Aboriginal Education Committee Guide and Self-reflection
Aboriginal Education Committee - A guide
A guide to establishing a effective Aboriginal Education Committee
Rationale
This guide provides schools with an example of strategies and processes that could guide the effective establishment, governance and monitoring of an Aboriginal Education Committee within their school.
The development of this resource ensures that the voices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff, students, families and communities are heard in the decision-making processes that occur within a school. Through strong relationships, collaboration, and partnerships with all other members of the whole school community we will see Aboriginal students achieve their aspirations and educational potential.
The Aboriginal Education Committee should be an active and sustainable leadership group with a school established in consultation and collaboration with the Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) and/or relevant community groups to identify various strategies and/or initiatives contextually appropriate to the local whole school community. The Aboriginal Education Committee, partners with the school executive team and will provide support to the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
Timeframe for use:
The Aboriginal Education Committee should be a sustainable and functioning leadership group working collaboratively within the school and its establishment and continuation should be supported by the Principal and executive within the school.
Intended audience:
All NSW Public Schools.
Instructions for use:
Instructions for use are included within the resource.
Evidence base:
Alignment to system priorities and/or needs:
This resource also supports and aligns to:
- Aboriginal Education Policy
- Turning Policy into Action, Support guide for school implementation
- Walking Together, Working Together 2020-2030 DoE and NSW AECG Partnership Agreement
The evidence base and supporting documents are listed within the document.
Alignment to School Excellence Framework:
This resource aligns to aspects of the Learning and Leading Domains with particular focus on community engagement.
Consulted with:
Teaching Quality and Impact Directorate, Aboriginal Education, Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate.
Reviewed by:
Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate.
Created/last updated:
December 2023.
Anticipated resource review date:
This resource will be reviewed in December 2024. To ensure ongoing improvement of this resource, feedback on this resource can be provided via the survey or QR code below.
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Aboriginal Education Committee Self-reflection
Rationale
This self-reflection provides schools with key information to support the effective establishment and review of an Aboriginal Education Committee within their school.
The development of this Self-reflection ensures that the voices of Aboriginal staff, students, families and communities are heard in the decision-making processes that occur within a school and provides an opportunity to review the purpose and impact of the committee. It is only through the development of strong relationships, collaboration, and partnerships within the committee and with all other members of the whole school community we will see Aboriginal students achieve their aspirations and educational potential.
The Aboriginal Education Committee should be an active and sustainable leadership group established in consultation and collaboration with the Local AECG and/or relevant community groups to identify strategies and/or initiatives contextually appropriate to the local whole school community. Providing support to the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
Timeframe for use:
The Aboriginal Education Committee should be a sustainable and functional leadership group working collaboratively within the school and its establishment and continuation should be supported by the Principal and executive within the school.
Intended audience:
All NSW Public Schools.
Instructions for use:
Instructions for use are included within the resource.
Evidence base:
Alignment to system priorities and/or needs:
This resource also supports and aligns to:
- Aboriginal Education Policy
- Turning Policy into Action, Support guide for school implementation
- Walking Together, Working Together 2020-2030 DoE and NSW AECG Partnership Agreement
The evidence base and supporting documents are listed within the document.
Alignment to School Excellence Framework:
This resource aligns to aspects of the Learning and Leading Domains with particular focus on learning culture, wellbeing, community engagement and educational leadership.
Consulted with:
Teaching Quality and Impact Directorate, Aboriginal Education. Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate.
Reviewed by:
Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate.
Created/last updated:
December 2023.
Anticipated resource review date:
This resource will be reviewed in December 2024. To ensure ongoing improvement of this resource, feedback on this resource can be provided via the survey or QR code below.
