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School Partnership Program Presenter: Hayley Cail

School Partnership Program Presenter: Hayley Cail School Partnership Program Co-ordinator Regional 1 May 2014. The School Partnership Program Aims.

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School Partnership Program Presenter: Hayley Cail

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  1. School Partnership Program • Presenter: Hayley Cail • School Partnership Program Co-ordinator Regional • 1 May 2014

  2. The School Partnership Program Aims • To work collaboratively with schools to develop activities that provide extra curriculum support, academic preparation and increased awareness of university course offerings and careers. • Building Education Aspiration: • How far a student hopes to progress in school and the degree of education they seek to achieve

  3. Why the School Partnership Project?The Importance of Education • Education increases life expectancy • Raises earnings by approximately 10% • linked to better health and reduces illness

  4. Metropolitan students are 1.5 times more likely to participate in higher education or higher level VET courses than their regional counterparts.

  5. Factors influencing Aspiration Costs associated with undertaking post secondary qualifications Opportunity cost associated (of not working) with further study Eligibility for/access to financial support Social Capital in regional community Expectations following school completion Local economic conditions (and employment opportunities) • Research into Education Aspiration for Regional Victoria, RPAC August 2013 Highest level of parental education Expectations following School completion Influence of the mother on the child, including highest level of education Year 12 completion and academic achievement prior to year 12 Availability of support for “at risk” students and those who are disadvantaged

  6. Interventions to improve educational aspirations • Source: Regional Policy Advisory Committee: Research into education aspiration for regional Victoria, August 2013

  7. Overall findings from 15 partnership Schools • Between 2011 and 2013 there has been an increased proportion of: • Students aspiring to higher education • Teachers believing that students are aspiring to higher education • Students and teachers affirming an understanding of issues related to university • Students and teachers indicating that schools are promoting university participation • Students actively engaging with La Trobe University • Students accessing and using career information • Teachers, particularly in regional areas, undertaking professional development through La Trobe University.

  8. School Partnerships Program Regional Program Framework for School Engagement YEARS 7 -8 • Discover LaTrobe • Introduce Students to University • Familiarise students with the University Campus and the people • Build a sense of belonging and understand the university community • Explore and Connect LaTrobe • Participate in a variety of interactive activities in undergraduate courses and explore future career possibilities • Enrich school curriculum by connecting with Faculty led workshops • Explore the connection between subject selections and post-secondary study YEARS 9 -10 YEARS 11 - 12 • Decide and Apply LaTrobe • Investigate relevant pathway options and courses at LaTrobe university • Understand University offerings and life as a University Student at LaTrobe • Participate in VCE linked workshops to support student revision and completion of Assessments

  9. Barriers to educational participation and aspiration • Source: RPAC : Research into Educational Aspiration for Regional Victoria, August 2013

  10. Hayley Cail • Schools Partnership Program Coordinator (Regional) • T: 5444 7303| M: 0435 965 999 • Email: h.cail@latrobe.edu.au

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