AISNSW Consultants visit Independent schools receiving Commonwealth Government targeted funding for ESL-NA Program to assist with the programming and implementation of intensive English language tuition to eligible newly arrived migrant primary and secondary school students. Consultancy support is tailored to the individual school in consultation with the Principal.

The primary focus of the consultant is to support the school in implementing effective research-based teaching and learning strategies targeting the specific individual learning needs of newly arrived students of non-English speaking backgrounds. The overall aim is to further develop the skills and understandings of school personnel in order to enhance the whole school’s capacity to effectively address the needs of such students.

Consultancies may consist of, meetings with the Principal, co-ordinators, class and/or support teachers; classroom observations; assessment of and programming support for, individual students; team teaching and presentations/workshops to staff on specific areas of the curriculum. The consultancy format is at the direction of the School Principal.

Where required by the Principal, consultants may provide ongoing support and feedback, discuss the guidelines for Commonwealth Government Targeted Programs ESL-NA Program applications and assist the Principal to determine priority areas and future directions for eligible newly arrived migrant primary and secondary school students.