These school-based programs designed to target the literacy and numeracy needs of the most educationally disadvantaged students are a component of the Australian Government’s Numeracy Special Learning Needs initiative in 2009-2012.

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Literacy

• Literacy 2010 Professional Development Seminars
• Spelling Mastery Expression of Interest
• Literacy Application 2010
• Literacy Specialist Consultancy Guidelines 2010
• Literacy Specialist Consultancy 2010 Expression of Interest

Numeracy

• Numeracy 2010 Professional Development Seminars
• Elementary Maths Mastery Expression of Interest
• Numeracy Application 2010
• Numeracy Specialist Consultancy 2010 Guidelines
• Numeracy Specialist Consultancy 2010 Expression of Interest

Literacy and numeracy

Projects to achieve this objective include:

• specialised intervention programs designed to improve literacy and/or numeracy proficiency
• development and implementation of assessment and reporting strategies
• professional learning in-service programs for teachers and support staff
• involvement of parents, communities and community agencies in literacy and/or numeracy development activities.

AISV provides literacy, numeracy and English as a Second Language (ESL) professional learning opportunities.

First Steps is an early years literacy program that focuses on the links between teaching, learning and assessment, and the observation and mapping of individual students to track their progress. AISV has trained teachers in the four modules of oral language, reading, spelling and writing.

Many teachers are exploring the possibilities of ICT-enabled and multi-literacies in their classroom. Programs in these areas have grown in popularity as more teachers develop and share their new skills.

Professional learning programs in middle years are also attracting greater numbers of teachers, many of whom are secondary trained and less familiar with literacy and numeracy continuums.

The Specialist Consultancy Program enables schools to work with a Literacy and Numeracy consultant to enhance the quality of learning experiences for students. Typical responses from staff include:

• 'This can really instigate change.'
• 'It is based on needs and offers encouragement and support.'
• 'This program makes a difference.'

English as a Second Language (New Arrivals) Program aims to help newly-arrived students from non-English speaking backgrounds by developing their English. It is expected that students will be provided with a minimum of 10 hours of ESL assistance per week for a minimum of 6 months. In 2008, schools received $5,786 per eligible student.

Government Programs

Country areas

ESL – new arrivals

Funding application deadlines

Languages

Literacy & numeracy

Student wellbeing

Special education

State support services

AGQTP

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