ESL Unit
Refugee Young People: Education and EmploymentPresented by Anita Calore
DEECD, ESL Unit
Friday 2 July 2010
ESL Support in Victoria
Phase One – The new arrivals program• Intensive English language programs for primary and
secondary aged students • Numeracy and literacy across the curriculum• Careers and transitions information/pathways
development for secondary aged students• Health and wellbeing focussed • Family/parent/carer engagement• Extra curricular activities eg sport and recreation• Homework support
New Arrivals in Victorian Government Schools
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
3 762 4 323 4 988 5 551 6 125 5 998
Main countries of origin and student numbers
2005 2009SudanAfghanistanIraqKenya EthiopiaCambodiaLiberiaIranSomaliaBurma
68021410675656453464637
AfghanistanBurma IraqThailand SudanEthiopiaIranSomalia Cambodia Kenya
2462131721551048372655953
Refugee “likely” Students in government schools
Prep Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
448 448 584 667 669 550 554
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
600 530 595 717 550 341
Based on Aug 09 census data
ESL Index funded students - statewideRegion Total
StudentsPrimary Secondary Pri/Sec
BSW 709 480 209 20
EMR 8 677 6 675 1 997 5
Gippsland 308 212 95 1
Grampians 232 173 41 18
Hume 822 562 257 3
LMR 565 382 148 35
NMR 9 066 7 811 1 001 254
SMR 12 601 9 755 2 262 584
WMR 10 524 7 781 1 528 1 215
Source: August Census, 2009 DEECD ESL Unit
Phase two – ESL transition programs for high needs refugee likely and at risk students
• Targeted intervention in networks/schools• English Language school/centres Transition Officers
• Transition initiatives programs
87 primary and secondary programs received additional support in 2010
Up to 3,500 students (in an Aust school 3 years or less) given additional support
Needs vary according to Age, previous educational and life experiences, literacy in first/other languages
Phase three- ESL Index funded schools
• Total ESL Index funding approximately $60 million• Total number ESL Index funded students 43 504• Total number of ESL Index funded schools 503
schools• Total number of ESL Index funded primary schools 366 • Total number of ESL Index funded secondary schools
119 • Total number of ESL Index funded pri/sec schools 18
schoolsSource: August Census, 2009 DEECD ESL Unit
Pathways • VCAL- foundation level, pre-VCAL, three year VCE, VET • TAFE • ACE programs
Features of the programs• Flexible learning programs• Learner centred programs• Authentic learning experiences • Supportive learning environments • Bilingual support • Pathway connections back to school or on to further education
and training • Skill and knowledge development in preparation for work
environment
Challenges for ESL students in secondary school
• Level of English when entering secondary school• Previous education experience• Age at entry to secondary school• Parent aspirations• Personal goals• Understanding a new education system
Challenges continued…..• Understanding the pathways to further
study• Seeking employment• Work readiness• Work experience• Networking and contacts• Learning to learn skills• Homework and study • Access to resources and computers• Being an adolescent • Settling into a new country
Implications for schools
• An increasing number of ESL learners require literacy, numeracy and content knowledge & skills as well as ESL support
• Settlement and well-being needs increase• Schools need to link to a range of support services outside the
school• Older ESL learners with disrupted schooling entering the school
system will need additional support and pathways advice• Parents of ESL students require support to understand our
education system and school expectations of them
How can schools support ESL students?• Provision of appropriate ESL support
including homework support• Pathway planning • Industry tasters• Work placements• Information nights for parents and
students with interpreters and Multicultural Education Aides
Families as partners in learning – New!!!
Connecting with local agencies
• Local Learning and Employment Networks
• University and TAFE providers• AMES and ACE providers• Local Industry• Local Government
Local resources • New arrivals programs (schools, centres, programs) • Transition officers• ESL Regional Program Officers (RPOs) • Network provision of transition programs • Secondary schools (facilities, coordinators, programs) • Universities, TAFEs, AMES, ACE providers• Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs)• Other community based organisations:
Migrant Resource Centres
Community groups
Settlement services providers
Resources
LMERC – Statewide Resource Centrewww.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/lmerc/150 Palmerston Street Carlton (Carlton PS- lower level)
ESL Websitewww.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/esl/default.htm
Local Learning and Employment Networkshttp://www.llen.vic.gov.au/
Families as Partners in Learning www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/familiesaspartners/default.htm
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