The Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council was established in 1993 to advise the Minister for Education and the general public on matters to do with home education and to register and monitor individual home education programs.
The Council is not part of the Department of Education, it is an independent advisory council established and therefore directly responsible to the Minister under the Education Act regulations relating to Advisory Councils.
THEAC provides a reference point for queries, responds to community concerns and maintains liaison with other agencies about home education.
Council employs four part-time staff, two Administration Officers and two Monitoring Officers.
THEAC is made up of six voluntary members, three of whom are nominated by home educators, and three appointed by the Minister from the wider Tasmanian community.
THEAC beliefs
| All children are entitled to receive an adequate and appropriate education, including students who are being home educated. | | Home education is an excellent educational option for many children. | | Home education should continue to be recognised and supported as a legitimate option for education in Tasmania. | | All matters relating to individual circumstances of home educators should be maintained in accordance with the requirements of privacy legislation. | | Monitoring should be unobtrusive and sensitive to differing beliefs and practices, and be undertaken in a spirit of collaboration, support and assistance. | | Home educating parents should be free to choose from a wide variety of resources, commercial programs and curriculum materials in line with their educational values and beliefs. | | THEAC should not favour any particular home education program or curriculum materials. | | THEAC should maintain its independence from the Department of Education, and from any other government agency or non-government affiliation, and be directly responsible to the Minister for Education. |
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| Latest News | Please Note: The following information comes from a variety of sources and:
(a) Does not necessarily reflect the views held by the Council, nor carry Council's endorsement.
(b) Some information is drawn from data supplied to Tasmanian Schools which may not be available to home educated students. Please contact the person(s) nominated for full details.
(c) While every endeavour is made to keep information current (activities etc), THEAC would appreciate your advice if you find that an advertised activity or detail is no long current or available.
(d) Parents engage in programs advertised at their own discretion. THEAC advises that parents take responsibility for the appropriateness of the activities, resources etc advertised.
Entered 27/7/10 Eureka Prize 2010 People's Choice Award Voting for the 2010 People's Choice Award, the only Eureka Prize where the Australian public decides the winner, is now open (voting closes midnight AEST Sunday 15 August). Students from across the country are invited to participate in this year's program. Investigate, debate and decide - then cast a vote for your favorite scientist. There are six to choose from:
Dr Clare Parish - Rewiring the injured brain
Dr Naomi McClure-Griffiths - Mapping the Milky Way
Dr Wouter Schellart - Planet Earth: shaken and stirred down to its core
Dr Ryan Taft - 'Junk' DNA is what makes us human
Dr Clinton Fookes - Computer vision for effective monitoring and surveillance
Professor Chris Evans and Dr K-lynn Smith - Challenging our perception of chickens
The benefits of participating in the People's Choice Award are numerous. The program:
· fits the curriculum and fills a gap in addressing contemporary Australian science and scientists
· covers a broad range of science disciplines and important issues
· provides information about careers and inspires students to continue studying science
· provides an engaging interactive learning experience
· uses contemporary technology that is appealing to students
· offers great prizes for participants
For further information go to: http://eureka.australianmuseum.net.au/vote and tune in to ABC TV on Thursday 29 July at 8pm to watch the finalist profiles.
Entered 26/7/10 Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra TSO Quiz Show - Education Concert for children aged 10-17. Wed 4 August, 11.00 am-12.00 pm. Federation Concert Hall, Hobart. $6.50 per person. Listen to well-known and new music in this exciting concert, including: *The Vampire Overture by Marschner *Cat by the Fire by Grade 12 student Joseph Thompson, Tasmanian Academy, Elizabeth Campus *Playful Pizzicato by Britten *Symphony No.7, 2nd movement by Beethoven. Quizmaster Guy Noble will have you laughing and learning in no time and you have the opportunity to answer quiz questions about the music. To book, phone TSO Box Office on 1800 001 190 and quote your THEAC registration number.
26/7/2010 Young Consultants Training Hobart 19th August, 2010 3:30-6.30pm; 20th August, 2010 3:30-7.00pm [dinner provided and a movie following the Friday session]. Two day youth training course for young people in care aged. Modules include *Public speaking *Workings of the Department *Being an advocate for young people in care *Talking to the media. RSVP 6223 7749 or text 0458 055 719. CREATE Foundation www.create.org.au.
Entered 26/7/2010 Masterclass International is offering free access to its Online Learning Club for 3 months! "The Learning Club has almost 2000 lessons on it in almost every subject from PreSchool to GCSE 'O' levels and video lessons as well. You can use the Internet to access the website and enjoy it for free. There are even online tutors to help with any problems. If you'd like to try this, just send me an email and I'll send you a login name and password. After the 3 months, it's just US$ 15/month to continue and there's no minimum subscription."
Entered 8/6/2010 Positive Partnerships FREE workshops and information sessions for parent/carers of school aged students with AUTISM Launceston 27 & 28 October, 2010. Please note registration for these free workshops open 6 weeks before the date of the workshop. To register please visit the website: www.autismtraining.com.au.
Adapted to the different ages, educational settings and specific needs of students with ASD through elective specific information sessions. Facilitated by professionals with extensive knowledge and experience working with children and young people with autism and their families. An efficient and supportive way to break isolation for some parents through networking support up to 3 months after each workshop.
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