Directions By Grant Rau

Learning to Change Changing to Learn

Ultranet readiness

What next? Elearning Planning Workshops early term 3 Develop and implement school and / or Network Action Plans

Geelong eLearning Conference Friday September 5th Keynote Speaker Andrew Douch 2008 Curriculum Innovation Award Winner ‘Embracing Emerging Technologies’ Andrew Douch teaches at Wanganui Park Secondary College in Shepparton. He has taught for 18 years and is passionate that great teachers need not be “tech-savvy” but willing to take risks. What we need in the 21st Century is not teachers with computer skills, but teachers with new ideas and minds open to change. Andrew shows how it is possible on a shoestring budget and with very little technology know-how, to redefine a classroom, connecting students with each other, and with teachers and others, using podcasts, discussion boards, MSN and mobile phones to make learning relevant and exciting. His students, and 3000 others from 22 countries, connect to the classroom at any time of day or night, from any internet connection to participate in his online global learning community.

Follow-up Email mind map and action plan and Survey Monkey link

BASIC PRINCIPLES Maintain the Momentum Deliver on improved student learning outcomes. Deliver on improved quality of life for children and youth. Align to DEECD Vision and Mission

WHAT IS THE RESEARCH TELLING US? OECD, Elmore, Fullan, McKinsey Report, Ontario Study. School Improvement: A Theory of Action.

MOVING FORWARD The need to capture where we are at and where we are going as a system. If we keep doing what we are doing, we will keep getting what we are getting: We need to embrace and enhance the opportunities presented by the establishment of the new Department to cater for children and young people from 0 – 18.

My Vision for the Phases of School Improvement in Victoria Learning to Lead Lead Learners Learning in the Community The Family Effective Schools Effective Leaders Effective Professional Learning OSE Leadership Agenda Effective Regions “It takes a village to raise a child” The School as Hub The Broader Community

SUMMARY VISION AND MISSION For all children and young people in the BSW to thrive learn and grow MISSION To work with the early childhood sector, schools, families and the wider community to deliver the best possible outcomes for all children and young people.

BSW BUSINESS PLAN – 2008/2009 Key Strategies Objective 1 – Early Childhood Services System Development and Reform To develop an integrated service approach that supports children’s development from birth to eight years of age. Key Strategies Develop a best practice process for implementation of transition plans for each child as they move from kindergarten/early childhood services to school. Develop and implement interim transition plans (kindergarten/early childhood services to school) for each Koorie child and those with additional needs. Every School Network develop an aligned Early Childhood Network as a sub-group.

BSW BUSINESS PLAN – 2008/2009 Objective 2 – School System Development and Reform To create a culture of excellence that delivers improved results for all students in Government schools. Key Strategies Develop and implement a regional 0-18 numeracy strategy – including teaching and learning coaches. Develop and implement a regional 0-18 literacy strategy – including LIT Development of a whole of office plan for implementing Wannik across the region, incorporating the 38 specified actions. Increase by 20% the number of schools undertaking evidence based behaviour management practices – restorative practices, positive behaviour support, school climate. Development of PMF and full Business Plan for the establishment of the Math Science Centre in Geelong. Develop a whole of office plan/strategy with focus on school/education/training engagement to Year 12 completion or equivalent.

BSW BUSINESS PLAN – 2008/2009 Objective 3 – Workforce Reform To select, develop and retain a high quality workforce in early childhood services and Government schools. Key Strategies Support early years (0-8) staff across the Region (external) to deliver services and a consistent Learning Framework to 0-8 year olds through provision of information, professional development and role description as appropriate. Development of Regional Leadership Plan and Framework aligned with the developmental Learning framework for Leaders for schools and early years services. Select and allocate high performing Principals and teachers to support underperforming schools in line with the State-wide strategy. Review and implement recommendations for allied health management model with clearly articulated careers structure.

BSW BUSINESS PLAN – 2008/2009 Objective 4 – Partnerships with Parents and Community. To work with parents and communities to maximise contributions and opportunities to improve the early childhood development and education outcomes for children and young people. Key Strategies Develop strategy to facilitate the provision of appropriate information about early childhood services to parents, schools and other services Each Network map local service planning, co-ordination and delivery for children’s and youth services to identify strategic opportunities, improve and consolidate partnerships with Local Government and other community agencies in the delivery of services. Full Business Plan and PMF for Corio/Norlane Regeneration Project.

BSW BUSINESS PLAN – 2008/2009 Objective 5 – Building capability (Your Job, Your Say and People Development) To develop a high performing workgroup of capable and engaged people who work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Key Strategies Develop an action plan to improve the workplace culture by addressing the findings of the 2008 Your Job, Your Say Survey. Project (PMF) supporting the integration to new DEECD to best maximise opportunities and resources. Provide opportunities for staff to develop capabilities in at least one of their nominated areas for professional growth.

Where do we see our work to achieve this? Building Futures (including TTC, ATC, Kinders, Ed P) LLEN Youth Commitment Community Partnerships Public Perception T&L and LIT initiatives Ultranet P&D Culture Accreditation 0-8 Agenda Y12 Completion or equivalent VET/VCAL provision GMSC development Integration and enhancement of establishment of DEECD Redefine roles to match needs (including Admin, SEO, ARDs)

SUMMARY OF PRIORITIES FOR 2008/2009 Reading Maths Ultranet 0-8/integration & enhancement BF – including TTC/ATC/Ed Provision/Kinders/Care facilities Engagement (Suspensions/Expulsions; Koorie Strategy; Students at Risk, partnerships)