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ISQ State Forum: Think Next

Let's talk artificial intelligence, agility and advancing education for tomorrow's economy
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

18 May - Stay informed of ISQ's advocacy work on behalf of independent schools

ISQ's Federal Election webpage keeps member schools informed of education announcements and policies of the major parties. Access ISQ’s Federal Election Statement including five priority areas for action; responses to election commitments that affect our sector; and electorate maps showing the economic significance of independent schools.

Let's talk artificial intelligence, agility and advancing education

Open your mind to the latest expert insights and evidence with keynotes from futurist Bernard Salt AM; environmental scientist & technology expert Dr Catherine Ball; political academic & author Peter van Onselen; and biochemist & UQ Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Høj AC. To prepare for tomorrow, it's time we think next.

Teachers

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.

Monday 29 April

This launch event will see teams review their student data and apply action research with a goal to improve teaching and learning at their school. Get ready to engage in critical reflection and take advantage of the face-to-face learning opportunities with research mentors.

School boards

Join us in the Sky Room

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Independent Schools Queensland Ltd (ISQ) will be held at 5pm at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Members are invited to attend the Gala Dinner at 6pm, which will follow the AGM. These events will be held the evening of the 2019 ISQ State Forum.

Early Childhood

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.

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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ISQ Briefings - April

23 April 2019 - In the April issue of Briefings, ISQ ED David Robertson examines the contributions of State & Territory Governments under the new 80/20 funding arrangements, while ISQ Director (Strategic Relations) Shari Armistead & Manager (Communications) Nicole de Vries examine the increasingly critical role of the advancement professional in independent schools.

Stable School Funding and Support for Parent Choice: ISQ Election Statement

11 April 2019 - The next Commonwealth Government must support school education policy settings that ensure long-term stability and certainty in non-government school funding and that enhance, not constrain, quality teaching and local school innovation.

Parents Rely on Human Insights More than My School to Inform School Choice

10 April 2019 - Parents deciding on a school for their child are more influenced by the opinions of their friends and family and personal school visits than they are by the My School website, according to ISQ.