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**School Learning Support Coordinator Initiative**


 * Contents**

Introduction to the School Learning Support Coordinator Initiative

What kind of assistance can SLSCs provide?

How SLSCs work in schools to support Teachers

How SLSCs work in schools to support Learning Support Teams

How SLSCs work in schools to support Whole Staff or Staff with common interests within or across schools

SLSC access request procedure

= School Learning Support Coordinator Initiative = = Introduction =


 * What is it?**

The School Learning Support Coordinator Initiative supports communities of schools to meet the diverse learning needs of students. SLSCs will support teachers and enhance their professional knowledge and skills to cater for every student in particular those with special needs. The initiative also seeks to focus on a **//‘middle year’s transition strategy’//**, to support these students fro primary to secondary schools. The **LBCOS model** targets students from **//Stage 3 and Stage 4.//**


 * How will the goals be met?**

The Initiative is meeting these goals through the newly established role of **//School Learning Support Coordinator.//** These are experienced teachers who will receive additional specialist training for one year. They will work with Teachers, Learning Support Teams and whole school staff. **//SLSC//** support will enhance learning outcomes by providing **//curriculum//** **//access and planning//** for students with additional needs in the following areas: Autism Spectrum Disorder Behaviour Speech, language and communication Motor coordination Other issues impacting learning

**What kind of assistance can SLSCs provide?**
 * For Teachers**

Mentoring through discussion, mutual planning etc. Observation and assessments Curriculum access and planning Demonstration lessons and/or team teaching Differentiating the curriculum to accommodate student diversity Recommending and/or providing resources Strategies for managing behaviour –for whole class and/or individuals Positive teaching approach to class management


 * For Learning Support Teams**

Setting up an effective Learning Support Team Devising protocols/proformas for the LST to meet school needs Providing information on an area of need Delivering a presentation on a target area
 * For Whole School Staff**
 * within school or across school interest groups**

Training and development at staff meetings Workshops Setting up or revitalising whole school infrastructure to support literacy learning through a whole-school home reading program


 * How SLSCs work in schools to support Teachers**

An SLSC will attend LST meetings. The LST can request support for a teacher. The SLSC will be part of the collaborative team to discuss the support needed by: clarifying and/or elaborating information setting priorities for the intervention setting times and dates for the intervention


 * 1 Introductory meeting and information gathering with teacher**


 * 2 Observation and/or assessment by the SLSC**

An observation of the class or student in the setting of concern. Conducting any assessments as required.

A meeting will then be held with the Teacher to give feedback and discuss interventions.
 * 3 Planning meeting**


 * 4 Plan implementation**

The SLSC provides assistance as required to implement the intervention plan that has been agreed upon by the Teacher and the SLSC.


 * 5 Progress meeting**

A meeting or other form of communication is carried out between the teacher and the SLSC to assess progress and amend or develop further plans if necessary.


 * 6 Evaluation**

An evaluation of the intervention via the SLSC Initiative Feedback Form is completed by the teacher. This form consists of one page and will easily be completed within 5 minutes.


 * 7 Follow up via the Learning Support Team**

A progress update is discussed at the Learning Support Team meeting. This should be a LST meeting scheduled at least one month **after** the evaluation. The meeting will be attended by the SLSC and the Teacher where possible.
 * How SLSCs work in schools to support Learning Support Teams**

providing or delivering a presentation on effective Learning Support Teams helping to set up protocols for the LST to meet school needs assisting with the selection and development of proformas to facilitate efficient operation of the LST eg referral, student tracking etc.
 * Assistance is available to help set up and/or develop an effective Learning Support Team by:**


 * AND**


 * Supporting the role of Learning Support teams by:**


 * Attending Learning Support Team Meetings**

The SLSC can become familiar with the school’s staff, needs and issues. This also enables ongoing monitoring and adjustment of the support provided by the SLSC.


 * 2. Implementation of Teaching/Learning Plans**

The SLSC provides assistance as requested and agreed to at the meeting, by the LST.


 * Evaluation**

An evaluation of the intervention via the SLSC Initiative Feedback Form is appreciated.


 * How SLSCs work in schools to support Whole School Staff and/or special interest groups**

Assistance is available for multiple staff members within or across schools as well as whole school staff to: work with teachers to improve curriculum access and planning for students with similar learning needs eg managing behaviours hold workshops in curriculum planning that require learning adjustments and accommodations to meet diverse student needs eg scaffolding or differentiating lesson content provide whole staff training and development in areas targeted by the SLSC Initiative eg presentation or workshop on Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The SLSC will meet with the Principal and/or Learning Support Coordinator to discuss and plan the support needed.


 * Requesting SLSC Support**

A request is made by your school’s Learning Support Team Coordinator or Principal. This would usually be at a meeting attended by a SLSC.

Alternatively School Learning Support Teams can fax or email a request for support to the Principal Coordinator Sara Smith at Matraville Sports High School.

Your request will be discussed and prioritised by the SLSC team at their next team meeting.

The Principal Coordinator or SLSC will advise your school’s Learning Support Team Coordinator about the start date of the SLSC support and the team member assigned.