Module 5.2 Role of Student Support Groups in a Language Support Program
Operation
SSGs are convened on a regular basis, and all discussions and reports considered by, or arising from, the SSG process are treated in strictest confidence unless all members agree otherwise.
Examples of sample meetings of an SSG are included in the ‘Student Support Group Guidelines’ (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 2008e).
Monitoring and evaluation
All schools are required to measure, rate and report the achievement and progress of students. The Monitoring and Evaluation phase of a planning sequence is critical for students with clinically-diagnosed language disorders.
The review process includes all relevant people as agreed by the SSG. An example of a proforma for use in the Monitoring and Evaluation phase is included in the ‘Student Support Group Guidelines’ (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 2008e) [12].
Most importantly, monitoring and evaluation of students with language disorders or language difficulties uses information included in the student’s Individual Learning Plan.
See: Module 3.2 for information about Individual Learning Plans.
Professional learning activities
- Participate in collegiate professional development
If you are engaging with Module 5.2 within a collegiate professional learning activity, you might consider developing a group electronic presentation (e.g. MS PowerPoint) about the role of a Student Support Group that can be used to inform staff and the community. Use the content of Module 5.2 to identify its components You should ensure that the presentation focuses on students with language difficulties.