Lifting the literacy levels of Victorian students is a key Education State goal, as literacy outcomes are crucial determinants in the ability of children and young people to reach their potential. Bastow is delivering a of professional learning focusing on leading and implementing literacy improvement in schools. The of professional learning includes: Leading Literacy: SEILs and EILs Professional learning workshops designed specifically for Senior Education Improvement Leaders (SEILs) and Education Improvement Leaders (EILs) to support schools - providing participants with the tools, skills and knowledge to influence improvement in literacy across schools. Literacy Leader Induction Workshops Workshops for Principals and Literacy Leaders to enhance their knowledge, understanding and awareness of the Literacy and Numeracy Strategy. They will focus on the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO) Improvement Cycle to identify problems of practice and design for future learning investigations. Leading Literacy Master Trainer F-6 Course Literacy experts from within the system will undertake training to assist them to facilitate training within their network of schools. Leading Literacy in Networks F-6 Course Based on Bastow’s Leading Literacy Course, Literacy Leaders will be supported by Master Trainers to learn to lead the development of a shared understanding of quality literacy instruction, whole school literacy approaches, assessment procedures and models of effective literacy practice. Literacy Data and Assessment Practise Course This fully online course will develop deep conceptual content knowledge to improve classroom literacy practice. Leading Literacy Provides individuals of vertical school teams with the tools, skills and knowledge to embed quality literacy practice by equipping them with the skills to influence change across their school.
How are communities targeted for a Place-Based Education Plan? Communities are prioritised based on a range of criteria, relating to: achievement, engagement and wellbeing outcomes pathways and opportunities for lifelong learning demographic change or demand pressures opportunities for innovation and establishing hubs of excellence other complex community circumstances. Another important factor is the community’s readiness for change, including the willingness of education providers like schools, early childhood services and training providers to work together to develop local, tailored solutions. What are some pre-conditions for a successful Education Plan? Some critical success factors for Place-Based Education Plans to make an impact in a community include: Community acceptance of challenges or barriers and readiness for change Willingness and readiness of local education partners to establish a strong culture of collaboration Quality of governance structures in operation to support local decision-making and information-sharing Alignment with other community priorities, investments and initiatives. PROGRESS TO DATE Shepparton, Lilydale/Upper Yarra and Frankston North Education Plans released May 2018 New Bendigo Education Plan released Jul 2018 Implementation of actions and strategies identified in the Education Plans commenced Jul 2018 Consultation and scoping of new education plans for Flemington/Moonee Valley and Oakleigh commenced Jul 2018 Construction for the Footscray Learning Precinct commenced Late 2018 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND MILESTONES Flemington/Moonee Valley and Oakleigh Education Plans will be released Mid 2019 Implementation of actions and strategies identified in the Flemington/Moonee Valley and Oakleigh Education Plans will commence Mid 2019 Infrastructure development in Shepparton, Yarra and Frankston North will commence 2019