Central Queensland Region

In this episode, Acting Deputy Director-General, Deborah Dunstone discusses the Queensland Government's reforms for Kindergarten.

In this episode the team responsible for the Every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Succeeding portfolio discuss the action plan for Central Queensland.

In this episode Leisa Neaton (Lead Principal, Centre for Learning and Wellbeing), Christine Halberstater (Regional Manager, Teacher Learning Centre) and Leanne Burke (Principal Advisor School Improvement) discuss their roles and work within the Instructional Leadership portfolio in Central Queensland.

In this episode Professor Linda Graham, Director of the Centre of Inclusive Education, QUT introduces the Central Queensland Leading Inclusive Education Action Research Project

In this episode Lead Principal, Kelly Jeppesen discusses inclusion specifically for students with disability.

In this first episode of 2022 Kay Kirkman, Regional Director for Central Qld Region sets the strategic direction for the year.

In this episode Preston Parter, Principal of Eidsvold SS talks about the work over the last 5 years to build cultural capability through the local Indigenous language, Wakka Wakka.

In this episode Samantha Howard, principal at Gracemere State School talks about implementing the Darumbal Language program at Gracemere as their Language Other than English.

In this episode, Charmaine McKeon-Parlett, Indigenous Pathway and Partnerships Coordinator, talks about her work in the Central Highlands, Central West and Gladstone areas of the Region

Damien Hoare, Principal, talks about the work at Gladstone West SS to become a demonstrator school for 'Positive Behaviour for Learning'.

In this episode Cindy Willet, Indigenous Pathways and Partnerships Officer talks about her work in creating partnerships and pathways in Central Queensland Region.

Sophie Yasso, Regional Community Education Counsellor talks about her work in building cultural capability in Central Queensland Region.

In this episode Kate Ingram, Regional Youth Support Co-ordinator talks about student engagement and wellbeing.

On the eve of her retirement, Regional Director, Kim Fredericks reflects on her career and leadership journey in this episode.

In this episode Kim Fredericks, Regional Director sets the scene for the strategic direction of Central Queensland Region for the year ahead. Kim emphasises 'staying the course' and continuing to build on the work in the region over the last few weeks.

In this last episode for the year Assistant Regional Directors, Angela Collins and Trudy Graham reminisce about the year that was and have come up with a list of 20 memories from 2020.

In this episode Lisa Wayman, Deputy Principal of Mackay West State School and Tracey Dolzan, Head of Special Education Services discuss Early Year Transitions

In this episode Kath Dixon, Principal Advisor Capability and Inquiry talks to Trudy about strategic planning with an inquiry approach.

Christina Rigo, Director Regional Services, discusses Case Management Processes

In this episode, Ngaire Hutton, Principal Advisor Restrictive Practices discusses the new procedure for Restrictive Practices and important considerations for staff in applying these procedures

Bob Bartley, Principal Advisor Teaching and Learning - Inclusion discusses the considerations that should be made across the three levels of planning to differentiate for students to ensure access to the curriculum.

Callie Kennedy discusses P-12 CARF

In this episode Chris Cook, Manager Workforce Management and Felicity Roberts, Principal at Mackay State High School discuss best practices for supporting beginning and early career teachers

Cath Lalor, Assistant Regional Director based in Mackay is chair of the conference committee. In this episode she talks through the planning and preparation for the Regional Principals' Conference and the shift from face-to-face to a virtual experience on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August 2020.

Jane Grieger, Principal at Sarina State High School discusses a school wide approach to ensure successes with QCE/QCIA attainment.

Linda Vella, Director Early Years Education and Care discusses strategies, programs and initiatives in the Early Years

Fluer Watson talks through the things Principals should know and do with the new procedures for student discipline.

Leisa Neaton, Lead Principal of the Centre for Learning and Wellbeing (CLaW) talks to Trudy about the centre.

Matt Newell, Lead Principal in Central Queensland, talks about elements of the State Schools Improvement Strategy requiring consideration for school leaders during the Coronavirus pandemic.

In this episode Peter Tanzer talk about the work of the ARDs in Central Queensland Region for 2020. He explains how the school improvement tools we have available in Queensland have evolved since 2009.

In this episode Kim Fredericks, Regional Director, explains how ACE represents our regional focus and the alignment with the Department's Strategic Plan and State School Improvement Strategy.

In this first episode Peter Tanzer and Trudy Graham talk about why we created a podcast and what you can expect in this new format.