The Council of ACT Education Associations
The Council of ACT Education Associations (COACTEA) was formed in 1997 and currently comprises member professional associations representing teachers and educators across all sectors. COACTEA is a member of the Australian Professional Teachers Association (APTA). Through its membership, COACTEA aims to develop a strong educational community.
The major objectives of COACTEA
To represent member associations collectively in initiating and responding to communication with government, employers, tertiary institutions and other organisations where appropriate;
To enhance the public profile of member associations and hence the contribution they make to education;
To liaise with other bodies on matters of mutual interest to its member associations;
To encourage professional associations to join as member associations.
To allow for an expression of a common voice on educational matters in the interests of member associations;
To promote and support activities that assist and develop the members of affiliates in the practice of their profession;
To facilitate networking, communication and sharing of resources between member associations;
Come and join us at COACTEA!
“Quick access to all the Educational Associations in Canberra has allowed me to explore what’s available and decide the association I want to be a member of”
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(Classroom Teacher)
“COACTEA providing links to ACT Educational Associations has been valuable for my staff when developing their Professional Learning plans”
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(Primary School Principal)