Student Resource Package — Targeted Initiatives

Early Years Koorie Literacy and Numeracy Program (Reference 90)

Description of Funding

The Early Years Koorie Literacy and Numeracy Program (EYKLNP) provides funding for Prep to Year 3 Koorie students who are below expected levels in literacy/numeracy and to Koorie students in special development schools who are age-equivalent to the Prep to Year 3 cohort. Schools use EYKLNP funding to provide additional targeted assistance in literacy/numeracy to eligible students. Funding to schools is determined using the February preliminary school census and student assessment data collected centrally during term 1.

Eligibility and rate

The eligibility criteria for the EYKLNP are as follows.

Funding is provided at $1,700 per eligible Koorie student. Total funding to school = number of eligible students × $1,700

Payment and management of funds

EYKLNP funds are paid to schools through the revised SRP. Funds are listed the School Budget Management Report under Targeted Initiatives. Schools should use funds in line with the acceptable use policy outlined in the program guidelines. Schools are expected to retain appropriate financial records relating to the administration of funding and should acquit revenue and all expenditure relating to the EYKLNP against CASES21 sub-program 9623.

Further information: Additional information including program guidelines are available at Koorie Literacy and Numeracy Program implementation (staff login required). For further enquiries, contact the coordinator at koorielitnum@education.vic.gov.au or 03 7022 1869.