Impact 4 all at 10 Sydney schools
Objective
Build teaching capacity to support the diverse learning needs of students with disability through skill-sharing between mainstream and school for specific purposes (SSP) teachers.
Measure of success
Build a support system that helps children with disability thrive academically and develop good physical, mental and emotional health.
All measures
Teacher confidence
Teacher participation and uptake
Attendance of professional learning sessions
Partner schools
Chalmers Road School
Lucas Gardens School
Strathfield South High School
Victoria Avenue Public School
Strathfield South Public School
Concord Public School
Marie Bashir Public School
Homebush West Public School
Enfield Public School
Homebush Public School
Overview
This Disability Strategy initiative is designed to empower teachers and executive staff in mainstream and support units to build their confidence, experience, skills and capacity to improve outcomes for students with disability.
The project is a joint initiative between Chalmers Road School, Lucas Gardens School, Strathfield South High School and Victoria Avenue Public School that is collaborating with a wider network of schools in the Strathfield network. It involves 40 teachers and one education consultant.