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School leaders

Preparing to measure progress

The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a nationwide data collection in five key areas of early childhood development. The census commences on 1 May and closes on 3 August.

What to do for the AEDC

2017 Non-Government Schools Census Data

The August 2017 Commonwealth Census data provides insight into independent schooling in Queensland. Gain a clear overview of the sector, including statistics on student enrolments, indigenous students, students with disability, international, boarding and teacher numbers.

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Teachers

An essential data analytics tool

Learn the simple steps to take to analyse NAPLAN data across the Summary, Writing, Reading, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy sections of the Datapak.

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Innovative and contemporary pedagogy

Are you passionate about teaching practices that nurture creativity and innovation? Focus on delivering curriculum that is contemporary and incorporate good pedagogy accentuated by the use of effective digital resources to meet the diverse range of future learners.

School boards

Interpreting a School's Financials

Make an informed judgement about the solvency of your school. Gain a better understanding of the balance sheet, income and expenditure statements, cash flow, and ratio analysis.

Connect&Learn

Leading school improvement from the top

Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) offers tailored services and professional development to support independent school boards and leadership teams to govern effectively and confidently.

Early Childhood

Early childhood & kindergarten

Guidance, support and resources for ISQ member schools operating an early childhood service.

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A learning portal for educators

ISQ provides an online space for teachers and school leaders to connect and learn in their professional development, strengthening their own skills and improving teaching quality.

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Latest News

ISQ Briefings - April 2018 edition

24 April 2018 - In the April edition of Briefings, ISQ Executive Director David Robertson responds to continuing divisive media coverage on school funding, while ISQ Director (Education Services) Josephine Wise writes about recent discoveries around school pedagogical practices for high achievement.

ISQ Hosts Federal Education Minister

17 April 2018 - ISQ was pleased to host Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham who updated independent and Catholic school leaders on the progress of key national education reform initiatives at a forum at ISQ's Professional Learning Centre.

Schools Reinvest Surplus Funds

12 April 2018 - Grammar schools, like all independent schools, are not-for-profit institutions, which means all funds must be used to fulfil and further their education mission to students.

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School Spotlight

EVERY STUDENT MATTERS

Caloundra City Private School is driven by a simple yet powerful mission: "every student matters". Teachers and staff at the Sunshine Coast school, which is set on 11 hectares in Pelican Waters, strive every day to make every one of the school's 300 students, from Pre-Prep to Year 12, feel cared for and part of a close-knit community.