Best Start Targeted Early Numeracy (TEN) Intervention Program 2009 Pilot

The Targeted Early Numeracy (TEN) intervention program fulfils a Government commitment to provide support for students experiencing substantial difficulty in learning numeracy in the early years. The Program

Implementation 2009 Semester 2 Piloting early numeracy intervention program to allow school teams and facilitators time to participate in initial training and trialling of new resources and strategies. TEN facilitators will trial strategies within their own school during Term 3, and within two or three more schools during Term Semester 1 Implementation of TEN.

The Model Recognises that a small percentage of students are at risk of numeracy failure, despite participation within a quality early numeracy program. Will be implemented within a normal daily lesson block, without withdrawal or an additional specialist teacher.

The Model will provide: A personalised learning plan Smaller group size (usually three to four students) Short, sharp sessions (typically 10 minute blocks) Strategically targeted activities High success processes More explicit and systematic teaching Five-weekly assessments.

Change Management 1. Identifying schools for participation Regions are responsible for identifying schools. In selecting schools, regions will take into account each school’s: Year 3 NAPLAN numeracy results Current and emerging commitments that could affect school capacity to effectively engage in the program Distance from other possible participating schools.

2. Strategy Professional learning workshops and in-school support will be delivered by local TEN Facilitators. The implementation will focus on: Professional learning communities Professional learning in deepening teachers’ understanding of how students learn number Professional learning in student management Familiarisation with intervention program activities and resources.

2. Strategy The professional learning component would be a registered course with the NSW Institute of Teachers.

3. TEN facilitators Deliver professional learning sessions. Provide demonstration lessons and in-class support. Assist teachers with data analysis. Monitor improved practice and student outcomes.

3. TEN facilitators Will be paid at Assistant Principal level. Can be deployed for a period of six or twelve months, with the possibility of extension for up to 24 months with right of return to their school.

4. Resource allocations One TEN facilitator per region. Western Sydney, South Western Sydney and Hunter/Central Coast will have two facilitators.

4. Resource allocations A grant of $1000 per K-2 roll class to be paid to participating schools.

Actions to be undertaken in Term 3 ActionDate  Identify Semester 2, 2009 Pilot schools  Nominate TEN facilitators Completion date: Week 5, Term Friday 28 August  Training for TEN facilitators Week 7, Term Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 September  TEN facilitators to:  trial strategies within base school  support nominated schools in preparation for participation. Week 8 - Week 10, Term  Follow-up training day for TEN facilitators Week 10, Term Tuesday 29 September

Actions to be undertaken in Term 4 ActionDate  Commence delivery of professional learning by TEN facilitator to nominated schools within professional learning community. Week 1,Term  Training day for TEN facilitators Week 3, Term Wednesday 4 November  Identify Semester 1, 2010 participating schools. Completion date: Week 4, Term Friday 13 November  Training day for TEN facilitators Week 7, Term Wednesday 2 December