Loddon Mallee Koorie Strategy 2007
A Four Part Professional Learning Initiative
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WHAT WORKS. THE WORK PROGRAM

Session 1 Making a difference: the need for action is now!

• Why we need to improve outcomes – the current state of play of Koorie achievement in schools.

• Using data to identify issues and to assist with planning.

• Introduction to What Works. The Work Program and to the What Works materials.

• Workshop: Identifying your priority issues.

Session 2 Planning for action

• Cultural awareness and your local community.

• The Dare to Lead Making a Difference initiative.

• Developing successful strategies and plans for improving educational outcomes for Koorie students.

• Workshop: Using the What Works materials and other resources to develop action plans.

Session 3 Taking Action

• Plans into action – goals, targets and strategies.

• Evaluating what difference has been made.

• Workshop: This is where I/we want to go and achieve; applying an action plan for the next 8 weeks in my school.

Session 4: What made a difference? Outcomes from action

• Sharing what has been achieved – what worked for you, and why?

• The questions and the challenges.

• What has been learned in terms of improving outcomes?