Key initiatives
Many schools in rural and remote Queensland have developed innovative teaching and learning practices as well as educator induction and development programs to meet the unique challenges and education needs associated with living and learning in rural and remote locations.
To build on the many successes these schools achieve, the Department will establish up to nine Rural and Remote Education Centres of Excellence during 2007 to 2009.
The Centres of Excellence will receive funding to support the development of processes and programs to share best practice with rural and remote schools across Queensland.
In Term 4 2006, six state schools in rural or remote Queensland are piloting paid internships for pre-service teachers.
Each of the following schools is hosting two pre-service teachers as interns:
- Calen District College
- Proston State School
- Richmond State School
- Springsure State School
- Surat State School
- Wandoan State School
The pilot aims to provide interns with a rewarding professional experience and to promote career pathways in rural and remote education in Queensland state schools.
The Department is committed to fostering a workplace culture where our employees:
- Understand their key activities and tasks and and how these contribute to the achievement of their team, unit or school, and the Department
- Feel supported by their supervisors and colleagues
- Make best use of professional development options
- Have open discussions about professional practice and career aspirations.
To support all employees to keep learning and getting better at what they do, the Department is piloting the Developing Performance Framework in selected state schools and work units from July 2006 until June 2007.
Selected schools and work units from Mt Isa district are participating in the pilot.
Feedback from pilot participants on the Framework's process, tools and resources will inform improvements prior to a staged implementation from July 2007 onwards.
For more information, visit the Developing Performance Framework website.
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