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Boosting VCAA Student Special Provision Outcomes

Presented by Learning Difficulties Australia

Wednesday, February 4, 2026·11:00 PMPast Event

This webinar from Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA) focuses on boosting outcomes for students accessing VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) special provisions—the accommodations that enable students with disabilities, learning difficulties, or other eligible conditions to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities in VCE assessments without the barriers of standard assessment conditions. Led by Erin Rollason, the session covers how to effectively select, apply for, and support students in utilising special provisions such as extra time, assistive technology, and small group settings. The webinar addresses both the practical process of navigating VCAA provisions and the strategic thinking needed to match the right provisions to individual student needs, ensuring equitable access to assessment opportunities. Learning Difficulties Australia is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the understanding and outcomes for people with learning difficulties through research-informed practice. This webinar is recorded and available for two weeks after the live event, making it accessible for educators who cannot attend in real time.

Key Takeaways

Selecting and applying for appropriate VCAA special provisions; supporting students in utilising accommodations effectively; navigating the special provisions process for VCE assessments; matching provisions to individual student needs; creating equitable assessment opportunities for diverse learners

Evidence base: Aligned with VCAA guidelines and policies on special provision within the VCE; informed by specialist expertise in inclusive education and learning intervention; grounded in Learning Difficulties Australia's commitment to research-informed practice

Presenter

Erin Rollason

Erin Rollason is an experienced educator and leader in Special/Inclusive Education with a Master's in Learning Intervention from Melbourne University. She is currently Head of Diverse Learning (7–12) at a prestigious Melbourne school, with over 20 years in the Victorian education sector spanning government, Catholic, and Independent schools.

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