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Literacy and numeracy 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. Projects to achieve this objective include:
Independent Schools Victoria 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. Independent Schools Victoria 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:
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. Downloads Literacy Numeracy
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Government Programs