The Adolescent Success Middle Years School Improvement Diagnostic Tool is a self-audit tool used to gauge the effectiveness of middle years practices in your school, to recognise areas of strength and to target areas for improvement. Upon completion of the audit, the tool enables teams to acknowledge key areas requiring action, to create an action plan and to be able to review and reflect upon progress of that action. 

The Diagnostic Tool is compilation of effective middle schooling practices as outlined in the Adolescent Success Position Paper, which is based upon an analysis and synthesis of recent and current research and evidence. School leaders are encouraged to use the Diagnostic Tool to audit their own practices when considering middle schooling reforms and directions. 

WE OFFER PRICE LEVELS - 

1. INSTITUTIONAL OR LEADER MEMBER
2. NON-MEMBER

There are TWO OPTIONS FOR WORKING WITH US -

• Option ONE: School Diagnostic Tool and Facilitation (purchase C and D)
• Option TWO: School Diagnostic Tool, Facilitation and Implementation Support (purchase E and F)

For more information view our Diagnostic tool flyer (4).pdf.

It's time to start thinking and preparing to become one of our next Middle Years Schools of Excellence.

The Adolescent Success Middle Years School of Excellence (MYSOE) program aims to:

• Acknowledge and celebrate schools that are committed to implementing the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle schooling practices.

• Provide schools with resources (as requested) to support their continuous improvement journey.

• Grow a network of schools that can learn from and support each other.

The MYSOE program is a three-year program. The requirements for each year are:

First year requirements

1. Completion of the Adolescent Success Middle Years School of Excellence application.

2. Commitment to ongoing middle years specific professional development for Middle Years' staff.

3. Institutional Adolescent Success membership.

Second and Third year Requirements

1. Commitment to ongoing middle years specific professional development for Middle Years' staff.

2. Regular attendance at scheduled networks

3. Contribution to Adolescent Success professional learning programs or events e.g. conference, journal, webinar.

4. Automatic Institutional Membership.

To become a MYSOE, please undertake this two step process:

STEP 1

• Make your deposit of $600 and schools will receive access to the Application Form.

STEP 2 - FOLLOWING REVIEWS AND ACCEPTANCE

• The balance of $2700 (incl GST) is due upon acceptance of your application to become a MYSOE. Complete the payment online here.

FULL COST - $3000 PLUS GST (See inclusions above)

THE 2026 SYDNEY STUDY TOUR

JOIN US FOR THIS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY WHERE WE WILL HEAR FROM KEY LEADERS IN THESE SCHOOLS AND LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS PROGRAMS THEY HAVE EMBEDDED IN THEIR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.

The Tour includes our three NSW based Middle Years Schools of Excellence.

On Thursday, visit St Luke's Catholic College, St Francis Catholic College and Santa Sophia Catholic College. Each of these will highlight some key programs that go towards making them a Middle Years School of Excellence

On Friday, we will visit Scots College - an all boys school who have worked closely with Phil Cummins - and building character. As well, we will visit Kincoppal-Rose Bay, where Liv Pennie will join us to outline how they work with their upper primary students focusing on careers education.

Accommodation will be announced in the coming week.

Reach out to Michelle at executiveofficer@adolescentsuccess.org for more information.

The ADOLESCENT SUCCESS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - 2026

Join educators from around the country and abroad at The Conference for Adolescent Success and unpack the adolescent journey.  

This conference is for educators (teachers and leaders) of students aged 10-15 years old. 

You will have the opportunity to learn from expert middle years educators and academics from the USA and Australia all focused on creating thriving learning environments for middle years students now and into the future. 

Conference keynotes, panels and concurrent sessions will address the four key parts of the Adolescent Success Position Paper: Adolescents, Educators, Place and Pedagogy, as we delve into navigating pedagogy, navigating wellbeing, navigating AI, navigating learning environments and so much more.

Registration is available for members, non-members and teams of 3 middle years educators.

For more information contact executiveofficer@adolesentsuccess.org.au.

We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane at Lourdes Hill College on 26-27 June, 2026.