The Supported Transition and Education Program (STEP) is designed to serve students who are having difficulty accessing the curriculum effectively in mainstream classrooms.
The program is for students in Years 7-12 who are operating significantly below their year level academically. The aim is to provide students in STEP with the individual attention they need to support their academic growth, and yet balance this with the opportunity for maximised social interaction with peers in the general classroom.
What is STEP?
Providing a personalised learning program for core subjects, students take part in a comparable STEP subject tailored to their needs where the student has difficulty learning in the mainstream classroom. For example, a student with severe difficulties with reading, writing, and maths may take part in STEP Literacy, STEP Maths, STEP Science, and STEP Humanities as an alternative to the standard core subjects for their year level.
Students in the program are part of a general homeroom. They participate in subjects such as PE, Science Pracs and Biblical Studies with their general class as well as elective subjects such as Agriculture, Food Technology, Performing Arts, Music, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, and Art. Year 10 students also participate in VCE-VM Industry elective.
Students receive Semester reports in all subjects as STEP students which reflect their participation and progress rather than academic outcomes. Literacy and Numeracy outcomes are reported and ILP reports are also provided every Semester.
external support team
Your child may have a support team outside of school that includes professionals such as psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists. These professionals can provide a wealth of insight into your child’s strengths and needs. We will endeavour to use recommendations from these professionals in developing support plans for your child. You are welcome to invite these professionals to participate in support group meetings for your child.
Eligibility Criteria
The student is chronologically in Years 7-10 in 2025 (expanding to Years 7-11 in 2026). The student is academically working three or more years below their expected year level as indicated through previous school reports and/or specialised testing such as from an educational psychologist. A recent educational psychologist report is recommended.
Senior Secondary Options
If students in STEP have the capability to participate in the VCE or VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program, they are able to do so. If they do not have the capability, The College offers the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC). This inclusive and flexible certificate offers additional support for students to develop work-related skills and capabilities.
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