The Woden School provides individual education programs for students in years 7 to 12 with an intellectual disability. The school was expanded to include year 12 in 2012.
Students participate in a range of innovative education programs designed to promote independence and responsibility. With a strong emphasis on quality teaching and learning the school curriculum has a high focus on literacy and numeracy. Individualised learning also occurs in the areas of personal development and living skills, recreational, vocational and social experiences.
Students are part of a core classroom where they complete the majority of their learning with the same Classroom Teacher and Learning Support Assistants. Students also attend two elective classes each week, where they will get the chance to experience learning in the arts and technology subjects.
The Woden School is on a cycle of continuous improvement. Examples of this are the alignment of the school's curriculum with the Australian Curriculum and the development of a specific senior secondary curriculum to support the expansion to years 11 and 12. Other innovations include the use of iPads to support teaching and learning and the introduction of a positive behaviour support program across the school. The recent introduction of an across the school pastoral care program was a particular highlight of 2012. This program focusses on the student's social and emotional wellbeing as well as supporting activities such as work experience.