Learning Inclusion

Ballarat High School is excited to introduce Learning Inclusion, a new approach to help us improve support for our students.

Learning Inclusion will help our school better understand what our students need to help them learn, through: 

• a new funding model with more investment 
• a new strength-based process to help identify the student’s needs and required adjustments 
• more training and coaching for teachers and school staff about the best ways to support student learning. 

This additional investment will provide more support for students who are faced with learning challenges. Our school will use this funding for a range of activities including:

• more training and professional development for teachers and school staff
• getting expert advice 
• hiring teachers or other staff to help plan and deliver changes for students
• equipment and resources to support learning.

The new structure will give more teachers and support staff a better understanding of your child’s specific needs and how to respond. This could include access to:

• more professionals in schools who are experts in disability
• coaching
• professional learning
• evidence-based guidance and resources.

We have already been able to implement a range of supports including the introduction of the Kelly Sports Program, additional in class teacher support, a behavioural therapist and the development of learning plans for specific students.  

Visit www.education.vic.gov.au/disabilityinclusion to find out more about Disability Inclusion. If you would like to talk about your child’s needs at school, please contact your child’s Team Leader.

Sofia Aleem

Leading Teacher - Inclusion