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Intensive English Centres - English as a Second Language Intensive English Centres (IECs) provide a specialist 12-month English language program to eligible students who are in the early stages of English language acquisition, primarily those who are newly arrived in Western Australia. IECs have continuous enrolments and exit students into mainstream schooling at the end of each term (primary) or the end of each semester (secondary). Eligible students who have a background of limited schooling can access support in an IEC for up to 24 months.
Primary English as a Second Language Support Program ESL Support programs provide support for ESL/ESD students in the mainstream context. A program is established in a mainstream school where there is a significant number of eligible ESL/ESD students. ESL Support Programs are located in a number of primary and secondary schools. Eligible students with a background of limited schooling are entitled to extra support.
Primary Extension and Challenge Program Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC) is a part-time withdrawal program for upper primary school Years 5-6 students. Identified gifted and talented students are selected to participate in differentiated programs offered in a range of delivery modes. Delivery modes include: - PEAC centres based within a district centre or office with a series of specialist courses or programs. - Coordinators who establish courses in a range of schools and/or other sites, with teachers released to teach these. - Allocation to schools where multi-age programs operate within schools. - Online delivery of programs. Programs focus on: - Social interaction with gifted and talented peers. - Intellectual rigour and challenge. - Pursuit of excellence. - Development of higher-order process skills. - In-depth investigations of real problems. - Open-ended activities that encourage choice and negotiation. - Opportunities to interact with practising experts. - Students working at their own pace. - Self/peer evaluation and reflection of performance.
Teacher Development Schools Teacher Development Schools provide learning and teaching support for classroom teachers. They are a school-based system resource that provides opportunities to share high-level expertise and classroom innovation across networks and learning communities. A key area of focus for Teacher Development Schools is to provide support for the successful implementation of the Australian Curriculum.