The Adolescent Success Middle Years School Improvement Diagnostic Tool is a self-audit tool used to gauge the effectiveness of middle years practices in your school, to recognise areas of strength and to target areas for improvement. Upon completion of the audit, the tool enables teams to acknowledge key areas requiring action, to create an action plan and to be able to review and reflect upon progress of that action. 

The Diagnostic Tool is compilation of effective middle schooling practices as outlined in the Adolescent Success Position Paper, which is based upon an analysis and synthesis of recent and current research and evidence. School leaders are encouraged to use the Diagnostic Tool to audit their own practices when considering middle schooling reforms and directions. 

We provide TWO options:

• Option ONE: School Diagnostic Tool and Facilitation (purchase C and D)
• Option TWO: School Diagnostic Tool, Facilitation and Implementation Support (purchase E and F)

For more information view our Diagnostic tool flyer (4).pdf.

Pathways to Success in the Middle Years Term Four Webinar Series

• Accessible online via Microsoft Teams - 3.30pm-5pm AEST
• $50 per session members / $65 per session for non-members.

Session One with Sue Webb: Pathways to Success - The Path Less Travelled
WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER

This webinar asks at its core, “Am I becoming the teacher I want to be?” How can middle years educators deliver on their goals and objectives and remain focused on the core purpose of their work – connecting with teenagers? Through the lens of sustainability this webinar looks at the protective factors teachers and school leaders can use to minimise the risks associated with workplace stress, avoid energy deficit, and optimise their capacity both as professionals, and as people. It offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on your teacher-story so far, and the chapter you decide to write next.

Presenter: Sue Webb is a freelance educator and consultant, author, optimist, and passionate facilitator for sustainable work practices in all areas of education. When she’s not in the classroom, Sue speaks with teachers and school leaders about working with balance so that we don’t tip into depletion. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, was a finalist in the teaching excellence awards for her work in mentoring, is assistant editor for the Australian Journal of Middle Schooling, and always does webinars with a coffee – so bring yours!

Session Two with Jasmine Kelly: Emotions in the classroom – a guide to grounding techniques 
WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER

This webinar will provide you with an evidence based discussion of big feelings/dysregulation in the learning environment, and explore ways of addressing these common (but difficult) issues. Jasmine will also take you through practical and evidence based techniques that you will be able to utilise with individual students or your whole classroom.

Presenter: Jasmine Kelly is a registered psychologist and AHPRA Board approved supervisor with over a decade's experience in psychology services and education. Including 6 years as a Guidance Counsellor in a large co-ed high school with both mainstream students and a large cohort of students with additional needs. During this time Jasmine developed a specialisation in youth and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, particularly in school settings. 

Session Three with Josh Noye: Hills Christian Community School RITE Journey Tasmanian Experience
WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER

Hills Christian Community School RITE Journey Tasmanian Experience

Presenter: Josh Noye is The Pastoral Care Leader for Years 7 - 9 at Hills Christian Community School in South Australia. 

Full Cost: $AU3,000 + GST

First Step: On receipt of your deposit of $600 schools will receive access to the Application.

Once Accepted: The balance of $2700 (incl GST) will be due upon acceptance of your application to become a MYSOE.

• Acknowledge and celebrate schools that are committed to implementing the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle schooling practices.

• Provide schools with resources (as requested) to support their continuous improvement journey.

• Grow a network of schools that can learn from and support each other.

The MYSOE program is a three-year program. The requirements for each year are outlined below.

First year requirements

1. Completion of the Adolescent Success Middle Years School of Excellence application.

2. Commitment to ongoing middle years specific professional development for Middle Years' staff.

3. Up to date institutional Adolescent Success membership.

Second and Third year Requirements

1. Commitment to ongoing middle years specific professional development for Middle Years' staff.

2. Regular attendance at scheduled networks

3. Contribution to Adolescent Success professional learning programs or events e.g. conference, journal, webinar.