national partnership: more support for students with disabilities information session 10 june 2014
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National Partnership:More Support for Students With
DisabilitiesInformation Session
10 June 2014
Purpose of the session
to share information to date from MSSD activities
to discuss possible application for future initiatives
Gain feedback to shape future grants
National Perspective
Initial Phase 2012-2013 ($200m) – direct support for students with disability – major focus on professional learning and leadership
development; to strengthen capacity– generally understood as a limited term stimulus for
change and opportunity for experimentation.
Extension Phase 2014 ($100m)– consolidation, completion or extension of exsisting – introduction of new activities– training for all school staff to improve their understanding
of their obligations under the DSE 2005 - Output 6– addition of Output 13 supporting schools with the
implementation of the NCCD
Objective of the MSSD Initiative
… to strengthen the capacity and expertise of
Australian schools and teachers to provide
additional support to students with disabilities,
contributing to improvements in their learning
experiences, educational outcomes and transitions
to further education or work.
Contributing to the following outcomes:
1. Students with disabilities have improved learning experiences and educational outcomes.
2. Schools are better able to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities, in collaboration with parents, carers and students.
3. Schools become more inclusive environments, in accordance with the Disability Standards for Education 2005, recognising the diversity students with disabilities bring to the school.
4. Principals and school leaders are better able to support teachers, and teachers are more capable of identifying and addressing the educational needs of students with disabilities.
5. Teachers of students with disabilities have better access to expert support.
Distinctive Schools
Aims to build capacity of school communities to better support students with disability.
Currently 20 schools implementing 25 projects across the state.
Round Three Applications close 4 August
Distinctive Schools
Goldfields Kimberley Midwest North Metro Pilbara South Metro Southwest Wheatbelt0
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Development Grants
Aims to address the needs of school community
2013 students with EN level 3 to 5 were eligible
2014 students with EN level 1 to 5 are eligible
Advertised in Ed-e-Mail 28 May and 4 June
Closing date Friday 13 June
Professional Learning Program
Aims to increase opportunities for teachers to access targeted training in order to build skills, knowledge and understanding in special education.
Special Education Scholarships Certificate III Education Support for Education Assistants Partnerships with Universities:
o University of Canberra E-learning Packageo Flinders University Graduate Certificate
Statistics• As of March 2014, there were over 7900 students with
an identified EN level of 1 to 5. • 65% of students attended a local school and 35%
attended a specialised setting.
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Pilbara South Metro
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Network Grants
• Over 75 networks in The Department of Education
• All networks can apply for grant $10 000 to $100 000
• Up to 12 month initiative to build capacity within network
• Must include at least 70% of schools in the network
• Must select lead school to guide project
• Applications close 4 August
• Scheduled to begin term 4
Network Grants
Key focus areas:
• Teaching and learning adjustments to allow students with disability to achieve curriculum outcomes;
• Leading effective implementation of curriculum; and
• Supporting transition needs of students with disability
Think about it…..
• What would inspire you? If only ideas
• Would your idea improve the teaching and learning opportunities for a student with a disability?
• How would this empower your network and community to better meet the needs of group of diverse learners?
Think about it…..
• What kind of activities would you do?
• What would inspire you? If only ideas
• Would your idea improve the teaching and learning opportunities for a student with a disability?
• How would this empower your network to better meet the needs of group of diverse learners?
More information
Jacqueline BurnsProject Principal9402 [email protected]
Melinda ManshipA/Project Principal9402 [email protected]
Katharine AdamsProject Assistant9402 [email protected]