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Guides & resources (10+)

Choosing reading assessments in MTSS

This practice guide explains how to select and administer student reading assessments in an MTSS approach, including identifying important criteria when choosing reading assessments. It’s the third part of a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.

Practice resource

Example reading assessment tools in MTSS

This practice resource provides examples of reading assessments Australian secondary schools can use in an MTSS framework. It forms part of a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.

Choosing, monitoring and modifying reading interventions in MTSS

This practice guide explains how to select and manage targeted reading interventions to support students struggling with foundational reading skills. It’s the fourth part of a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.

Research (10+)

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Research report

Strategies to enhance schools' readiness for change

This is the second research snapshot in a series that summarise learnings from readiness for change research undertaken as part of the Getting it Right from the Start (GIRFTS) project. It outlines strategies school leaders can use to increase their school’s readiness for change and highlights real-life examples from the GIRFTS project.

Discussion paper

Insights into implementation

AERO is working with a small number of schools to learn about a deliberate and structured approach to implementing evidence-based practices in different school contexts. This discussion paper shares our early insights from this work.

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Discussion paper

Strengthening the evidence on how GenAI can improve teaching and learning

This discussion paper identifies 5 priority research projects about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools in education and invites the education research community to partner with us. Working together we can better understand how to harness GenAI tools to reverse growing inequity in student learning outcomes.

Summaries & explainers (10+)

Monitoring implementation outcomes

This is the fifth and final explainer in a series of 5 on the key components of a deliberate and structured approach to implementation. It outlines the process of monitoring implementation outcomes, including success outcomes schools can monitor, how these can be aligned with enablers and barriers, and methods for collecting data.

Taking an evidence-informed approach to implementation

This explainer is the first in a series of 5 on implementing evidence-based practices in schools. It outlines how schools can take a deliberate and structured approach to implementation based on key ideas from the research evidence.

Using a staged approach to implementation

This explainer is the second in a series of 5 on implementing evidence-based practices in schools. It outlines the key ideas for taking a staged approach to implementation.

Other (10+)

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Celebrating (and supporting) Australian science teachers

National Science Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of science teachers across Australia. This article highlights AERO's commitment to supporting science education through evidence-based resources and initiatives. We'll explore the unique challenges faced by science teachers, highlight our existing science-focused materials and unveil our latest project aimed at enhancing science writing.

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Explained: The key components of implementation

How do we bridge the gap between knowing and doing? Schools are increasingly aware that evidence-based teaching practices will improve students’ outcomes. But, of course, knowing about evidence-based approaches isn't enough. Schools need to know how to adopt these practices successfully to gain the improvements they want to see. The 'how' is just as important as the 'what'. In this article, we explore the concept of implementation and share the key implementation components we’re using with schools.

The power of evidence in education

This article introduces how evidence-informed teaching methods can support student learning and skill development. Learn about the interplay between evidence and classroom realities, common misconceptions, and how the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is helping teachers and leaders.