The Learning Assistance Program

Students who experience difficulties in basic areas of learning are supported through the Learning Assistance Program at our school. The Learning Assistance Program provides Support Teachers Learning Assistance (STLAs) and funding to primary and secondary schools. Margaret Cook is the STLA for Mount Austin Public School

Students with Learning Difficulties

• Students who experience difficulties in basic areas of learning are supported through the Learning Assistance Program in their local school.
• Students in primary, secondary and central schools may receive additional assistance in literacy, numeracy and language.
• Students experiencing difficulties in learning in regular classes, are supported regardless of the cause.
• It includes support for students with significant learning difficulties, mild intellectual disabilities and language disorders.

Support teachers learning assistance (STLAs) assist students experiencing difficulties in basic areas of learning in regular classes. STLAs are allocated to primary and secondary schools based on the literacy, language and numeracy needs of students.

The STLA works with a school's learning support team and class teachers to plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programs for students experiencing difficulties in learning through:

• team teaching
• professional support and advice
• support for peer tutoring and other learning assistance programs
• withdrawal of students for assessment or short term intensive instruction