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ESL Unit . Refugee Young People: Education and Employment Presented by Anita Calore DEECD, ESL Unit Friday 2 July 2010. ESL Support in Victoria. Phase One – The new arrivals program. Intensive English language programs for primary and secondary aged students

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  1. ESL Unit Refugee Young People: Education and Employment Presented by Anita Calore DEECD, ESL Unit Friday 2 July 2010

  2. ESL Support in Victoria

  3. Phase One – The new arrivals program • Intensive English language programs for primary and secondary aged students • Numeracy and literacy across the curriculum • Careers and transitions information/pathways development for secondary aged students • Health and wellbeing focussed • Family/parent/carer engagement • Extra curricular activities eg sport and recreation • Homework support

  4. New Arrivals in Victorian Government Schools

  5. Main countries of origin and student numbers

  6. Refugee “likely” Students in government schools Based on Aug 09 census data

  7. ESL Index funded students - statewide Source: August Census, 2009 DEECD ESL Unit

  8. Phase two – ESL transition programs for high needs refugee likely and at risk students • Targeted intervention in networks/schools • English Language school/centres Transition Officers • Transition initiatives programs 87 primary and secondary programs received additional support in 2010 Up to 3,500 students (in an Aust school 3 years or less) given additional support Needs vary according to Age, previous educational and life experiences, literacy in first/other languages

  9. Phase three- ESL Index funded schools • Total ESL Index funding approximately $60 million • Total number ESL Index funded students 43 504 • Total number of ESL Index funded schools 503 schools • Total number of ESL Index funded primary schools 366 • Total number of ESL Index funded secondary schools 119 • Total number of ESL Index funded pri/sec schools 18 schools Source: August Census, 2009 DEECD ESL Unit

  10. Pathways • VCAL- foundation level, pre-VCAL, three year VCE, VET • TAFE • ACE programs Features of the programs • Flexible learning programs • Learner centred programs • Authentic learning experiences • Supportive learning environments • Bilingual support • Pathway connections back to school or on to further education and training • Skill and knowledge development in preparation for work environment

  11. Challenges for ESL students in secondary school • Level of English when entering secondary school • Previous education experience • Age at entry to secondary school • Parent aspirations • Personal goals • Understanding a new education system

  12. Challenges continued….. • Understanding the pathways to further study • Seeking employment • Work readiness • Work experience • Networking and contacts • Learning to learn skills • Homework and study • Access to resources and computers • Being an adolescent • Settling into a new country

  13. Implications for schools • An increasing number of ESL learners require literacy, numeracy and content knowledge & skills as well as ESL support • Settlement and well-being needs increase • Schools need to link to a range of support services outside the school • Older ESL learners with disrupted schooling entering the school system will need additional support and pathways advice • Parents of ESL students require support to understand our education system and school expectations of them

  14. How can schools support ESL students? • Provision of appropriate ESL support including homework support • Pathway planning • Industry tasters • Work placements • Information nights for parents and students with interpreters and Multicultural Education Aides Families as partners in learning – New!!!

  15. Connecting with local agencies • Local Learning and Employment Networks • University and TAFE providers • AMES and ACE providers • Local Industry • Local Government

  16. Local resources • New arrivals programs (schools, centres, programs) • Transition officers • ESL Regional Program Officers (RPOs) • Network provision of transition programs • Secondary schools (facilities, coordinators, programs) • Universities, TAFEs, AMES, ACE providers • Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs) • Other community based organisations: Migrant Resource Centres Community groups Settlement services providers

  17. Resources LMERC – Statewide Resource Centre www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/lmerc/ 150 Palmerston Street Carlton (Carlton PS- lower level) ESL Website www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/esl/default.htm Local Learning and Employment Networks http://www.llen.vic.gov.au/ Families as Partners in Learning www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/familiesaspartners/default.htm

  18. Anita Calore Senior Project Officer ESL Unit - DEECD calore.anita.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

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