Resources
Inclusive Classroom School Resource
The Association for Children with a Disability has developed a new online Inclusive Classroom School Resource for teachers in Victorian government mainstream primary school provides information about teaching students with a disability and working in partnership to support the educational needs of all students.
The resource consists of four sections:
- Students with disabilities in mainstream schools
- Educational planning
- Family perspectives
- Teachers and families working together.
The Inclusive Classroom School Resource can be accessed online at http://www.acd.org.au/inclusive_classroom/.
Bar None Community Awareness Kit for Schools
The Bar None Community Awareness Kit for Schools provides information and curriculum support for teachers to:
- enhance their knowledge and understanding of disability
- create a welcoming, inclusive school community
- foster a culture of openness and discussion around disability.
The Kit is comprised of a number of components including:
- Teacher information booklet
- Curriculum units
- Train the trainer module
- DVD
- Brochure and poster
Each Victorian school received one copy of this kit in September 2009. The Bar None Community Awareness Kit for Schools can also be accessed online at http://www.officefordisability.vic.gov.au/bar_none_kit_for_schools.htm.
Positive Education Planning
The Positive Education Planning booklet, developed by the Association for Children with a Disability, describes positive planning for children with disabilities attending Victorian government primary schools. It provides information and support to parents of children with disabilities and emphasises the importance of a positive partnership with the child's school as the foundation of a successful school experience for both the child and family.
The booklet includes parent stories and information on the following topics:
- Parents and schools: Developing positive partnerships
- The Student Support Group
- Understanding your child as a learner
- Individual Learning Plans
- Setting goals
- Supports for students with a disability
- Measuring your child's progress
- Raising a concern
- Advocating for your child
The Positive Education Planning booklet can be accessed online at http://www.acd.org.au/information/education_planning.htm.
Links
The following resources contain information about disabilities and students with disabilities:
- Centrelink (http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/iid_index.htm)
- Commonwealth Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (http://www.deewr.gov.au/)
- National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program (universities and TAFE) (http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/NDCO/Pages/default.aspx)
- Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (universities and TAFE) (http://www.adcet.edu.au/)
- Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (http://www.fahcsia.gov.au) including the People with Disability section (http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/disability/overview/Pages/default.aspx)
- VICNET Disability Page (http://www.vicnet.net.au/health/disability/)
- VICNET Practical Victoria (http://www.vicnet.net.au/practical/)
- National Information Centre for Children and Youth with Disabilities [American site] (http://www.nichcy.org/)
- National Centre on Secondary Education and Transition [American site] (http://www.ncset.org/)