Summary of Program Logic Issues in society
Indigenous kids attendance and performance is below their nonIndigenous peers
Australian community does not believe that Indigenous can = success
Participants & Activities
Year 9 and Year 10 Programs – 15 one hour intensive mentoring sessions at the local university campus. Focus is on engagement between Indigenous High School Kids & University Mentors. Year 11 and Year 12 Leadership & Development Programs – 3-days to build leadership skills, help students navigate the final years of school and connect to post-Year 12 opportunities for further education, training and employment. AIME Learning Centres (ALCs) – 21 week program, 1 per site (optional). Intensive tutoring, academic support and life skills.
Tutor Squads – 15 week program, up to 5 per site. Tutoring and academic support during schools hours, managed by mentors & teacher supervised.
AIME Outreach Program – 3-day program, 9 sessions in all, providing a shorter version of AIME’s core program for Years 9-12. AIME Online Classroom – free online tutorials, students attend 1 hour class/week and receive personalised feedback and learning incentives.
Outputs
Outcomes
High school students experience Indigenous High School kids personal and social development, Education success with Indigenous cultural development, educational kids attendance and performance development in line with non-Indigenous peers
University Mentors learn about Indigenous Australia, communication and develop their leadership skills
Teachers discover tools and methods to engage with Indigenous students
University Student Mentors An educated force connected powerfully to Indigenous Australia
Teachers/Principals An energised teaching body that challenges the norm and has seen how high expectations can change behaviour
Impact on society
Indigenous equality and success
Australian development as a nation: a country that is connected to it’s culture, history, land, language and people