At McDowall State School we have a Support Team who use a multi-tiered system of support to support our students in the following ways:
- Academic and Engagement (Leader for this area: Head of Special Education Services)
- Wellbeing and Emotional (Leader for this area: Guidance Officer)
- Social and Behavioural (Leaders for this area: Sector Deputy Principal)
A referral process is required for students. Teachers initiate this process in consultation with parents/caregivers.
Staff who are part of this team include:
- Deputy Principals
- Head of Special Education Services
- Guidance Officer
- Support Teachers
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Social Worker
- Chaplain
- Defence School Mentor
- Student Wellbeing Officer
- Teaching Assistants
- Advisory Visiting Teachers (AVT)
- Regional nurse
- Regional OT and physio