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5 Steps to Moving Forward and Improving Schools

CSA’s Executive Officer, Andrew Taylor, has developed a five-step approach for schools that they can voluntarily undertake to assist them in maturing and improving school-based practices.

ACNC Review Terms of Reference

This document is a review of the ACNC legislation in relation to the Review Terms of Reference.

ACSI - Flourishing Schools FSCM Australia Pilot Overview

Hear from Dr. Lynn Swaner as she provides an overview and synthesis of the Flourishing Schools Culture Model Australia Pilot, the instrument and the five key domain areas, presented by Dr. Lynn Swaner of ACSI. About the Australia Pilot In 2018, the Association of Christian Schools international (ACSI) sought to explore the following questions: How do Christian schools flourish? What elements of school culture contribute to flourishing, and do some elements matter more than others? Is there a roadmap to school flourishing that can be validated by empirical research in Christian schools? The outcome of their rigorous investigations and testing within over 65 schools and 15000 participants was the development of this exciting new survey research tool—the Flourishing School Culture Instrument (FSCI). The survey clusters a range of validated constructs into five domains of flourishing: Purpose; Relationships; Teaching and Learning; Expertise and Resources; and Well-Being. These domains provide a compelling and comprehensive picture of the areas in which Christian schools can focus their efforts and resources in order to promote a flourishing school culture and community.

ACSI - Flourishing Schools Research - Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview of ACSI's FLourishing Schools research and also includes an outline of the Flourishing School Culture Model. Validated by research, the Flourishing School Culture Model (FSCM) provides culture-level insight to Christian schools on how their students, educators, and school communities flourish in the domains of Purpose, Relationships, Learning Orientation, Expertise & Resources, and Well-Being. The companion school culture assessment tool, the Flourishing School Culture Instrument (FSCI), offers predictive insights to individual schools regarding their unique strengths and opportunities for growth in these domains.

ACSI - FSCI Research Report, 2019. Flourishing Schools: Research on Christian School Culture and Community

How do Christian schools flourish? What elements of school culture contribute to flourishing, and do some elements matter more than others? Is there a roadmap to school flourishing that can be validated by empirical research in Christian schools? In 2018, ACSI Research sought to answer these questions through rigorous research on Christian school cultures, by using a new research tool—the Flourishing School Culture Instrument (FSCI). This report provides detailed information about instrument design and fielding, as well as unpacks FSCI findings and the FSCM model for Christian educators which, when taken together, provide measurable signposts on a roadmap toward flourishing Christian schools. The Flourishing School Culture Model (FSCM) provides a research-validated path to flourishing for Christian schools in the domains of Purpose, Relationships, Teaching & Learning, Expertise & Resources, and Well-Being. The Flourishing School Culture Instrument (FSCI) continues to benefit Christian schools by measuring the core components of flourishing for their unique school cultures.

ACT Child Safety Policy

The purpose of the Child Safety Policy is to outline to employees, contractors and volunteers the expectations in relation to safeguarding matters involving children and young people. This is resource is available only to SRS Plus participants.

ACT Christian School General Staff Superannuation Payments Reference Sheet 2018-2021

This document provides a summary of payments that attract superannuation under the ACT Christian School General Staff (Multi-Enterprise Agreement)

ACT Christian Schools General Staff MEA 2018-2021 - Averaging Formula

ACT Christian Schools General Staff MEA (Multi-Enterprise Agreement) 2018-2021 - Averaging Formula

ACT Conversion Practices Ban - Factsheet

The scant 776 word 'Factsheet" which underpins the clandestine "consultation" process undertaken by the ACT Government.

ACT General Staff MEA 2021

ACT General Staff MEA (Multi Enterprise Agreement) 2021

Course Guide | Aspire: Navigating the Path to Female Leadership

This course guide contains all the session information, including details of our incredible line-up of speakers, as well as further details about the course.

