Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

1. Nationally Consistent Collection of Data School Students with Disability 2014 Regional Workshop

2. 2014 Workshop Overview • Background and Purpose • The Data Collection Model • Preparing for the Data Collection • Step 1 – Identifying students and obtaining consent • Step 2 – Determining the level of adjustment • Step 3 – Determining the broad category of disability • Step 4 – Verifying and submitting the data*

3. Purpose of the Data Collection • Every Australian school • The number of students with disability, where they are and the level of adjustment they receive • Consistent between all education sectors • To inform policy at state and federal level, including support and resources for students with disabilities across all Australian schools

4. Support for schools In 2014 there are a range of supports to help schools prepare for and implement the Data Collection: • Websites • DEECD http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/health/Pages/datacollection.aspx • National http://www.schooldisabilitydatapl.edu.au/ • Manual, facts sheets, template consent letters, FAQs • Online professional learning; Disability Standards for Educationand The Data Collection Model • Regional workshops • DEECD telephone hotline and e-mail • One-off grant to all Victorian Government schools

5. The Data Collection Timeline - 2014 Minimum 10 week period prior to Collection (term 2)

6. Preparing for the Data Collection • Inform the school staff • Inform the school community • Plan the school’s approach • Undertake professional learning • Understanding the Disability Standards for Education (DSE online learning for Educational Leaders) http://dse.theeducationinstitute.edu.au/login/index.php • Understanding the Data Collection Model http://www.schooldisabilitydatapl.edu.au/

7. The Legislative Framework • The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 – (DDA) • The Disability Standards for Education 2005 – (DSE)

8. The Data Collection - Step 1

9. Step 1 • Consultation and collaboration • Assessment of individual need • Ongoing monitoring and review Is there evidence to show the school has followed Disability Standards for Education processes?

10. Step 1 cont… Obtaining Consent Targeted opt-out consent

11. Step 2

12. Step 2 – Determining the Level of Adjustment • No adjustment at this time • Supplementary adjustment • Substantial adjustment • Extensive adjustment Ref: DEECD Data Collection Manual Pages 40-41

13. Step 3

14. Step 3 – Determining the Disability Category • Physical • Cognitive • Sensory • Social/ Emotional Ref: DEECD Data Collection Manual Page 44

15. Record Keeping - Individual Student Checklist

16. Step 4

17. Step 4 – Submitting the Data • Data is to be entered into CASES21 on or before 1 August 2014. • Following entry of data in 2014, Data Collection grants will be transferred directly into school bank accounts: • $750 for schools with student enrolments under 200 students • $1,500 for schools with student enrolments over 200 students. • Enter data by following the instructions on Page 31, Chapter 16, ‘School Management’ in the CASES21 Administration Guide.

18. Step 4 – Submitting the Data On or by August 1st

19. DEECD Support - Contact Details Phone: (03) 9651 3621 Email:  disability.data.collection@edumail.vic.gov.au