Purpose

Leading secondary numeracy is a sustained program of learning offered to numeracy leaders in high schools. By participating in this 5 day program over 2 terms, leaders will develop and refine their skills as they lead a whole-school initiative aimed at improving student numeracy outcomes.

Throughout the program, teachers use Helen Timperley's leader inquiry and knowledge building cycle (2011) to determine the needs of teachers and students and plan to engage teachers and students in new learning experiences. Teachers will also build their capacity as leaders of whole-school initiatives. The leadership skills they develop and refine will be transferable to other aspects of leadership in schools.

Teachers will be introduced to change theory and supported in leading change in pursuit of improved student outcomes in numeracy.

Who should participate?

Designed for small teams of school leaders and aspiring leaders who aim to lead numeracy improvement in their high schools.

Mode of delivery

Blended learning - a mix of self-paced (2 days) and facilitator-led (3 days) learning over 2 terms.

Content

Course 1 (Days 1 and 2)

• Module 1 : Data pathways 1 and 2 (Day 1 facilitated, 1.5 hours)
  
• Module 2: What works best in numeracy and change management (Day 1 facilitated, 3.5 hours)
• Module 3: In between activities (self paced, 1 hour)
  
• Module 4: What is numeracy? Numeracy Progression links (Day 2 self paced, 4 hours)
  
• Module 5: Collaborate, share and next steps (Day 2 facilitated, 1 hour)

Course 2 (Days 3, 4 and 5)

• Module 1: What can my students do? Unpacking effective numeracy task design, Learning intentions and success criteria (Day 3 self-paced, 5 hours)
  
• Module 2: Positive dispositions, Tools and teaching strategies, Feedback and Change management (Day 4 self-paced, 5 hours)
  
• Module 3: In between activities- Team presentation preparation (Day 4 self-paced, 2 hours)
  
• Module 4: Share, collaborate, plan next steps (Day 5 facilitated, 6 hours)

2024 dates

Days 1 and 2 (course 1) and Day 5 (course 2) are facilitator led via MS Teams.

Once you have enrolled in a facilitated session, you will receive information on how to join the MS Team

Term 2

• Day 1 Wednesday 8 May
  • Course 1 Modules 1 and 2
• Day 2 Wednesday 12 June
  • Course 1 Module 5
• Day 5 Wednesday 11 September
  
  • Course 2 Module 4

Term 3

• Day 1 Thursday 1 August
  • Course 1 Modules 1 and 2
• Day 2 Thursday 5 September
  • Course 1 Module 5
• Day 5 Thursday 28 November
  • Course 2 Module 4

Term 4

• Day 1 Monday 21 October
  • Course 1 Modules 1 and 2
• Day 2 Monday 18 November
  • Course 1 Module 5
• Day 5 Term 1 2025 (Date to be confirmed)
  • Course 2 Module 4

Dates correct as at 18 March 2024. Some dates may change - refer to MyPL for the latest information.

Contacts

If you have any questions, contact literacy.numeracy@det.nsw.edu.au.