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Effective Schools Model 

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/curriculum/pages/effmodel.aspx

The Effective Schools Model is the conceptual organiser of the Literacy and numeracy 6–18 month strategy: P–10 improvement schedule for school leaders.

Accountability

Effective schools establish transparent and rigorous systems of accountability by which school and student performance can be evaluated.

Focus on Teaching and Learning

Effective schools are focused primarily on teaching and learning and use student learning data to inform planning and instruction. This focus guides the construction of rigorous and relevant learning for every student.

High Expectations of All Learners

Effective schools expect every student to learn—instruction is adapted to the individual needs of students, including high potential and underperforming students.

Learning Communities

Learning communities include students, their families, all staff and interested members of the wider community. They share common visions, values and objectives and they work collaboratively to enhance the teaching and learning of every student.

Professional Leadership

Professional leadership includes identifying a clear sense of purpose for the school and developing professional learning priorities that reflect the school’s purpose. This provides a window into the learning and growth of each learner and a platform from which to plan.

Purposeful Teaching

Purposeful teaching builds on students’ knowledge and matches the learning needs and styles of each student. Teachers have a strong grasp of the content, skills and pedagogy of their discipline. It is at the core of improving student learning outcomes.

Shared Vision and Goals

Effective schools demonstrate a clear and shared understanding of their goals, which are focused on student learning, sustained improvement and problem-solving. Sharing the vision and goals captures and communicates the school’s core purpose and beliefs.

Stimulating and Secure Learning Environment

Resources, including learning spaces, technologies and staffing, are allocated to develop and maintain classrooms that are conducive to high-quality literacy and numeracy learning and teaching. This space provides students and staff with a secure environment to learn with others.