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Big Ideas Summit - 29 July

Sharing future trends in practice to advance teaching and learning in independent schools
Member school support

Enhancing school-wide performance, student outcomes and robust governance
Specialist learning provider

Delivering quality professional learning experiences via ISQ's online platform Connect&Learn
Purposeful partnerships

Fostering collaboration and continued growth across the independent sector
Thought leadership

Promoting excellence and leading research in public policy and education
Influence and advocacy

A united and powerful voice for Queensland's independent schools

School leaders

Steve Scott joins The School Bell podcast - Developing productive leaders

Leadership consultant and author Steve Scott joins The School Bell to discuss the importance of developing capacity, self-reflection and social capital within independent school leaders. Steve’s candid interview gives listeners invaluable leadership tips, lessons from real life experiences and an overview of what to expect from the ISQ New Principals and Aspiring Principals Programs.

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Crises can significantly impact a school's brand and reputation

Schools regularly face challenging events of differing magnitudes. In this workshop, leaders will examine current issues management approaches and plans against best practice and run through a range of real-life crisis scenarios that have occurred in schools. Develop statements for school communication channels, traditional media, internal and external stakeholders and social media.

Teachers

Professional conversations are an indispensable tool of leadership

Engage in a practical workshop to learn the importance of effective communication and timely feedback, and the strategies to engage in both difficult and basic coaching conversations. Also explore solutions-focused over problem-focused conversations. Priority is given to Middle Leadership and Beyond Coaching program participants.

Coordinate and deliver NAPLAN Online successfully in your school

The NAPLAN Online Forum is a one-day event designed to assist NAPLAN Coordinators to prepare for the 2019 NAPLAN Online school readiness test, with a view to implement the NAPLAN Online test in 2020. View the agenda for the day. For your convenience, the NAPLAN Online Forum will be offered as a webinar in addition to being a face-to-face event at our Professional Learning Centre.

Designed specifically for independent schools

This comprehensive 4-day program includes 12 key modules offered through four short courses. ISQ can also help to tailor an appropriate individual program for new and existing directors, or deliver training to whole boards, to meet the professional learning requirements of professional and governance bodies.

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Supporting early chidhood educators to Activate - Motivate - Collaborate

Investigate the latest in early childhood educational practice, participate in interactive workshops, and motivate change in practice through rich conversation and shared learning. The program aims to activate the educational leader within, motivate with practical strategies and hands-on workshops and provide opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.

A service to suit your family's values, community and culture

More than half of all independent schools in Queensland are either operating or are co-located and affiliated with an early childhood service. With more than 200 Queensland independent schools to choose from, you are sure to find a learning environment that best suits your child's needs. Use the Independent Schools Queensland search tool to search for an early childhood service.

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Unlocking Student Potential and Building Brighter Futures at Special Assistance Schools

21 June 2019 - Community demand for schools dedicated to the education of disengaged and at-risk young people is driving ongoing growth in these specialist services in Queensland’s independent schooling sector.

Queensland Budget Maintains Support for School Choice and Diversity

11 June 2019 - Independent Schools Queensland has welcomed the Queensland Government’s ongoing investment in non-state school communities in the 2019-20 State Budget.

ISQ Briefings - June 2019

Executive Director David Robertson looks at the Coalition's plans for schooling, while Director (Education Services) Josephine Wise & Senior Advisor (Teacher Quality & Certification) Suzanne Jessen examine the impact of collective teacher efficacy on students and school culture.