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Tomorrow marks the start of the 2026 ASPA National Summit. Join us for two days of presentations, discussions, and collaboration with Australia’s education community. 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮

Only three days remain until the 2026 ASPA National Summit. We look forward to welcoming education leaders for a program of meaningful dialogue and professional exchange. 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮

With 4 days remaining, the ASPA National Summit 2026 is approaching. Prepare to engage with distinguished speakers and explore the key issues shaping secondary education. 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮

What happens when teaching reform meets classroom reality? In the latest ASPA blog, Peter Howes examines the implementation gap and why well-intentioned reforms can fall short without the right support, context, and resourcing for educators. Read more: aspa.asn.au/post/the-imple…

The 2026 ASPA National Summit is just 5 days away. Join principals, policymakers, researchers, and education leaders for 2 days of insightful discussion and collaboration. 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧 We are honoured to welcome Senator @senatorpennyqld, a Greens Senator for Queensland, a former secondary school teacher and advocate for education, social services, and community engagement.

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧 We are honoured to welcome Hon @JulianLeeser MP, Member for Berowra and an experienced federal parliamentarian, bringing legal, policy, and leadership insights to the Summit program.

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧 We are honoured to welcome The Honourable @JasonClareMP, Australia’s Minister for Education and a long‑serving federal parliamentarian with extensive experience in national policy and leadership.

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧 We are honoured to welcome @andy_mison, President of ASPA, Director of @aitsl, experienced educator, and advocate for Australian school leaders and their communities. tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/regis…

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 We are pleased to present the remaining distinguished speakers who will contribute their expertise to the 2026 ASPA National Summit. Full program details: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/progr… 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/regis…

We are pleased to introduce some of the distinguished speakers who will share their insights and expertise at the 2026 ASPA National Summit. Check the full program details here: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/progr… 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/regis…

The Australian Secondary Principals’ Association is pleased to welcome John Cleary and Summer Howarth, who will MC the ASPA National Summit 2026, facilitating lively dialogue and debate over our two days together! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/regis…

The ASPA board met with WA Director General Jay Peckitt in Perth this week, to discuss new learning pathways and schooling models, disability education, policy collaboration between school leaders and systems, and contemporary definitions of learning success. @WASSEALeaders

Principals’ voices must guide the new Teaching and Learning Commission. ASPA calls for leadership recognition, coherent frameworks, reduced admin, and stronger evidence-informed decision-making. Read the full article: aspa.asn.au/post/before-th… #ASPA #EducationLeadership

Join the 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! We encourage public secondary school principals and deputies to secure their place and contribute to this significant national conversation. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/regis…

Registrations are now open for the 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, to be held at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Learn more & register: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026 #ASPA2026NationalSummit

ASPA President @andy_mison is at Parliament House this week, meeting @LukeGoslingMP on our proposal to let teaching in remote/regional schools count as ‘specified work’ under the Working Holiday visa, and with @senatorpennyqld on the Greens’ education priorities.

A big week of leadership in Queensland! ASPA President @andy_mison connecting with principals, delivering ‘National Agenda’ workshop and attending the QSPA state council. Thank you to outgoing QSPA President Mark Breckenridge, and welcome to new QSPA President Kirsten Ferdinands!

We were pleasantly surprised to see ASPA President @andy_mison included in Newscorp's 'National Education Power List' this week. It's a welcome recognition of ASPA's advocacy and influence on behalf of public school leaders. dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news…

ASPA President @andy_mison had the privilege of speaking to the @NSWSPC retired principals group yesterday on the national landscape. This experienced group plays a vital role in supporting current leaders and public education. We stand on the shoulders of giants!