Question on Notice regarding the implementation and usage of SMS communication software in WA government secondary schools to inform parents of student absences. The answer provides a single figure for schools using the software and states that teacher training is not required.

AnsweredQoN 3342Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 May 2008
Portfolio
Education and Training

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(2) What is the total number of WA government secondary schools in each of the 14 education districts, using the SMS communication software to inform parents of when their children are absent from school?
(3) Of those highlighted in (1) and (2), how many signed up to implement the technology in 2008?
(4) How many schools are expected to implement the technology this year?
(5) How many teachers in WA government schools have been trained to use the software?
(6) How many teachers are expected to be trained this year to use the software?

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Answered
11 June 2008
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
35 days
(1-6)
44 Government secondary schools currently use the SMS communication software. Training is not required for teachers in the use of this software.
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