Leading for Improvement at SJV

Discover how our school has transformed student learning through the consistent and effective use of explicit instruction across Foundation to Year 6. In this video, teachers and leaders share their experiences implementing the 'I do, We do, You do' model and how it has helped all students—especially those from EAL backgrounds—build confidence and succeed.

You’ll see:

✔️ High-impact instructional strategies in action

✔️ Lesson planning with clear goals, vocabulary banks, and differentiated supports

✔️ Techniques like cold calling, think-pair-share, and whiteboard checks

✔️ How professional development, peer observations, and collaborative planning have built staff capacity

✔️ A focus on low variance, equity, and consistent classroom delivery

✔️ Integration of assessment tools like DIBELS, Heggerty, and LFIN to drive responsive teaching

This video has been shared with teachers at other MACS schools and highlights the impressive high quality teaching at our school.