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https://www.rtinetwork.org/essential/assessment/screening/screening-for-reading-problems-in-grades-4-through-12

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https://my.optimus-education.com/spotting-signs-pupils-are-struggling

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Tier 3     Consultation & Collaboration 

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IRIS | Page 4: Family Engagement: Collaborating with Families of Students with Disabilities

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The involvement of parents can be a powerful influence on their children's educational success and as such is regarded as a best practice in early childhood instruction.

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Tier 3  IEP for students with learning disabilities

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Tier 3  IEP for students with learning disabilities

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Identify students who do not meet the bench mark

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Identify students who do not meet the bench mark

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Distinguish language needs and learning disability 

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Distinguish language needs and learning disability 

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Tier 1  Sign of students struggling in high school

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Tier 1  Sign of students struggling in high school

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The end of high school is an exciting time for Year 12 students. It can also be a time fraught with overwhelming stresses like anxiety and depression - add the pressure of applying to university, it's natural for parents to worry about their children.

Knowing what to look for and having a good strategy for how to support your child are the first steps to ensuring the stresses can be managed before they get out of hand.

There's no doubt our children are facing more stress than in previous generations. Research from the Black Dog Institute about youth mental health in Australia shows mental illness is one of the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century. Risk increases as adolescents age, becoming most prevalent in the older teen years. Coping with stress is cited as the number one concern for children across all age groups and in both genders.

The good news is children aged 15-19 are comfortable getting help from their parents, so don't wait for them to ask. You can take the lead.

What are the warning signs for stress in teens?

Your child may not realise they're experiencing anxiety or depression, but they will be able to identify symptoms. Many of them will be obvious to you, too. Some of the common signs of stress include:

Irritability

Sleep issues - too much or too little

Social isolation or changes in social habits

Low motivation

Difficulty concentrating

Lack of self-control

Inability to focus and concentrate

Headaches and stomach aches

Frequent illness

How parents can help

If your child is feeling pressure to perform academically - to get a high ATAR score or do well on exams - you may see elevated levels of stressful behaviour. Year 12 students can get caught in a perfection trap, especially girls, and they often need parental support to help them find a manageable balance for their studies, social life and family obligations. Talk to them to find out if they have realistic expectations for career planning.

Dr Charlotte Keating is a psychologist with a PhD in neuroscience, specialising in adolescent behaviour. She provided seven proven ways to reduce stress.

1. Sleep eight hours a night

2. Exercise for 30 minutes a day

3. Fuel your brain with healthy food by following the Mediterranean diet

4. Take time out of every day to relax

5. Take regular study breaks

6. Practice mindfulness

7. Make sure to put things in perspective

Become a wellness coach for your child in Year 12

Partner with your Year 12 student to work on a stress reduction plan. Make sure to:

Stock the fridge with healthy snacks like fresh fruit and vegetables, hummus, yogurt, nuts and seeds. Your child should be eating well and eating often.

Provide lots of water. Make your own infused water to keep it interesting for your teen and keep them hydrated without a lot of sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Encourage them to push away from the desk every couple of hours. Take a walk or cycle with them, spend time with a family pet, or put on music.

Make sure they're connecting with friends and family and doing something they love every day, if only for a little while.

Get them to download mindfulness apps. Dr. Keating recommends Smiling Mind and Headspace as good free resources.

Helping your child gain perspective

Remind your child they are not their WACE. Year 12 measures their performance at one point in time. It is not a test of intelligence or capability. ATAR and WACE do not predict their capacity to succeed in life. There are many pathways to university.

Other strategies for managing stress

If your Year 12 student is still feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to engage external support. This can include finding a tutor, contacting the counselling centre at their high school or chatting with your local university. Check with your GP about free services in your community. If you have private health insurance, it may offer benefits to help your whole family cope with stress.

Every child working towards an ATAR or studying for exams is going to be feeling more stress than usual. Have a plan on how to alleviate that stress and let them know you're there to support them, not to put more pressure on them.

For more advice about how to create a supportive environment for your teen as they approach university, check out our events and resources designed for parents and families.

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Warning signs your high school student is struggling

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Knowing the warning signs of stress in your Year 12 student is the first step to providing the right support for exams.

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Tier 2 Inclusive teaching strategies to meet the needs of the learning difficulties

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Tier 2 Inclusive teaching strategies to meet the needs of the learning difficulties

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The following evidence-based strategies aim to provide teachers with an overview of inclusive teaching practices to support the inclusion of students with a diverse range of abilities and strengths. Many of these strategies are relevant for all students, while others will be relevant to some student…

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linguistic support for students with language needs

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linguistic support for students with language needs

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to bridge the language barrier for English leaners

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Page 6: Linguistic Supports

Culturally responsive teachers create a classroom environment that makes students feel comfortable, regardless of their language differences. Students with diverse language needs can adequately meet academic goals when teachers use appropriate strategies and check for student understanding. Also important for ensuring student success is for instructors to provide supports, examples of which are offered below.

Cultural Connection

In science class, Mr. Bennett is teaching a lesson on solar energy-specifically how materials reflect solar energy in differing amounts. He pre-teaches the terms solar energy and reflection and adds them to the word wall both in English and Spanish.

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Culturally responsive teachers create a classroom environment that makes students feel comfortable, regardless of their language differences. Students with diverse language needs can adequately meet academic goals when teachers use appropriate strategies and check for student understanding. Also important for ensuring student success is for instructors to provide supports, examples of which are offered below.

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Tier 3 Provide test accommodation as recommended by Education Psychologist

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Tier 3 Provide test accommodation as recommended by Education Psychologist

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 Tier 3  Decision making - SMART goals for the student with caregiver involvement

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 Tier 3  Decision making - SMART goals for the student with caregiver involvement

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Differentiate language acquisition difficulty from learning disability

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Differentiate language acquisition difficulty from learning disability

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Module 2.3 English learner with learning disability