NT motion classification:
Distance Education & Communications
Motion:
That ICPA NT request the Northern Territory Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive review of Distance Education in the Northern Territory, ensuring that all aspects of the specialised educational service including funding, educational frameworks and all other relevant criteria meet the standards set by the Northern Territory Department of Education and the Australian Curriculum .
Explanation:
In the Northern Territory, distance education schools are currently funded under the same framework as other public schools. However, distance education schools operate under significantly different conditions and face unique challenges that are not experienced by regular schools.
