School Improvement consists of purposeful, strategic activities undertaken to develop excellence, improve student learning outcomes and, ultimately, positively impact student outcomes. School Improvement is relevant to all CSA schools, and is effectively an ‘umbrella’ action strategy for all other facets of school operation.

CSA Architecture School Improvement Tool

3rd Edition now released (Dec 2024)

CSA’s Architecture School Improvement Tool (ASIT) is designed to provide informed and evidence-based direction for schools on a continuous improvement journey. ASIT is informed by the CSA Architecture, with a particular emphasis on the 6 architecture “Levers”.

Download the full Architecture School Improvement Tool (ASIT), made up of 3 parts (introduction, levers & components, action plan), or download the relevant part, below.

Introduction   Levers & Components   Action Plan

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Architecture School Improvement Tool

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School Improvement Service

CSA operates a school improvement service for members who are interested in undertaking an audit of the health of their school. This service is part of the School Improvement national portfolio and is available to all member schools in Australia.

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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. CSA also provides an introduction video resource centred on School Improvement which seeks to challenge and inspire members' thinking on this topic.

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"We found ASIT’s approach wonderfully non-invasive, creating a sense of comfort and safety for our staff and students. Their method of questioning was respectful and effective, leading to a report that was concise and filled with valid and actionable recommendations. These insights became an immediate asset in our school improvement plan, providing a powerful voice for our students and the wider school community. This experience with ASIT has been invaluable in supporting our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence."
Fourie Jordaan, Principal, Dale Christian School.