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