Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (abbreviated as QCAA) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government. According to its website, QCAA is responsible for kindergarten guideline and senior secondary syllabus development, and for providing resources and services to help teachers develop curriculum, teaching and learning programs from kindergarten to Year 12.[1]

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Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Agency overview
Formed1 July 2014 (2014-07-01)
Superseding agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Queensland
HeadquartersLevel 7, 154 Melbourne St, South Brisbane Qld 4101, Australia
Agency executives
  • Brian Short, Chair
  • Tony Cook PSM, Chief Executive of the Department of Education
Websitehttps://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/

The QCAA administers NAPLAN in Queensland and provides quality assurance for assessments. QCAA also manages the certification of students in Queensland and issues the QCE.

History

Chief Executive Officers
Name Tenure Notes
Brian Short 1 July 2014 - Present

References
  1. QCAA Website 13 March 2020
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