Assist in implementing education plans for students with disabilities

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCEDS506A, 'Assist in implementing education plans for students with disabilities'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Apply understanding of the individual education plan process

1.1 Explain the role of teachers and other professionals in designing the individual education plan

1.2 Obtain and use information from the teacher and other specialist to develop a clear understanding of student's needs to inform implementation strategies

1.3 Analyse individual education plan goals and identify component parts that impact on the education support work functions

1.4 In conjunction with teacher, identify and implement pedagogical practicesthat are inclusive for students with a disability

1.5 Contribute to the planning process using previous experience

2. Contribute to the implementation of the individual education plan

2.1 Identify, modify and use appropriate facilities, resources, and equipment to meet student needs

2.2 Identify and request specialist resources as needed

2.3 Discuss specialist resource needs with the teacher so funding can be sought and/or allocated

2.4 Consult, as directed by teacher, with student, parent and/or carer as appropriate to identify goals and expectations and use to inform implementation strategies

2.5 Support the needs of the student using a broad range of strategies suitable to students with a disability

3. Contribute to monitoring and review of individual education plan

3.1 Record and use observations and interactions with the student to assist the teacher with modifications to the individual education plans

3.2 Identify, document and implement where possible opportunities for additional education support to assist the teacher with modification of individual education plan

3.3 Document student's progress and review with the teacher

4. Maintain communication with other members of the team

4.1 Develop and review strategies for ongoing communication with all parties involved in individual education plan

4.2 Identify and use clear communication channels

4.3 Facilitate and evaluate effectiveness of individual education plan with all those involved


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCEDS506A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC51308 - Diploma of Education Support
  • CHC60208 - Advanced Diploma of Children's Services