Value the diversity every student brings to the school
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Modelling a commitment to inclusion’
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Build effective relationships
Build effective relationships
Engagement works well when relationships between parents and the people at the school are developed and nurtured in ways that respect diversity.
A principal’s view of inclusion
A principal’s view of inclusion
Share stories about ALL students
Share stories about ALL students
Consider how your school can share its journey towards becoming a more inclusive learning community.
Consider how to share:
- illustrated success stories about ALL students
- student, parent, family, and teacher perspectives on diversity
- the school's vision and the steps you are taking towards becoming a more inclusive community
- teacher stories about their own evolving inclusive practice
- stories in all the languages of the school community
- digital text, print, and video versions of stories, providing parents and whānau a range of access options that work best for them.
Benefits of diversity
Benefits of diversity
"If you want your son or daughter to be more empathetic, to be a full human, she or he needs to be exposed to difference."
Mark Spooner
Useful resources
Useful resources
Index for Inclusion Network: Indicators
This is a set of materials to support the self-review of all aspects of a school setting. Indicators start from page 39.
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Inclusive education: Resources
Videos and resources from Alberta Education relating to inclusive education.
Publisher: Government of Alberta
Next steps
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