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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

Get quality input from others working in alternative school settings

It's time to celebrate your successes! Network, share and support each other with the teaching and learning of our young people and work with peers who understand the Special Assistance School context. Participants are invited to ask questions and consider other ways to further improve the learning outcomes for the students in your school.

What you need to do in the lead up to implementation in 2020

Principals have ultimate responsibility for successful implementation of NAPLAN Online. This webinar will outline a timeline of Principal responsibilities and actions leading up to NAPLAN Online 2020. Key resources will also be revised. The webinar will take the form of a 30 minute presentation, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.

Teachers

Insight into current industry research and access to career resources

Join fellow career coordinators, VET coordinators and teachers to enhance your understanding of how you can help prepare students to enter the workforce, or pursue further education and/or training. This workshop will present employer perspectives, insight into research; and resources for career practitioners. Network with career staff from other schools.

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 participants in the Middle Leadership and Beyond Coaching programs, however this event is open to all members.

School boards

Interpreting a School's Financials

This series of four 20-minute finance modules will enable board members to gain a better understanding of the financial reports of their schools. Make an informed judgement about the solvency of your school and gain a better understanding of the balance sheet, income and expenditure statements, cash flow, and ratio analysis with this online course.

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Maximising learning outcomes in early childhood

Develop your reading instruction using research-based best practice. Each of the four modules builds the knowledge base and conceptual understandings of reading from the perspectives of higher order thinking, high-yield instructional practice and evidence-based planning to improve reading engagement and oral language in the early years.

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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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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.

Flood Recovery Aid for Independent School Communities Welcomed

7 June 2019 - Independent schools that rallied around students, families and staff devastated by the 2019 North Queensland floods have welcomed recovery aid announced by the Australian Government today.