About Us
State Presidents at the 50th Anniversary Dinner, Geelong Grammar
The Australian College of Educators (ACE) is the only national professional association which represents educators across all sectors and systems.
Our Members
Our more than 5,500 members from preschool to tertiary have made a commitment to the profession and to their own professional growth and development by coming together with their colleagues to engage in a range of professional activities which centre on both the enduring educational issues and the hot topics of the day.
Our Activities
Within the College we stimulate and support communities of practice, develop national, regional and local networks, provide high quality publications (hard copy and electronic), strongly support Branches and Regional Groups with their activities, and conduct and circulate research via our Foundation. Outstanding educators are recognized annually by the award of Fellow and the College Medal.
Our Role
ACE was founded to provide an independent voice for educators and advance the education profession. Now, half a century later and in an increasingly complex educational environment, it is even more important that the voices of those who educate our nation are heard and that they have a forum in which to inform themselves; discuss and debate issues; and seek to find shared solutions to current educational questions.
Our Future
New forms of communication and information technologies are providing exciting opportunities for supporting and sustaining a national dialogue on educational issues among our members, and for expanding our capacity as an organisation to advance our profession.
Welcome to ACE!
The Australian College of Educators (ACE) is an independent professional association aimed at advancing the education profession nationally.
Australian educators work in an increasingly changing landscape. Issues of concern to educators include the national agenda of accountability through high stakes testing; teaching standards and performance pay for teachers; the introduction of our first national curriculum; the debate in early childhood education surrounding structured or a play-based curriculum; teaching standards and quality of education in higher education and VET; and funding of education across all levels.
Now more than ever educators need a strong and united voice. As a national, non-aligned organisation, representing educators working across all sectors and levels of education, ACE is in a strong position to provide that voice on the national stage. Join us and help us give voice to the concerns of educators and enhance the status of our profession.
Regards,
Robert Lingard
Chair & National President