Our school is able to function as well as it does because of the strong sense of partnership which exists between the administration, the teachers and the parents. This partnership depends upon the involvement of countless volunteers (parents and extended family) who give their time in many different ways.
If a parent feels that their child is in need of extra support, the parent should, in the first instance, communicate with their child’s teacher. A referral form is then completed by the teacher and/or the parent, which is presented to the weekly support meeting. Decisions will then be made about the appropriate support to be put into place, and parents will be advised accordingly.
Whole
Child Learning Support Team
The Whole Child Learning Support Team (WCLST) co-ordinates intervention programs across the school. Student identification for extra support is based on assessment data and research-based programs are implemented to improve student outcomes. The 'whole school' approach to supporting student learning involves consultation with teachers, parents and students, the administration team and external agencies as required.
Guidance Services
The school Guidance Officer visits the school on a regular basis. The role of the Guidance Officer is to assist students who have learning, behavioural or emotional difficulties. This may involve consultation with class teachers, parents, learning support teachers and other relevant personnel. The Guidance Officer may work with students as individuals, in groups, in class or through consultation with teachers and parents. The Guidance Officer may offer services in the form of psychometric assessment, counselling, behaviour management, social skilling, parenting assistance, human relationship education and professional development for the school community, depending upon need. The Guidance Officer also may liaise with other professionals within Education Queensland or other agencies to support a child in the school.
Referrals to the Guidance Officer are made through the Whole Child Learning Support Team. The referral would involve the parents/caregivers and the teacher discussing the concern between themselves and considering a course of action. If this action does not lead to a satisfactory result, a referral can then be made to the Whole Child Learning Support Team. The Team can then request the Guidance Officer's involvement.
Parents may contact the Guidance Officer directly. However, it is suggested that parents discuss the matter first with the class teacher or if necessary, the Principal or Deputy Principal.
School Phycologist
Coorparoo State School has a School Phycologist on a regular basis who can work with students and families. Referrals to the school Phycologist are made through the Whole Child Learning Support Team. The referral would involve the parents/caregivers and the teacher discussing the concern between themselves and considering a course of action. If this action does not lead to a satisfactory result, a referral can then be made to the Whole Child Learning Support Team. The Team can then request the Guidance Officer's involvement.
Inclusion Team
Students identified as having a disability are also provided additional in class support from the school's Inclusion staff.
Speech/Language Pathologists
Children at Coorparoo State School can be referred to the speech/language pathologist through the school's Support Team. Referred children may have problems in any of the following areas: language meaning, grammar use, meta-linguistics, social skills, speech sounds, fluency, and/or voice. The support provided is based on individual students' needs.