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Resource collection

Implementation in schools: Practical resources

This collection of resources supports leaders in using a deliberate and structured approach for embedding evidence-based teaching practices in their school.

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Resource collection

School writing instruction framework

AERO has developed a School Writing Instruction Framework (SWIF) to support school leaders and teachers in delivering evidence-based writing instruction to students across all subject areas in mid to upper primary and secondary.

Latest guides & resources

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Resource collection

Implementation in schools: Practical resources

This collection of resources supports leaders in using a deliberate and structured approach for embedding evidence-based teaching practices in their school.

Practice resource

Building an effective team and a specific implementation goal: Leading implementation

This module provides schools with an introduction to leading the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices through an effective school implementation team.

Practice resource

Building and operating an effective school implementation team: Leading implementation

This practice resource is designed to help school leaders form and maintain an implementation team to drive successful implementation efforts in their school.

Latest education research

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Discussion paper

Insights into implementation in early childhood education and care 2025

AERO has been working alongside ECEC services to increase our understanding of implementation of evidence-based practices in ECEC. This insights paper shares our learnings from the 2023 and 2024 iterations of the ECEC Learning Partner project.

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Discussion paper

Evidence-informed implementation in schools

AERO’s deliberate and structured approach to implementation is designed to support effective implementation in Australian schools. This discussion paper and A3 summary detail why implementation matters and how AERO’s approach has been developed, tested and refined.

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Implementation in schools: The Learning Partner project

This collaboration focuses on implementation of evidence-based teaching practices in different school contexts.

Latest articles

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Supporting early childhood teachers through mentoring and induction

Findings from a literature review into early career teacher mentoring and induction support conducted by AERO and Deakin University.

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Tackling the complexity of access in regional, rural and remote communities

Accessing quality early childhood education and care in regional, rural and remote Australia remains a significant challenge, with high stakes.

Writing matters: What you need to know to lead a writing instruction framework in your school - Webinar recording

On 14 October 2025, AERO hosted a national webinar to unpack our School Writing Instruction Framework and the research behind it.