Why Latch-On?

The improvements in literacy achieved by students in the Latch-On program have been possible because of the unique focus of the program.

• Unlike other literacy programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, Latch-On is long term. The program is sequenced over two years with students attending two days a week.

• The program has been specifically designed for this group of learners and provides a responsive and flexible curriculum framework.

• Latch-On draws on over 30 years of research into children and young adults with intellectual disabilities and has been successfully researched and conducted at the University of Queensland for six years.

• The four semesters of work in the program provide a balanced approach to literacy education and are fully resourced. All strategies and activites have been successfully trialled during the six years the program has been operating.

• The program key teachers are registered teachers who have been accredited through the Latch-On program. Tutors are also trained to Latch-On program standards.

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