Strategic Partnerships Program All Networks Meeting – Metropolitan Briefing - 29 February 2008 Dianne Peck General Manager, Student Learning Programs Office for Government School Education, DEECD

In this session……. Provide an overview of the funding model and associated timeline Build knowledge of Flagship Strategy 1: Student Learning resources

Current context DEECD New Corporate Plan – available in April Increasing importance of community partnerships Budget restraint

Strategic Partnerships Program Maintain focus – student learning and teacher professional learning – linked to key DEECD priorities Support for Ultranet and Knowledge Bank: Next Generation Maintain schools focus

Strategic Partnerships Program Program is continuing with existing level of funding plus an additional 2% per annum. Revised model. 3 categories Tailored accountability linked to category and level of funding Earlier notification Not for profit organisations

Model for Triennium Strategic Partnerships Program Category 1 Teacher Professional Associations Category 2 Large Institutional Partners Category 3 Community, Scientific & Cultural Organisations SPP Advisory Group andNetworks

Model for Triennium Category 1 - role of CPTAV Category 2 – additional leadership role Category 3 program grants within 3 funding levels – * less than $25,000 * $25,000 - $49,000 * $50,000 + Each category has similar funding to current triennium Can only apply in one category Expected that a similar number of organisations will be funded.

Key Dates – Implementation Timeline for Triennium 8 February 2008 Letter to currently funded organisations on the new funding model. Will include information on designated category. 29 February 2008 Application process opens 11 April 2008 Applications close for all Categories’ programs 19 May 2008 Notifications to organisations completed June-October 2008 Memoranda of Understanding/contracts finalised for all categories November/December 2008 Establishment of SPP Advisory Group & Networks for

Student Learning initiatives

‘Obvious’ student learning challenges Implementing curriculum programs incorporating the VELS. –Combining domains Assessing and reporting against the VELS Implementing new Student Report Cards inc. A-E reporting

Deeper challenges Recognising and responding to diverse student learning needs. Requires: Building from what students know and are able to do plus clarity about next steps Focus on understanding Building learning capacity – skills and dispositions Engaging and challenging content Recognising and responding to changing student learning needs.

Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 Students learn best when: The learning environment is supportive and productive The learning environment promotes independence, interdependence and self motivation Students' needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests are reflected in the learning program Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application Assessment practices are an integral part of teaching and learning Learning connects strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroom

Student Learning resources –Curriculum Planning Guidelines and modules –PoLT and online resource –Assessment advice and modules –Domain pages with related resources. Includes Developmental continua for English, Maths and Science –DigiLearn resources Support

A range of targeted programs to support curriculum planning and delivery in all schools Community Language Schools Drug Education English as a Second Language program Gifted Education 'Go for your life‘ initiatives Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) Multicultural education School Sport Victoria Sustainability Education Traffic Safety Education Values Education

Ultranet The Ultranet is an intuitive student-centred electronic learning environment that supports high quality learning and teaching, connects students, teachers and parents and enables efficient knowledge transfer.

Ultranet A tool for school improvement Reporting Collaboration School info Staff info Student info Learning & Teaching Management Administration Whole school, program and teacher curriculum planning and delivery Student assessment, submission and feedback Digital learning content Shared curriculum/lesson plans Collaboration tools Discussion forums Messaging Blogs Staff profile Staff timetable Student profile Student results Course enrolment Profile Timetable Calendar Committees Clubs & organisations Management of: Attendance Timetable Calendar Resources Records Student report cards Standard reports Ad-hoc reports DEECD regions principalsteachers admin/support students parents What is the Ultranet: functionality? What is the Ultranet: users?

The Ultranet will establish a school’s environment for the future Objectives of the Ultranet: improve responsiveness to individual learning needs provide better information to parents, the school system and Government improve efficiency of the learning environment and school administration adopt an enterprise approach to intranet development exploit previous ICT investments Key benefits of the Ultranet to the community: establish a school environment for the future improve the educational outcomes of Victorians reduce the administrative burden on teachers and school leaders reduce the future cost of education improve educational opportunities for regional, rural and remote Victorians

Knowledge Bank

Knowledge Bank: Next Generation Increase access to emerging technologies and new on-line content Quality assure new forms of digital content and online communication Communicate effective practice to inform school and system development

Deliverables A single place to find and search for all digital education content held by the Department and other high quality providers Policy and rubrics to quality assure the appropriateness, accessibility and educational effectiveness of new digital content and tools New Web 2.0 and social networking tools to provide a cyber safe place for teachers and students to create, share and publish new knowledge.

Access Government schools will access through Ultranet Non government schools, education partners and other stakeholders will access through a redesigned KB interface. Timeline –May 2008: public launch –T2, 2008: 1 st round trials –T3, 2009: enhanced KB website released –2009: further trials

So, where do you fit? Improving student learning outcomes Providing students with access to broader range of experiences Ensuring continuity between SPP programs and school curriculum programs – not ‘one off’. Building teacher capacity Modelling effective practice