Nationally Consistent Collection of DataSchool Students with Disability

2014 Regional Workshop

2014 Workshop Overview

• Background and Purpose• The Data Collection Model

Preparing for the Data Collection Step 1 – Identifying students and obtaining consent Step 2 – Determining the level of adjustment Step 3 – Determining the broad category of disability Step 4 – Verifying and submitting the data*

Purpose of the Data Collection• Every Australian school• The number of students with disability, where they are

and the level of adjustment they receive• Consistent between all education sectors• To inform policy at state and federal level, including

support and resources for students with disabilities across all Australian schools

Support for schoolsIn 2014 there are a range of supports to help schools prepare for and implement the Data Collection:

– Websites • DEECD http://

www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/health/Pages/datacollection.aspx

• National http://www.schooldisabilitydatapl.edu.au/– Manual, facts sheets, template consent letters, FAQs – Online professional learning; Disability Standards for

Education and The Data Collection Model– Regional workshops – DEECD telephone hotline and e-mail– One-off grant to all Victorian Government schools

The Data Collection Timeline - 2014

Start Term 2

• Principal nominates staff/school team to manage the Data Collection in their school

• Communication with school community about the Data Collection• Staff professional learning

During Term 2

• Step 1 (Identify students and seek consent)• Step 2 (Identify level of adjustment for each student)• Step 3 (Identify broad category of disability for each student)

Term 3

• Step 4 (principal verifies data and data recorded in CASES 21 on or before 1 August)

Minimum 10 week period prior to Collection (term 2)

Preparing for the Data Collection1. Inform the school staff2. Inform the school community3. Plan the school’s approach4. Undertake professional learning

a) Understanding the Disability Standards for Education (DSE online learning for Educational Leaders) http://dse.theeducationinstitute.edu.au/login/index.php

b) Understanding the Data Collection Model http://www.schooldisabilitydatapl.edu.au/

The Legislative Framework

• The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 – (DDA)• The Disability Standards for Education 2005 – (DSE)

The Data Collection - Step 1

Step 1

Does the student meet

the definition of the DDA?

Is the student provided with an

adjustment?

Is there evidence to show the school has followed Disability Standards for Education processes?

• Consultation and collaboration

• Assessment of individual need

• Ongoing monitoring and review

Step 1 cont… Obtaining Consent

Targeted opt-out consent

Step 2

Step 2 – Determining the Level of Adjustment

1. No adjustment at this time2. Supplementary adjustment3. Substantial adjustment4. Extensive adjustment

Ref: DEECD Data Collection Manual Pages 40-41

Step 3

Step 3 – Determining the Disability Category

1. Physical 2. Cognitive3. Sensory4. Social/ Emotional

Ref: DEECD Data Collection Manual Page 44

Record Keeping - Individual Student Checklist

Step 4

Step 4 – Submitting the Data

• Data is to be entered into CASES21 on or before 1 August 2014.

• Following entry of data in 2014, Data Collection grants will be transferred directly into school bank accounts:– $750 for schools with student enrolments under 200 students – $1,500 for schools with student enrolments over 200

students.• Enter data by following the instructions on Page 31,

Chapter 16, ‘School Management’ in the CASES21 Administration Guide.

Step 4 – Submitting the Data

On or by August 1st

DEECD Support - Contact Details

Phone: (03) 9651 3621Email:  disability.data.collection@edumail.vic.gov.au