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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

An insightful regional tour arming executives & boards with vital knowledge and advice

ISQ Executive Director David Robertson will bring together in a single presentation a detailed examination of: current and projected state and national economic conditions; school enrolment and demographic trends; school funding developments; government education policy changes and future directions. Hear what challenges and opportunities these broader economic, political, demographic and funding conditions mean for independent schools.

School leaders are invited to discover what's on next year

ISQ will offer a high-quality suite of programs and activities in 2020 designed to enhance school-wide performance, improve student outcomes and advance teaching and learning across the independent sector. With presentations from ISQ’s Education Services and School Improvement teams, school leaders will be able to make the best decisions for their school’s context and align their specific needs to ISQ support services.

Designed specifically for school leaders and curriculum leaders

Gain insights into the latest developments in curriculum and assessment for Kindergarten to Year 12 students at this touring event. Share and network with other curriculum leaders and explore the latest developments in curriculum and assessment from Kindergarten to Year 12. Consider the strategic implications of developments in curriculum and assessment on your school.

Balance the latest theories with practical advice and support

In celebration of the Great Teachers in Independent Schools program, industry experts, academics and school leaders will focus on enablers of high-quality teaching in every classroom: strategic performance and development; middle leaders; and mentoring. Hear about and discuss the latest research, practice and resources available to support teacher performance and development.

School boards

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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Run by The National Copyright Unit

This session will guide participants on copyright issues affecting schools and assist schools to better understand the voluntary licences which are available to schools. Gain a better understanding of: Text and Artistic Works Licence; Screenrights; Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS); Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA); Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA).

Early Childhood

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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Early childhood & kindergarten - establishing the foundations

Two thirds of independent schools in Queensland offering primary schooling are delivering an early childhood service or are co-located and affiliated with an early childhood service. ISQ provides guidance, support and resources for member schools operating an early childhood service. Independent schools deliver, or are associated with, Queensland Government approved kindergarten programs in kindergartens.

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Enrolment Momentum Continues at Qld Independent Schools

21 August 2019 - Improved interstate migration, steady economic growth and ongoing parental demand for school choice have contributed to independent school enrolments recording their highest growth rate in almost 10 years.

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ISQ Big Ideas Summit

29 July 2019 - Queensland independent schools are showcasing how education is being disrupted and classroom practice transformed at a major curriculum innovation summit today.

ISQ Briefings - July 2019

23 July 2019 - Executive Director David Robertson looks at the intent and relevance of a declaration (such as the Melbourne Declaration) for schooling, while Director (Strategic Relations) Shari Armistead and Design & Creative Sarah Heath examine design thinking as a solution to the 'wicked problem' of school education.