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Curriculum and education programs

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Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Policy and Procedures
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The Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Policy and Procedures set out the requirements that schools need to meet in planning their curriculum, assessment and reporting practices. The Policy and Procedures are aligned to the Western Australian...
Effective: 1 January 2015
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Private Tutors
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The Private Tutors policy formalises the arrangements where students receive educational programs from private tutors during the prescribed hours of instruction.
Effective: 22 October 2008
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Short Term School Visits/Study Tours for Overseas Students in Public Schools
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School visits/study tours by overseas students are undertaken for the purpose of meeting Australian students, teachers and other professional educators as part of educational and cultural programs.
Effective: 1 May 2001
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Students Online Policy
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This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.
Effective: 28 October 2014
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Use of Animals in Public Schools Policy and Procedures
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Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use...
Effective: 5 August 2014
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) - CEO Instruction
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This CEO instruction instructs principals and teachers to perform the duties necessary for the administration and implementation of NAPLAN testing in public schoo...
Effective: 12 April 2010
Document type: CEO instruction
Application: Mandatory
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Exemption from Particular Classes Guidelines
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This document outlines for parents and schools guidelines and processes to seek student exemption from particular classes.
Effective: 28 September 2017
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Guidelines for Religious Education
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These guidelines support the intent of the School Education Act 1999 and assist staff with the provision of religious education in public schools at the local level.
Effective: 17 November 2015
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Homework Guidelines
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These guidelines provide good practice concerning homework and the role and responsibilities of the principal.
Effective: 16 January 2014
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Joint Ministerial Statement on Vocational Education and Training in Schools
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The Joint Ministerial Statement on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools provides the policy framework for the implementation of VET in Schools and is supported by the VET in Schools Guidelines.
Effective: 14 October 2014
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Students Online Guidelines
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These guidelines support the Students Online Policy.
Effective: 28 October 2014
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Vocational Education and Training in Schools Guidelines
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These guidelines support the implementation of the Joint Ministerial Statement on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools and provide the operational framework for the delivery of VET in Schools programs in Western Australia. ...
Effective: 14 October 2014
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Handwriting Guidelines
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This is a link to the Handwriting Guidelines on the Department of Education's Primary Support webpage.
Effective: 25 November 2009
Document type: Web page
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School Curriculum and Standards Authority Documents - Website Address
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This external link will take you to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website.
Effective: 21 May 2015
Document type: Web page
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Effective Teaching
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The Director General's statement outlines the Department's position in relation to effective teaching practice.
Effective: 1 June 2009
Document type: Plan

Page last updated 13 May 2010

Curriculum and education programs
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