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Addresses the causes of and interventions for disruption in Australian school classrooms

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and English teacher Melissa Garstang-Leary. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 6 English lesson on planning a biography.

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and English teacher Melissa Garstang-Leary. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 6 English lesson on writing a biography.

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and English teacher Melissa Garstang-Leary. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 6 English lesson on editing a biography.

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and English teacher Melissa Garstang-Leary. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 6 English lesson on identifying the features of a biography.

Understanding the cognitive science behind how students learn to read and the research on effective instruction makes it easier for educators to align policy and classroom teaching with evidence.

Examples of practice demonstrate effective practice in different education settings. You can use them to think about how to apply the practice in your own context.

This checklist focuses on implementing a focused classroom. 

Literacy and numeracy are critical foundations, equipping students to access learning in all other parts of the curriculum.

Writing proficiency is central to student success during the school years, and it influences personal and vocational outcomes post-school. The importance of writing as a communication and learning tool cannot be overstated.

Early literacy approaches support the development of foundational skills. This guide outlines key practices for supporting literacy in early learning settings.