CSA Architecture - 2020 Horizon and Beyond

The CSA Architecture, 2020 Horizon and Beyond, seeks to frame Christian education in terms of stages of development and maturity. The new conceptualisation recognises that schools are on a pathway to maturity and have varying needs, depending on the age and stage of their community.

CSA Leadership Framework

CSA, in a landmark partnership with Andy Wolfe and Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership in the United Kingdom, have developed this ground-breaking new leadership resource: The CSA Leadership Framework. For Christian school leaders to flourish, they need to be equipped with a clear understanding of the types of practices that will enhance and expand their leadership capacity within Christian schools. The 12 leadership practices that are outlined in this document draw from explicitly biblical principles, Christian wisdom, and quality research. The practices have been identified, discussed, refined, and expanded through thoughtful and reflective conversations with theological experts and Christian educational leaders from across the United Kingdom and Australia, including a working party of 20 experienced and emerging leaders from member schools across Australia. The framework draws heavily from the work of the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership, and in particular from their seminal work: Called, Connected, Committed: 24 Leadership Practices for Educational Leaders (2020). The framework also seeks to recognise the unique context of Christian schooling in Australia and embeds CSA Architecture and specifically Flourish materials within the framework. Furthermore, the framework links seamlessly to the Australian Institute of Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) Australian Professional Standards for Principals. The CSA Leadership Framework is an ideal starting point for the important conversation and work of leadership development within Christian schools. Read below part of the document foreword by Dr. Daniel Pampuch. Leadership is a fundamental part of providing excellent Christian education. Schools led well are flourishing, dynamic places to be. Schools that are led well, see staff empowered and released to do their vital work and young lives transformed so that they may take their place in the world. Good leadership often looks effortless. It is like witnessing a superb athlete, dancer or artist at work. They perform at such a high level that it almost appears that what they do is innate or a divine gift. Though some people are natural leaders most have grown and matured over time to be effective and of impact. To this end, CSA is committed to providing a leadership framework and an approach that will assist in training up a new generation of leaders to support the flourishing of Christian school communities across Australia. This CSA Leadership Framework is a valuable resource for Christian education. At the heart of the document is the motivation behind why one might choose to lead. This is a deep theological question and, if answered sufficiently, will ensure that aspirants pursue leadership for the right reasons. CSA has engaged with the work of the Church of England and believe their Called, Connected, Committed (CCC) approach establishes a strong basis for the entry into and through the leadership journey. There is nothing more powerful than a leader knowing that they are called to the work before them and, with Christ’s help, will be equipped and empowered for the work he has set for them to complete... * Please note this resource will be for CSA members only.

CSA Leadership Rubric

The purpose of the CSA Leadership Rubric is to provide a reflective tool that seeks to develop the leadership capacity and capability of teachers and school leaders within Australian Christian schools. It identifies and describes critical practices that Christian school leaders require to create the organisational culture and conditions through which quality learning and teaching is enabled. It is important to recognise that the use of the CSA Leadership Rubric is applicable to all educators, teachers as well as school leaders. The CSA Leadership Rubric, is to be used in conjunction with the CSA Leadership Framework. The Rubric takes the next step by identifying that leadership development sits with a career path and is developmental.

FUSE Executive Leaders Business Course

The Executive Leaders Business Course provides an overview of the fundamentals of school business and governance for executive or aspiring executive level educators, support and administration leaders. This course is part of CSA's leadership development initiative, FUSE: Find, Upskill and Support Emerging leaders.

Missional Governance: Boards that Transform (playbook)

Access the playbook to the program, Missional Governance: Boards that Transform. The aim of Missional Governance: Boards that Transform is to provide school boards with an opportunity to step back – just for a moment – and evaluate the "why" behind what they do. Learn more about this transformational program at csa.edu.au/missionalgovernance

Printable A4 CSA Leadership Framework Matrix

Access an A4 print-ready version of the CSA Leadership Framework Matrix. The CSA Leadership Framework Matrix is an overview of all the components that make up the Leadership Framework. In the published version of the CSA Leadership Framework, the matrix spreads across two pages. This print-ready pdf download provides a simplified matrix, as well as a more detailed version in a one-page layout.

