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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

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.

Leading the way with an inquiring mindset and networks of innovation

Transform learning at your school with a two-day masterclass facilitated by internationally-renowned educators, Dr Linda Kaser and Dr Judy Halbert. Engage in practical learning around each of the six phases of the Spiral of Inquiry for collaborative school-based research and critically reflect on how you can use data gathered to shape pedagogy from a data informed standpoint.

Teachers

Learn to purposefully manage your impact on staff and students

This online course will build leadership capacity by reflecting 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. This course supports current and aspiring middle leaders (and ISQ GTIS Middle Leadership program participants).

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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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Supporting early chidhood educators to Activate - Motivate - Collaborate

Investigate the latest in early childhood educational practice, participate in interactive workshops, and motivate change in practice through rich conversation and shared learning. The program aims to activate the educational leader within, motivate with practical strategies and hands-on workshops and provide opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.

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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Unlocking Student Potential and Building Brighter Futures at Special Assistance Schools

21 June 2019 - Community demand for schools dedicated to the education of disengaged and at-risk young people is driving ongoing growth in these specialist services in Queensland’s independent schooling sector.

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.