Leading curriculum – DELs and principals
Advice and resources supporting DELs and principals to facilitate effective curriculum implementation.
Resource guide
Download Leading curriculum K–12 overview (PDF 224 KB) to explore key advice and resources to lead curriculum implementation.
Phases of curriculum implementation
The phases of curriculum implementation can be used as a guide to support school leaders and teachers. Information is available for:
Syllabus information for school leaders
School leaders can access an overview of the pedagogical changes and whole school considerations on the Syllabus information for school leaders webpage. These resources provide information on the changes made for each new syllabus K–12 and can be found in the Engage phase of curriculum implementation.
Curriculum Reform timeline
Visit NESA’s for an overview of the timing of syllabus consultation, release, planning and preparation, and implementation.
Curriculum resources for DELs
Download the Leading curriculum for DELs (PDF 363 KB) resource for implementation strategies, question prompts and links to key resources to guide school leaders through the phases of curriculum implementation.
Principals of unique settings
Principals of unique settings can join the Primary curriculum Statewide staffroom, Small and Unique Schools channel.
Stay informed about the latest professional learning opportunities and collaborate with colleagues from across NSW. In this channel, you will find links to policies, professional learning, support and classroom resources.
Professional learning for middle leaders
- Leading Effective Curriculum Implementation (LECI) – 6 professional development (PD) modules that build a collective understanding of effective school leadership. This professional learning is aligned to the phases of curriculum implementation. The modules are designed to enhance the capability and skills of middle leaders.
- LECI as a NESA recognised program– supports middle leaders to work towards Highly Accomplished accreditation.
- LECI – illustrations of practice – these K–6 and 7–12 illustration of practices (IOPs) showcase how K–12 middle leaders can build whole school collective efficacy.
Curriculum communities and networks
Curriculum communities and networks support teachers and school leaders in NSW Department of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø schools to implement curriculum.
Visit Curriculum communities and networks to find out what is available across NSW.