Craigslea State High
School employs on-site staff and, if required, draws on our strong connections
with community support services to assist students with personal or academic
needs.
The two arms of Student
Support Services – Learning and Wellbeing - both focus on implementing supports
and interventions that address problems impacting on a student’s schooling, or
issues that limit a student’s capacity to reach their individual and educational
goals. Interventions can be delivered on an individual or group basis. The aim
is to ensure that students are engaging in a positive and productive manner
with all aspects of school culture and curriculum.
Support Services - Learning
Students with Disability
Ø Head of
Special Education
Ø
Special Education Teachers and Program Managers
Ø Special Education Teacher
Aides
The Special Education Program (SEP)
provides support for students who meet the criteria for Verification under the
Department of Education’s Education Adjustment Program (EAP). This is a process for identifying
and responding to the educational needs of students with disability who require
significant education adjustments related to the specific impairment areas of:
· Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
· Hearing Impairment (HI)
· Intellectual Disability (ID)
· Physical Impairment (PI)
· Speech-Language Impairment (SLI)
· Vision Impairment (VI).
Literacy and Numeracy Support Services
Ø Literacy and
Numeracy Coordinator
Ø Teachers
Ø Teacher Aide
Every student is capable
of learning and is expected to demonstrate progress. In particular, Support
Teachers work with classroom teachers to facilitate various forms of assistance
for students who are identified as having a learning difficulty or disability,
or are at risk of underachievement.
Support for students for whom English is an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
Students
for whom English is an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) require specific
support to build the English language skills required for effective
communication and access to the Australian Curriculum. Using a whole
school approach, EAL/D
students may receive adjustments such as additional time and support, along
with teaching that explicitly addresses their language learning needs.
High
Achieving Students
Ø Key Teacher
In partnership with the
Brisbane School of Distance Education, teachers and students at Craigslea State
High School are involved in the Impact Program which is an extension/enrichment strategy for mid-to-high performing
students that offers STEM options (including Coding and Marine Science),
Critical Thinking and Creative Writing. High achieving students are also
identified for extension and enrichment activities in their subject areas.
Support Services - Wellbeing
The Guidance Officer heads
the Wellbeing team which is committed to ensuring positive outcomes for young
people through social, emotional and academic support that fosters resilience.
The Guidance Officer also assists students with planning skills, subject
selections, tertiary admittance, career advice and personal counselling. Support
systems for Indigenous students and students in care are also managed by the
Guidance Officer.
The Youth Health Nurse
provides information and advice in relation to health issues, health support
services, and family/relationships problems. The nurse also facilitates
programs that proactively address health issues and promote a positive health
culture.
The school’s Chaplain
provides help with pastoral care issues and social and relationship issues. The
Chaplain also fosters programs that promote hope, meaning and purpose.
Year Level Coordinators
Year 7 Year Level Coordinator
Year 8 Year Level Coordinator
Year 9 Year Level Coordinator
Year 10 Year Level Coordinator
Year 11 Year Level Coordinator
Year 12 Year Level Coordinator
More information about the roles of our support staff can be accessed by viewing their detailed role descriptions on this website. If you have any questions about Student Support Services please contact the school administration for further information or to make an appointment.