Resources
Small group learning
- Small Group Learning Practice Resource - supplementary resource providing specific advice to teachers on the delivery of small group learning to students. All staff responsible for the delivery of the Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support Initiative, the Literacy and Numeracy Early Intervention Program and the Koorie Literacy and Numeracy Program are encouraged to refer to this resource to inform their practice.
Literacy and Numeracy Early Intervention
- Literacy and Numeracy Early Intervention Program Overview and funding placemats (staff login required) – resource providing an overview and case studies on how to implement small group learning in different school settings.
General small group learning resources
- Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM – Arc information and resource page
- Victoria’s approach to teaching reading – Arc information and resource page
- Mathematics position – Arc information page
Resources supporting the evidence base
- Introduction to a multi-tiered system of supports – AERO explainer
- Supporting students significantly behind in literacy and numeracy (PDF) AERO professional review
- Tackling under-achievement: Why Australia should embed high-quality small-group tuition – professional reading
- Small group – evidence for learning professional reading
Resources for specific cohorts
- MYLNS sample letter to parents – MYLNS introductory information for families
- Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan
- Koorie Literacy and Numeracy – vic.gov.au information page
- Diverse Learners – vic.gov.au information and resource page
- English as an Additional Language – vic.gov.au information page
- Reading and Vocabulary Assessment Tool for students with English as an Additional Language – assessment tool for EAL students
- Supporting students from refugee – vic.gov.au information and resource page
Teaching resources
- Literacy Teaching – Arc teaching resource page
- English Lesson – Arc teaching resources
- Mathematics Teaching – Arc teaching resource page
- Mathematics Lesson – Arc teaching resources
Assessment resources
- National Numeracy Learning – Australian curriculum tool
- National Literacy Learning – Australian curriculum tool
- Abilities Based Learning and Education Support – vic.gov.au information page
- Digital Assessment Library
- PAT Online Assessment and Reporting – assessment and reporting tool
- – school performance data system
- VCAA Insight Assessment
- VCAA NAPLAN Data
Australian Education Research Organisation resources
- Case study research into small group tutoring – final report
- Case study research into small group tutoring – final report
- Case study research into small group tutoring – final report – appendices
- Case study research into small group tutoring – final report – appendices
Further resources will be made available prior to the 2026 school year.
Resources to support the Targeted Literacy and Numeracy Intervention – Small Group Learning policy.
Reviewed 12 November 2025