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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.

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Research report

Sustaining professional learning outcomes: Evaluating the effectiveness of ‘booster’ interventions

This report presents the findings of a study AERO conducted in partnership with AISWA on how teachers can implement and maintain practice changes after professional learning.

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Discussion paper

Insights into implementation in schools in 2025

AERO has been working closely with Australian schools and systems to learn about promising approaches for implementing evidence-based teaching practices in different school contexts. This discussion paper is the second in a series that shares insights from our work with schools in the Learning Partner project.

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Learning English while learning the curriculum

This project investigated how long it takes Australian students learning English as an additional language (EAL) to develop the level of English required to equitably participate in curriculum learning.

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Research report

How long it takes to learn English while learning the curriculum

This report presents research into how long it takes students in New South Wales government schools learning English as an additional language to develop the level of English required to equitably participate in curriculum learning.

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Research report

National early career teacher mentoring and induction support

This report considers the appropriateness of national early career mentoring and induction support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) teachers.

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Research report

National professional practice network for educators and teachers

This report considers the appropriateness of a national professional practice network for teachers and educators working in early childhood education and care and outside school hours care.

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Research report

Evidence-based practices in school settings for student wellbeing

This report provides insights into strategies and interventions that improve aspects of wellbeing linked to learning.

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Discussion paper

Play-based learning with intentionality

This discussion paper synthesises evidence related to intentional teaching in early childhood.

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Analytical Insights paper

NAPLAN participation: Post-COVID-19 improvements and remaining challenges

This paper is the third in a series of Analytical Insights papers, which provide accessible, up-to-date analysis of educational datasets.