Disability & inclusion | Australian Education Research Organisation

Resource collections (1)

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Resource collection

Supporting the diverse needs of students

AERO has developed these practice guides in partnership with MultiLit and the Institute of Special Educators to help teachers refine or refresh their understanding and practice of supporting students with diverse needs.

Guides & resources (10+)

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Social interactions: Supporting students’ diverse needs

This practice guide will assist teachers in supporting the social inclusion and connections of students through successful social interactions. It’s part of a suite of resources developed in partnership with MultiLit and the Institute of Special Educators.

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Collaborating with support networks: Supporting students’ diverse needs

This practice guide supports teachers in working collaboratively and developing respectful relationships with students, parents/primary caregivers, communities and other professionals to provide effective instruction and reasonable adjustments for students’ diverse needs. It’s part of a suite of resources developed in partnership with MultiLit and the Institute of Special Educators.

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Planning: Supporting students' diverse needs

This practice guide will support teachers in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for students with diverse needs through effective planning. It’s part of a suite of resources developed in partnership with MultiLit and the Institute of Special Educators.

Research (1)

Implementing effective tiered interventions in secondary schools

This project aims to use research to help schools and school systems support students struggling with literacy and numeracy.

Summaries & explainers (2)

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Research summary

Transitions to school for children with disability or developmental delay: Research summary

This evidence summary supports AERO’s practice guide for transitions to school for children with disability or developmental delay.

Research summary

Supporting secondary students lacking foundational literacy and numeracy skills

This research summary presents the key findings from 2 reports on better supporting students who enter secondary school with gaps in their foundational literacy and numeracy skills.