in Education — it became increasingly clear in the final months of 2025 that we are truly stronger together. We are committed to forming closer alliances with other education associations to share expertise, amplify our impact, and strengthen our collective voice. This collaboration will open the door to a richer range of opportunities, including: - enhanced support and access to professional learning,
- combined panel discussions featuring diverse perspectives,
- shared journal reading events and author Q&A sessions,
- interviews,
- and more regular research updates.
Anna, our Executive Director, is currently meeting with many association Presidents to co‑design a year-long professional learning framework that will reflect the needs and priorities of the sector. |
ACSA's Symposium ....hold tight...it's under construction and we're working hard behind the scenes |
ACSA's Symposium ....hold tight...it's under construction and we're working hard behind the scenes |
What became clear last year is that there is now significant competition for both conference venues and attendance, and the demands on organising high‑quality conferences and symposiums have increased substantially. As a national organisation, it is also challenging to identify locations that effectively support and accommodate all of our members. With this in mind, this year we will be exploring two different approaches to how we deliver our events. - A one day online symposium which will include our AGM
- Support and the provision of a stream at two other associations which form part of the AAAE.
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What became clear last year is that there is now significant competition for both conference venues and attendance, and the demands on organising high‑quality conferences and symposiums have increased substantially. As a national organisation, it is also challenging to identify locations that effectively support and accommodate all of our members. With this in mind, this year we will be exploring two different approaches to how we deliver our events. - A one day online symposium which will include our AGM
- Support and the provision of a stream at two other associations which form part of the AAAE.
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We greatly value our members and recognise the increasing pressure to prioritise professional learning budgets across a range of competing needs. In response, we are enhancing the value of membership to ensure it provides meaningful, high‑quality benefits that directly support professional growth and connection. Membership will now include the following benefits:- Access to Curriculum Perspectives via Springer Publishing using your personal login number - your details can be found by emailing acsa@acsa.edu.au
- ACSA Insights Podcasts
- Curriculum Specialist Q&A Panel Discussions delivered online.
- School Showcases highlighting innovative curriculum practices.
- Article Reading Club, including opportunities to explore selected papers in discussion with the authors.
- Access to our Academic Database which is password protected
- Exclusive updates on ACSA’s work with the Australian Alliance of Associations in Education (AAAE), as well as our engagement with government and education departments on Curriculum Reform.
- Opportunities for discounts with partner education associations.
- Opportunities to engage with ACSA at curriculum specialist conferences.
- Discounts on ACSA conferences and symposiums
- Discounts on ACSA publications.
- Online Webinars across a range of curriculum topics.
- Curriculum Series events that count towardsProfessional Learning hours for teacher registration.
Our monthly offerings will be sent through the month preceding and follow us on our social media for updates not only on our work, but that of our fellow education organisations. |
We greatly value our members and recognise the increasing pressure to prioritise professional learning budgets across a range of competing needs. In response, we are enhancing the value of membership to ensure it provides meaningful, high‑quality benefits that directly support professional growth and connection. Membership will now include the following benefits:- Access to Curriculum Perspectives via Springer Publishing using your personal login number - your details can be found by emailing acsa@acsa.edu.au
- ACSA Insights Podcasts
- Curriculum Specialist Q&A Panel Discussions delivered online.
- School Showcases highlighting innovative curriculum practices.
- Article Reading Club, including opportunities to explore selected papers in discussion with the authors.
- Access to our Academic Database which is password protected
- Exclusive updates on ACSA’s work with the Australian Alliance of Associations in Education (AAAE), as well as our engagement with government and education departments on Curriculum Reform.
- Opportunities for discounts with partner education associations.
- Opportunities to engage with ACSA at curriculum specialist conferences.
- Discounts on ACSA conferences and symposiums
- Discounts on ACSA publications.
- Online Webinars across a range of curriculum topics.
- Curriculum Series events that count towardsProfessional Learning hours for teacher registration.
