ecta celebrating state preschool 1973 – 2006 a great tradition continues
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ECTA
Celebrating State Preschool
1973 – 2006A great tradition continues
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1973
14 State Preschool facilities open across Queensland
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A new era
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1973
Purpose built facilities
Incorporating indoor and outdoor learning
environments
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1973
Half day programs identified as most appropriate model
Mid 1980’s
Increase in full-day programs
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Many of the teachers in Centres opened between 1973-5 were
primary school teachers who undertook special courses to become qualified to teach in early childhood programs.
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1973
Division of Preschool Education
Recognition of preschool
education within the
education system
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1975
Advisory Teachers
Peer support, professional sharing
and networking
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Curriculum practices built on strong theoretical foundations;
Focus on children and community
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1989
Division of Schools Early Childhood
A greater focus on P-3
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1991/1992
Advisory Teacher role ceases
Teacher networks continue for
professional development
and collegial support
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1990’s
Expansion in Child Care Sector
Enrolments in sessional preschool declining
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Tieri State Preschool 1984
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1998
Preschool Curriculum Guidelines
Positive statement verifying curriculum
practices
Education advisors appointed
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Sarina State Preschool 1983
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2001
Only 291 of 1100 State Schools are without preschools or EECs
Preschool only provided with
new schools
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Provided across the State
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2002
Preparing for School trials announced
Possible full-time preparatory year
proposed
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Not always in purpose built facilities
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2003/2004
Preparatory Year to replace State Preschool from 2007
Prep - building on the strong
traditions of preschool
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Fences came down – Programs continued
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2006
Early Years Curriculum Guidelines
Early childhood education once again a focus of attention
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ECTA celebrates the achievements of State Preschool education in
Queensland
2007
A new chapter begins…..