Student Learning Program

• Students are placed in a small class groups with due consideration to age, academic skills, social capability and group compatibility
• Students have the opportunity to make new friendships and develop social skills
• Students benefit from individually focussed programs with learning goals formulated collaboratively between teacher and parent/carer
• Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for each child are formulated at the beginning of the year ensuring the educational needs of each child are addressed. The IEPs are reported on twice a year
• A formal annual review of each student’s progress is undertaken with recommendations made for the student’s program for the following school year
• Students particpate in transition programs at the completion of each stage of their schooling, Older students will maximise their vocational and life skills in preparation for their post-school placements
• Current Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) directives, policies and curriculum are implemented at each level of the school http://www.education.vic.gov.au

There are three sections within the overall structure of Ashwood School: