TARGETED PROGRAMS > TP AREAS > SPECIAL EDUCATION > PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
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Special Education Projects and Programs
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Professional Learning Grants for Literacy, Numeracy, Special Learning Needs (LNSLN)
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The Literacy, Numeracy and Special Learning Needs (LNSLN) Programme provides funds for the most educationally disadvantaged school students, (including special school students), from R – 12 who may face barriers to effective participation at school and who:
- Are not achieving or are at risk of not achieving a national benchmark standard of literacy and/or numeracy or other appropriate standard of achievement; and/or
- Require additional assistance to reach an appropriate standard of achievement.
Targeted groups will include ESL and Indigenous students; students with disabilities and/or special learning needs; students below or near benchmark standard; and students from rural and remote regions.
The Authority provides direct grants to schools for literacy and numeracy, and also offers programs for professional learning. The professional learning programs and projects involve:
- Expert input.
- Critical reflection.
- Evaluation.
These outcomes lead to improved and measurable teaching and learning outcomes for the targeted students. Professional learning is most effective when it has the commitment and support of the Principal and school leadership.
For more information, please contact the Special Education Advisers on (08) 8179-1400 or email burnsl@ais.sa.edu.au.
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Capital Grants
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Capital grants of up to $5,000 are allocated as a budget priority to students with disabilities who require support to access the school site or the curriculum.
Grants are allocated on a submission basis for building modifications and equipment that are integral to programs to improve access for students with disabilities.
Submissions are prioritised according to the following criteria:
- Eligibility of students according to Commonwealth disability criteria.
- Relative need for physical access, taking into account OHS&W and duty of care issues.
- The educational needs of the students with disabilities.
- Recommendations from professional and non-school organisations.
- The status of the student's enrolment: priority is given to new enrolments or students in transition from kindergarten to primary school and primary to secondary school.
For more information, please contact the Special Education Advisers on (08) 8179-1400 or email burnsl@ais.sa.edu.au.
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Assessments
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Funds have been allocated for a range of professional assessments for students in 2007.
Criteria:
Assessments are funded to determine if the student has the following disability:
- Intellectual disability.
- Language disorder.
- Social/emotional disorder.
- Autism Spectrium disorder.
- Complex cases - for example, the student has a disability and clarification of intellectual status is required, or the student has significantly disordered behaviour.
The process for accessing services is:
- School-based assessments and observations indicate the need for further investigation and clarification of the student's learning needs.
- The Special Education Team evaluates the need for an assessment based on the completion of the Assessment Application Form, which is to be completed by school staff.
- If the application is approved for funding, a Request for Assessment Permission Form is sent to be completed by the Principal and parents.
- The Special Education Adviser facilitates the specific service requested by the school.
Target Group:
Eligible students in all schools, as determined by the Special Education Teacher or Principal.
Accessing the Program:
Applications will be prioritised according to criteria.
Please note that there will be no refunds for assessments that have been paid for by parents/guardians or schools.
If there are students in your school whom you believe meet the above criteria, please contact the Special Education Team on (08) 8179-1400.
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Workplace Learning Program
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The Workplace Learning Program is funded by the SA Independent Schools Targeted Programs Authority Inc through its Special Education and Vocational Education Programs. Post-compulsory students with low literacy and numeracy levels and/or disabilities are selected to participate in the program. Two groups of students attend TAFE for one day per week for Terms 2 and 3 to undertake studies in Certificate I in Employment Skills Training.
Term 4 involves work observation and placement visits that are facilitated by the school. Schools receive a grant for TRT funding to accompany student/s on work visits and placements.
The program is conducted as follows:
Workplace Learning ProgramTAFE Term 2 (10 days) | Generic Work Observation Term 2 or 3 (2 x full or 4 x ˝ days) | TAFE Term 3 (10 days) | Industry Work Placement Term 3 (5 days) |
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Lecturers provide feedback to school re student progress | School supplied mentor support to students in workplace | Lecturers provide feedback to school re student progress | Students placed in chosen industry area | Teachers at school use provided resources to support and reinforce the TAFE studies | Employer provides information to students/teachers | Teachers at school use resources provided to support TAFE studies | Work Placement to acquire and apply a range of generic work skills | Assessment: Conducted by TAFE. Statement of Attainment issued to successful students | Observation of Work Skills in a range of workplaces | Assessment: Conducted by TAFE. Statement of Attainment issued to successful students | Assessment: Key Work Skills Report recorded by Workplace Supervisor |
For more information, please contact Jenn Tranter on (08) 8179-1423.
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Models of Good Practice Program
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Schools will be funded to allow Special Education Teachers to review their models of practice in relation to the provision of special education support in the school
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