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The Engagement Matrix is designed to provide a snapshot of the levels of engagement of a young person in areas which affect their ability to be successful in learning. Case managers, school staff and youth workers can use information about levels of engagement to plan intervention and support programs for young people. Also, the matrix allows information to be recorded about any changes in levels of engagement over time. Levels of engagement are assigned for each of three dimensions: Wellbeing; Relationships; and Involvement in Learning. Although these dimensions are related, considering them separately gives the user a more complete picture of the young person’s engagement. No attempt is made to combine the results for the three dimensions. Each dimension has five different levels: Significantly disengaged; Partly disengaged; Moderately engaged; Very engaged and Extremely engaged. Each level in each dimension has possible indicators for that level of engagement. The matrix is available in two different formats, each using the same labels and indicators. One format has sub-headings for different groups of indicators and occupies two sides of an A4 page. The second has the all the information condensed onto one page. The user assigns one overall level for each dimension by choosing the set of indicators, which best applies to the young person. Not all indicators for a particular level will necessarily apply to the young person at any one time. Involving the young person in assessing their engagement Some users may choose to discuss the indicators and levels with the young person concerned. This may be because they do not yet know enough about the young person to assign levels of engagement or they want to use the matrix as part of a ‘getting to know them’ activity. Regardless of whether or not the young person is involved in discussing their levels of engagement, the case manager, school staff member or youth worker responsible for determining the levels of engagement, must make their own professional judgements and assign levels on their own. Generally, the matix must be used to assign levels twice each year—when the young person enters the ICAN or Mentoring program and when they leave it, or at the end of the year. However, in 2011 levels must be assiged in Terms 2 and 4. (This will ensure we can collect system level data for 2011 from the newly revised matrix.) From 2012, most young people will have levels assigned in Terms 1 and 4. There should be no expectation that a young person’s engagement will necessarily increase over time; it may increase, decrease or stay the same over a particular period. Levels are recorded on the sheet at the end of the Engagement matrix. If a case manager or youth worker assigns Engagement matrix levels, the results will be retained in the case notes, but a copy must be forwarded to the school contact person. The school is responsible for entering all Engagement matrix levels on EDSAS. ||  ||
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 * **Student Engagement Matrix Guidelines 2011** **Purpose**
 * Dimensions**
 * Levels**
 * Formats**
 * Assigning levels**
 * Frequency of use**
 * Change in levels over time**
 * Keeping records**
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