Analysis of NT government program to improve education outcomes for Indigenous children. [ 2011-11-21 - 2013-06-30 ]

Research Project

Researchers: Professor Sven Silburn (Principal investigator of, Principal investigator) ,  Sven Silburn (Principal investigator of, Principal investigator)

Brief description <p> <strong>Strong Start - Bright futures Evaluation: Monitoring School Improvement and Community Development in the 20 Territory Growth Towns</strong></p> <p> This project is the systematic evaluation of the NT Department of Education and Training&rsquo;s <em>Strong Start-Bright Futures</em> program in the 20 NT growth towns 2010-2013. The program aims to strengthen education outcomes for remote Indigenous children, strengthen school governance structures, provide children with relevant training and a pathway into jobs, enhance the delivery and coordination of early childhood services, and improve the number and qualifications of local Indigenous workers in schools.&nbsp; The evaluation methodology involves a high level of school and community consultation and will enable monitoring of the progress of implementation and program outcomes at a school/community and Territory level.</p>