Advisory visiting teachers
An advisory visiting teacher (AVT) is an experienced classroom teacher who has specialised knowledge about disability or student behaviour. Their main role is to support school staff in enabling students with disability to access and participate in the curriculum.
The title of the AVT position may be different depending on your education region.
AVTs provide services such as:
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assisting teachers with the curriculum adjustments and delivery of educational programs that target a student's learning goals
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providing information about disabilities
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suggesting strategies for teaching students with disability
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advocating for the supply of, and training in the use of specialised equipment
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helping teachers and families to access support networks
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supporting young children (birth to 4 1/2 years) with educational needs arising from disabilities through home-based programs, playgroups and childcare centres, and kindergartens (AVT support for young children (birth to 4 1/2 years) is only for those who are identified with hearing impairment, physical impairment and vision impairment)
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supporting school aged students with disability in non-state schools
(AVT support in non-state schools is only for students verified with hearing impairment, physical impairment and vision impairment) -
providing professional development activities to school personnel.
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