Our monthly offerings will be sent through the month preceding and follow us on our social media for updates not only on our work, but that of our fellow education organisations. |
Dr Alison Bedford and her team continue to lead the field in curriculum scholarship through the publication of our flagship journal. Two editions are scheduled for release this year. If you would like to receive a hard copy, please let us know and we will email you the release details as they become available. EditorAlison Bedford PhDUniversity of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia Editorial BoardCarol Bertram PhDUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa -
Marie Brennan PhDVictoria University, Melbourne, Australia -
Andreas Brunold PhDUniversity of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany -
Bill Green PhDCharles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia -
Sue Grieshaber PhDLa Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia -
Neil Harrison PhDMacquarie University, Sydney, Australia -
Daniel F. Johnson-Mardones PhDUniversity of Chile, Santiago, Chile -
Kerry Kennedy PhDEducation University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong -
John Chi Kin Lee PhDEducation University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong -
Eve Mayes PhDDeakin University, Burwood, Australia -
Lucinda McKnight PhDDeakin University, Burwood, Australia -
Graham McPhail PhDUniversity of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -
Nicole Mockler PhDUniversity of Sydney, Sydney, Australia -
Joao Paraskeva PhDUniversity of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom -
Stewart Riddle PhDUniversity of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia -
Sophie Rudolph PhDMelbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia -
Glenn Savage PhDUniversity of Western Australia, Perth, Australia -
Shan Simmonds PhDNorth-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa -
Chuanbao Tan PhDBeijing Normal University, Beijing, China -
Jennifer Tatebe PhDUniversity of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -
Greg Thomas PhDUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada -
Sara Weuffen PhDUNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia -
Weili Zhao PhDHangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
With nearly 200,000 downloads each year, there is exciting work happening in this field. We will continue to navigate the changing landscape of curriculum. We shall focus even more on the role we can play in curriculum reform and debate within the political sphere. 2026 sees a line up of meetings and relationships with state and territory Departments of Education, as well as involvement with AAAE on the proposed Teaching and Learning commission. |
Dr Alison Bedford and her team continue to lead the field in curriculum scholarship through the publication of our flagship journal. Two editions are scheduled for release this year. If you would like to receive a hard copy, please let us know and we will email you the release details as they become available. EditorAlison Bedford PhDUniversity of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia Editorial BoardCarol Bertram PhDUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa -
Marie Brennan PhDVictoria University, Melbourne, Australia -
Andreas Brunold PhDUniversity of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany -
Bill Green PhDCharles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia -
Sue Grieshaber PhDLa Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia -
Neil Harrison PhDMacquarie University, Sydney, Australia -
Daniel F. Johnson-Mardones PhDUniversity of Chile, Santiago, Chile -
Kerry Kennedy PhDEducation University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong -
John Chi Kin Lee PhDEducation University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong -
Eve Mayes PhDDeakin University, Burwood, Australia -
Lucinda McKnight PhDDeakin University, Burwood, Australia -
Graham McPhail PhDUniversity of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -
Nicole Mockler PhDUniversity of Sydney, Sydney, Australia -
Joao Paraskeva PhDUniversity of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom -
Stewart Riddle PhDUniversity of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia -
Sophie Rudolph PhDMelbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia -
Glenn Savage PhDUniversity of Western Australia, Perth, Australia -
Shan Simmonds PhDNorth-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa -
Chuanbao Tan PhDBeijing Normal University, Beijing, China -
Jennifer Tatebe PhDUniversity of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -
Greg Thomas PhDUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada -
Sara Weuffen PhDUNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia -
Weili Zhao PhDHangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
With nearly 200,000 downloads each year, there is exciting work happening in this field. We will continue to navigate the changing landscape of curriculum. We shall focus even more on the role we can play in curriculum reform and debate within the political sphere. 2026 sees a line up of meetings and relationships with state and territory Departments of Education, as well as involvement with AAAE on the proposed Teaching and Learning commission. |
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