Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

Each August we participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data, which enables us to upload information about students with disabilities within our school and consequently receive funding to support students. Support is provided in a number of ways including, but not limited to:

• adjustments in the classroom
• access to Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
• access to speech pathology or counselling via our school psychologist
• the support of Learning Support Officers
• the support of specialised teachers trained in numeracy and literacy interventions

It is important to distinguish between the services we provide for students who have a disability and those who for specific reasons may require additional support for a period of time to improve their growth and progress in specific areas. 

We currently provide interventions across a range of curriculum areas regardless of whether students have a diagnosed or imputed disability, or whether they just require some additional time to master specific concepts.  This includes literacy (reading, phonics, and phonological awareness) numeracy in the junior school and social and emotional learning. 

We are currently involved in a Literacy Project with MACS called ERIKSEN which targets the building blocks for early literacy development. Many of our Year 1 and 2 students are participating in this program in addition to the universal teaching they receive in the classroom. 

At the end of this term or during the parent-teacher conference, you will be given a document outlining the adjustments we make at school to ensure your child's learning is targeted in the areas that are required. Working in partnership is one of the most beneficial ways that we can support your child and your contributions as parents are greatly valued. 

Some parents are aware that their child has a personalised learning plan in which we outline specific goals we are targeting throughout a term or a semester to assist in your child's learning. We meet in a Program Support Group Meeting to outline goals, feedback on learning outcomes and plan toward new learning goals. These meetings are valuable in obtaining parental input and understanding your intentions and concerns regarding your child. 

We will be contacting some parents this week to organise these meetings 

If you ever have concerns about your child's learning please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher. 

Connie Drossaert

Learning Diversity Leader