Targets for Class Sizes Clause Samples
Targets for Class Sizes. The following targets for class sizes will inform a principal’s decision about class sizes and resource allocation. They will assist with maintaining a focus on class size and resourcing as important elements to be considered in relation to student learning, teacher workload and the financial management of schools.
(a) Years P – 3, 11 and 12 25-28 students (b) Year 4 – 10 28-30 students
Targets for Class Sizes.
(a) The targets for class sizes will assist principals with:
(i) decisions about class sizes and resource allocation;
(ii) maintaining a focus on class size and resourcing as important elements to be considered in relation to student learning, teacher workload and the financial management of schools.
(b) The target for class sizes is: Years P-3 and 11 and 12 25-28 students Years 4 – 10 28-30 students
(c) Where there is the possibility of class sizes in excess of these targets, the class arrangements shall be subject of a timely and consultative process with employees affected, in accordance with the consultative principles contained in this Agreement.
(d) The final decision about class sizes and the allocation of classes to teachers is the responsibility of the principal.