The Australian Council of Deans of Education (ACDE) was established in 1991 as the peak association of the Deans of faculties and Heads of Schools of Education in universities and other higher education institutions in Australia. Faculty and School coursework graduates work in a wide range of workplaces and occupations, not only in formal and informal education settings, but also in the public and private sector more generally. The Council works to:

• inform national issues in education, especially teacher education and higher education;
• enhance public perception of the education profession and the preparation and professional learning of educators;
• promote the appropriate funding, recognition and conduct of research and research training in education;
• partner with national stakeholders with interests in education to influence policy and practice in education, and;
• provide a forum in which members across Australia meet to debate and develop strategies and professional learning which advances the discipline of education in higher education.

The 2011 ACDE Annual Report can be found here. Please note that the Accounts section and AGM Minutes are not included.