Introduction

Transition from primary to secondary school

This Director General’s statement is a basis for discussion in schools and between schools to ensure the most effective transition for students and a truly seamless Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum.
(June 2013)

Leadership

This Director General’s statement sets out the expectations of public school leaders and the commitment of the system to develop and support them.
(May 2012)

The early years of schooling
 

This Director General's statement is intended to help school leaders and early childhood educators by providing them with clear expectations along with guidance about curriculum, pedagogy and assessment appropriate to the early years of schooling.
(September 2011)
 

Effective Teaching

This Director General's statement outlines the Department's position in relation to effective teaching practice.
(June 2009)

School Improvement

This Director General's statement describes strategies to improve schools.
(Dec 2008)

Managing student behaviour

This Director General's statement  provides an overview of the Department's position on managing student behaviour.
(April 2008).

Policy - Behavior Management in Schools (located in the department's Policies website)

School accountability

This Director General's statement outlines the school accountability process and support mechanisms.
(May 2008)

This powerpoint presentation is a tool to use in conjunction with the statement.