YALP

Mitch is an advisory board member of the Yachad Accelerated Learning Project (YALP).

YALP is a unique educational program based on Israeli approaches to addressing systemic educational disadvantage. YALP began as a pilot project in Australia aimed at raising the scholastic achievements of students in regional and remote communities, particularly those with a high proportion of academically low achieving Indigenous students.

Launched in 2004 by the former education minister The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP, the program receives funding from the Australian Government and the corporate and philanthropic sectors. Since its inception, the program has produced strong improvements in the literacy and numeracy skills of its participants.

YALP is a partnership between:

• Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Communities;
• Government, Industry and Philanthropy;
• Israel & Australia

More information about YALP can be found at www.yalp.org.au