Page 3352 - Week 09 - Thursday, 22 August 2019
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MS BERRY: The implementation plan includes three priorities that support teachers. The first priority is a best start in a career of learning. Under this priority, the government will build on an affiliated schools program with the University of Canberra, including joint research, school-based pre-service teacher clinics, and a comprehensive mentoring training program.
Thirty masters of education scholarships will be provided each year to teachers from early childhood, primary school, high school, college and education support office, as well as specialist settings. Coordinated professional experience places will also be delivered to enhance placements and make sure they are matched to the developmental needs of the pre-service teachers, something that the passage of the TQI bill this morning will support.
The second priority is thriving in a career of learning. Under this priority, the government will increase the number of highly accomplished and lead certified teachers alongside other initiatives to strengthen school leadership and create the culture, structures and conditions needed for positive student outcomes. The government will also develop a whole-of-jurisdiction workforce plan to make sure that there are specialist teachers, including language teachers, available to schools.
The third priority is supporting leaders in a career of learning. Under this priority, the ACT government will introduce a revised principal career structure and ensure that both newly appointed and experienced principals have access to many development opportunities. The principal health and wellbeing plan will be implemented to ensure that principals can meet the complexities that they face every day.
School leaders will also be supported to respond to complex student needs by scoping a complex student needs team, supporting learning, supporting assistance to complete a certificate four in education support and provide legal assistance for students experiencing vulnerability.
MS ORR: Minister, what other strategies in the implementation plan will have a direct impact on student outcomes?
MS BERRY: The implementation plan provides a cohesive set of actions that seek to ensure that all students, regardless of background or vulnerability, feel welcome, respected, supported and valued in their school community, and that the right things are in place to address individual student needs. Through this plan the ACTÂ government is building upon targeted efforts to address enduring barriers to inclusive education, such as the positive behaviours for learning framework, student resource allocation and digital solutions.
The plan also focuses on ensuring that schools are safe and inclusive through collaboration between schools, students, families and the community sector, as well as other government agencies. Inclusive learning environments are also focused on through contemporary infrastructure and personalised learning programs, reflecting the expectations of the ACT community.
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