SSPA – Special Schools Principal's Association is a group of professional special educators with a common aim of delivering relevant and meaningful curriculum and offering the best opportunities for students with special needs, whilst meeting the system criteria for all educators.

We are committed to a high standard of planning and professional development, and research where applicable, to promote best practice, facilities, programs, and shared expertise.

Our constitution allows for full membership for site leaders, and associate membership for other professionals working in the field of disabilities, and systems other than DECD.

Each executive member has the role of managing a focus group, and all members are encouraged to join a focus group relating to their interest area.

We aim for a high profile within DECD, and in line with other Associations, are represented on many reference and planning committees, offering our range of expertise in the field of special education.

As SSPA members we become members of the National Association which holds membership from all States and Territories Special Principals' Associations –

Australian Special Education Principal's Association. (ASEPA)

  The President and another executive member of SSPA are automatically on the ASEPA executive, and hold regular telephone conferences, annual meetings, and other working groups to address common needs and issues