Summit Handbook - National Leaders' Summit 2022

The Summit Handbook contains all the information you need for the 2022 National Leaaders' Summit, including handy notes fields for use with your device. To help you prepare for the Summit, we encourage you to download the Summit Handbook now and either print it (perhaps on environmentally friendly paper) or download it directly to the device you are bringing with you.

AGM Report on a page: 2021

The year in review: 2021 An overview of 2021, highlighting our mission, focus, strategy and key performance indicators.

Australian Schools and the Common Good - Infographic

The Cardus Education Survey Australia McCrindle Infographic of Australian schools and the Common Good, as featured at the 2020 launch of the report.

CSA Architecture - 2020 Horizon and Beyond

The CSA Architecture, 2020 Horizon and Beyond, seeks to frame Christian education in terms of stages of development and maturity. The new conceptualisation recognises that schools are on a pathway to maturity and have varying needs, depending on the age and stage of their community.

CSA Enrolment Toolkit

The CSA Enrolment Toolkit is developed with expert advice from Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers to assist schools in ensuring a sound contractual basis for enrolments, that also takes into account the unique basis of Christian Schools. The Toolkit is a compressed (zipped) folder containing guidance notes and template documents.

CSA Services and Support Guide

Christian Schools Australia (CSA) is a national association providing support for the delivery of Christ centered educational excellence within Christian Schools. Established in 2002, CSA is committed to advancing the Kingdom of God by advocating, supporting and resourcing Christian schools, and their wider school communities. CSA supports and serves member schools directly and through extensive professional, development and networks. CSA provides professional services, bespoke resources, direct assistance, information and advice to its members. We are a voice for Christian schools, advocating for their needs in the national and global environment. The prospectus (CSA Services and Support Guide) outlines the services and benefits available to CSA members.

Flourish: A Vision of Christian Schooling (Staff Induction Program)

The Flourish Project (Staff Induction Program) has been specifically designed to be run as a full day of training. It is, however, comprised of four individual sessions that can be used as separate training modules if desired. The four modules are: Vision, Culture, Faith and Practice. There is a Facilitators Guide and a number of resources for each session including the session playbooks and immersion videos.

Governance Resources: 2021 Model Constitution Toolkit

The 2021 Model Constitution Toolkit contains - Model Constitution for a Church Governed School Model Constitution for a Community Governed School Guide to the CSA Model Constitutions The Toolkit is in a compressed (zipped) folder. Updated 17 February 2021 (See Guide for details of changes)

OpenBook: A Biblical Literacy Program

This project involved the development of a course consisting of four units. The units developed by Vose College (WA) and Morling College (NSW) and registered through the Australian College of Theology. This would then mean that the programme could be delivered at their accredited colleges across Australia. The four units are: Opening the Book The first bit (the Hebrew Bible) The second bit (about Jesus) The last act

Profess Statement: Compassionate and Diverse Nation

The Profess Statements seek to capture a vision for society in which schools can actively play a role. It seeks to provide a Kingdom vision for how the world was meant to be. Compassionate and Diverse Nation: We seek to uphold our commitment to human rights, globally. We seek to act with courage and conviction to build a just and peaceful world. To train up global citizens who uphold human rights everywhere, acting in the best interests of all people and the planet. Our desire is to show Christ’s love in action, in a world that is groaning for redemption.

Profess Statement: Renewal of Creation

The Profess Statements seek to capture a vision for society in which schools can actively play a role. It seeks to provide a Kingdom vision for how the world was meant to be. Renewal of Creation: As good stewards of the environment, we see the flourishing of the whole of God’s creation. We act to renew the earth acting as good stewards and custodians.