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Guides & resources (10+)

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.

MTSS at Mount Rowan Secondary College (Vic)

Staff at Mount Rowan Secondary College explain why they implemented MTSS, what the different tiers of intervention look like and what impact they have seen. Mount Rowan Secondary College is a low-SES government school in the regional town of Ballarat, west of Melbourne.

Practice resource

Example of Tier 2 intervention for subject-specific reading comprehension

This practice resource provides an example of how teachers could plan and implement Tier 2 assessment and intervention for Year 7 Humanities and Social Sciences. It’s a supporting resource in a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.

Research (7)

Research report

Designing an intervention approach: Making staffing and timetabling decisions

This research report uses evidence to provide guidance for secondary school leaders in making decisions about staffing, timetabling and intensity when delivering interventions in schools.

Research report

Supporting secondary student reading: Screening, monitoring and intervention

This publication combines AERO’s practice guides, practice resources and explainer on delivering reading interventions in a secondary school MTSS, with details of the methodology used to create these resources.

Research report

Which skills are important for future literacy and numeracy?

This report details how children's learning and development progresses in the early years of school, using findings from national linked data from the Australian Early Development Census and National Assessment Program.

Summaries & explainers (6)

Why some secondary students struggle with reading

This explainer outlines the evidence about why some secondary students struggle with reading. It’s the first part of a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.

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Introduction to a multi-tiered system of supports

This explainer provides an introduction to the multi-tiered system of supports framework (MTSS) for secondary school leaders and teachers looking to support students in improving their literacy and numeracy skills.

Research summary

Skills for future literacy and numeracy learning: Research summary

This document summarises key findings and recommendations from an analysis of Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) data conducted by AERO in 2022.

Other (5)

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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.

Submission to the Inquiry into Literacy and Numeracy in ACT Public Schools

AERO’s submission identifies 3 evidence-based teaching practices that should form the core content basis of the ACT’s support to schools. It recommends the ACT Education Directorate work with schools to implement these practices and outlines principles and support mechanisms for this.

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Why AERO is working to support a whole-school approach to writing

Christine Jackson and Annie Fisher discuss the need to support teachers to teach writing in all subject areas.