Involve past students
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Taking a community approach to supporting learning and wellbeing’
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Learn from others
Learn from others
An adult with autism talks about how his school experiences set him up to succeed.
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Connect with past students
Connect with past students
Consider how you can utilise the experiences and stories of past students to motivate and inspire learners.
- Identify role models from your local community.
- Seek out and make contact with local iwi.
- Identify role models across sectors, for example sports, arts, business, medical or science fields.
- Create opportunities face to face or online where students can connect and ask questions.
Have high expectations
Have high expectations
Two students with low vision discuss the importance of high expectations.
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Invite students to share
Invite students to share
Useful resources
Useful resources
Groups that can support you
A list of national organisations that support students with additional needs and their families.
Next steps
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Guide to Index of the guide: Inclusive classroom culture
Strategies for action:
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Value what each student bringsShow suggestions for Value what each student brings
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Establish a respectful class climateShow suggestions for Establish a respectful class climate
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Plan for everyone to participate and achieveShow suggestions for Plan for everyone to participate and achieve
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Take a community approachShow suggestions for Take a community approach
- Build relationships with whānau
- Involve local iwi, Pasifika community, and cultural groups
- Involve past students
