Purpose
To support home tutors of students enrolled at 6 of Queensland’s Schools of Distance Education (SDE). The program aims to develop the skills of home tutors that will support children's reading linked to the Australian Curriculum and is being delivered through the Advancing Rural and Remote Education in Queensland State Schools program.
Funding is being provided to each of the SDEs to employ a 0.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) Home Tutor Reading Coach and to enable the running of professional learning events for home tutors of SDE students who reside in rural and remote areas. The professional learning is specifically aimed at assisting the home tutors to support their children's reading.
Duration of program
2017–2021
Eligibility
Eligible Schools of Distance Education are:
- Cairns SDE
- Charters Towers SDE
- Capricornia SDE
- Mt Isa School of the Air
- Charleville SDE
- Longreach SDE.
Allocation of funds
Each year, for the duration of the program, a proportion of the financial year’s budget will be allocated directly to the participating schools.
In 2021–21, funding will be allocated to each eligible SDE to employ a 0.3 FTE Home Tutor Reading Coach. Funding will also be provided to cover costs associated with the delivery of training. This amount is determined according to the number of home tutors trained by each SDE.
Payment details
Monthly payment
| As schools require
| Up to 76 days TRS allocation |
Further information
For further information, please refer to
rural and remote education.
How to apply
Schools do not need to apply for these funds. Entitlements are automatically determined and paid.
Contact
Director—Rural and Remote
State Schools—Rural, Remote and International
Telephone: (07) 3055 2941
Email:
ruralandremote@qed.qld.gov.au