Join the next global ICP webinar and see our very own ASEPA National President in action. 
Making Principalship Doable Choose your session: 
10 Sept 2025 – 12:00 GMT
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At The Australian Special Education Principals Association , we believe that when special education leaders grow, entire school communities thrive. Our vision is clear... To promote the role and status of special education principals and leaders across Australia. Through

Great leadership is a journey of continuous learning. The Australian Special Education Principals Association champions professional development for school leaders in the special education space; because excellence in leadership means better outcomes for students with

ASEPA promotes research & innovation in special education to improve outcomes for all students with additional learning needs. Let's spotlight what works!

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Inclusion ≠ placement. 
Matt Johnson calls out the inclusion illusion: closing schools doesn’t create equity. Real inclusion invests in teachers, safe settings & parental choice. Read more in ICP Magazine (Sept 2025): icponline.org/icp-magazine-s…

After attending the Initial Teacher Education Quality Assurance Oversight Board meeting yesterday it is going to be great to catch up with sector leaders for the National Teacher Workforce Roundtable today. SEPLA-NSW Qld Association of Special Education Leaders WAESPAA NSW Secondary Principals' Council New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association

Spotlight: Jondaloop School Principal Natalie Hatton & Literacy Coordinator Brianna Wimbridge shared how evidence-based strategies are lifting literacy & numeracy outcomes. Key themes: curriculum clarity, equity in assessment, & the 10 Tenets of Teaching

Throwback to Day 1 at SEPLA-CON & ASEPA National Conference 2025! From Dr Adam Fraser’s insights on wellbeing to Jess Irwin’s powerful closing keynote, the day was filled with inspiration, reflection, and connection.

The SA SEPLA Term 4 Conference is nearly here; a day of learning, sharing, and celebration. 📅 14 Nov | 📍 EDC Hindmarsh | 8:00–3:30 Featuring keynote speakers + the 2025 SA SEPLA Awards. Register by 7 Nov, 3pm: reg.planetreg.au/SaSeplaTerm4

ASEPA President & CEO Matthew Johnson: 
“Education Support Centres & Schools are not barriers to inclusion; they are expressions of it.” ASEPA stands with WAESPAA in recognising the vital role of WA’s Education Support Centres & Schools in shaping an inclusive education system.

Early Bird Registration open for SEPLA-CON 2026! 
20–21 July 2026 | ICC Sydney Use your 2025 budget to secure seats at Australia’s leading special education conference. 
Two days of insight, inclusion + innovation. Group registration available (10 + staff).
Don’t miss out!

Our National President Matt Johnson joined the global 24 Hours for Change in Education event. A clear message emerged. When school leaders are supported and heard, children and communities thrive. As AI continues to grow, humanity must stay at the centre of schooling. ASEPA

At the ICP Council, ASEPA President Matt Johnson co-chaired a session on leadership succession and AI. For Australian and special education leaders, this message rings true. ASEPA continues to support this work.