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ISQ State Forum: Think Next

Let's talk artificial intelligence, agile learning and advancing education
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

What does the election result mean for school education?

Political academic Professor Peter van Onselen will put the Australian Government and policies under the spotlight at the ISQ State Forum. Principals, school leaders and board chairs should register for this game-changing event to learn more about what this means for school education. Keynotes also from Bernard Salt AM; Dr Catherine Ball; and Professor Peter Høj AC.

The School Bell Podcast - The future of technology in schools

Drones expert and ISQ State Forum speaker, Dr Catherine Ball joins The School Bell to discuss the role of independent schools in fostering innovation and creativity using drone technologies. She believes the introduction of technology shouldn't just be for technologies sake. The more we understand technology, the more we can say what we want from technology.

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Teachers

Build your leadership capacity

This online course supports current and aspiring middle leaders in their reflection on leadership practices and the impact on staff and students. Participants will develop their capacity to purposefully manage the impact their leadership has on staff performance and student outcomes, and lead research-informed performance conversations.

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Equity for students with disability

The annual NCCD Census informs schools’ Commonwealth loadings for students with disability. This series of professional learning opportunities across the state will provide school leaders and teachers with the information and support they need to accurately participate in the NCCD process.

School boards

Book multiple tickets and save

Board chairs, principals and entire Executive teams are invited to open their minds to technology innovation, the political economy and the future of education at the upcoming ISQ State Forum. Members are also invited to register for the AGM of Independent Schools Queensland Ltd (ISQ) and dinner.

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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Flying into the Future at ISQ State Forum with Drones Doyen Dr Catherine Ball

23 May 2019 - Now is the perfect time for schools to “dip their toe” into the world of drones with Queensland positioning itself as a world leader in this rapidly evolving technology, according to drones doyen Dr Catherine Ball.

ISQ Briefings - Economic conditions & the sector

17 May 2019 - In this issue of Briefings, ISQ ED David Robertson discusses the impact economic conditions could have on independent schools, while Director (School Improvement & Performance) Mark Newham & Executive Manager (Curriculum & Assessment) Jenene Rosser examine whether learning progressions are the solution the Australian schooling sector needs.

Countdown to ISQ State Forum

17 May 2019 - Experts will challenge legacy thinking, structures and practice in school education and urge independent school leaders to Think Next at the 2019 ISQ State Forum on 29 May.