Student Engagement [ Items 1 - 12 of 29 ]
Children whose Whereabouts are Unknown and the Student Tracking System
Type: Roles and Guidelines | Published: 21.06.06
If a transfer note is not received when a student stops attending and the student cannot be located within a reasonable amount of time (15 days), then that student is known as ‘missing’. Students who cannot be located may be reported as being ‘Children Whose Whereabouts are Unknown’ (CWU).
moreSchool Attendance FAQs – Parents/Carers
Type: FAQ | Published: 21.06.06
Important information and advice for parents on what student enrolment information the school can provide, the parent’s responsibilities regarding their child’s school attendance and what they can do to support their child.
moreRetention and Participation (RAP) Plan Funding Guidelines
Type: Publication | Published: 20.06.06
The Retention and Participation Funding guidelines provide district education offices with information on the requirements of financial accountability along with pro-formas and examples of information that need to be forwarded to Central Office to demonstrate outcomes achieved with RAP funds.
moreLeave Passes
Type: Roles and Guidelines | Published: 21.06.06
The use of standardised leave passes monitors unsupervised students who are absent from school. Leave passes provide ongoing opportunities for schools to work with their local community, district school attendance officers and school-based attendance staff in managing non-attendance. The Guidelines...
morePrinciples of Teaching & Learning
Type: Case Study | Published: 21.06.06
The principles and teaching strategies which drive the Classroom Management and Instructional Strategies (CM&IS) professional learning program are underpinned by the overarching outcomes stated by the Curriculum Framework.
moreSchool Psychologist Role
Type: Statement | Published: 20.06.06
School psychologists are a vital but limited school resource who provide support to maximise student performance. Their role involves supporting teachers, students and parents in the areas of challenging behaviour, violence, bullying, student wellbeing, inclusivity, learning and motivation,...
moreAttendance Policy
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 21.06.06
Principals are responsible for recording and monitoring the attendance of all students and for implementing appropriate strategies to restore attendance if necessary. The Attendance policy outlines the procedures schools must adopt for managing student attendance.
moreIntroduction to Student Attendance
Type: Roles and Guidelines | Published: 21.06.06
Students need to attend school on a regular basis to gain the maximum benefit from schooling and optimise their life opportunities. The school principal is responsible for the accurate recording and rigorous monitoring of all students’ attendance.
moreRaised Leaving Age
Type: Link | Published: 02.08.06
Are you turning 16 or 17 in 2009? The 'Raised Leaving Age' website provides the latest information on options available to 16 and 17 year olds.
moreExcursions: Off School Site Activities
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 10.08.06
Activities outside the relatively protective environment of the school site involve greater risk. The Excursions: Off School Site Activities policy supports and enables schools to make informed decisions in relation to the management and conduct of activities off their school site.
moreImproving Attendance: a resource package for schools
Type: Publication | Published: 30.01.09
Improving Attendance: a resource package for schools has been revised. This second edition contains a range of successful practice case studies as ‘Spotlights on school attendance’. Each chapter is available for download as a pdf together with editable word templates for schools.
moreGetting started with the Community Service Program - Practical tips from coordinators
Type: Overview | Published: 23.11.07
The 2007 Community Service Program Forum included workshops where coordinators shared their experiences. The workshops generated many ideas, strategies and advice from coordinators. These ideas have been collated and presented in this resource for you to use as needed.
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