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The role of school boards
Processes for identifying, and supporting the learning and achievement of all students.
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Strategies for action
Three key strategies for effectively supporting the learning and achievement of all students.
Understand inclusive education
An inclusive school is one where all students are engaged and achieve through being present, participating, learning and belonging.
School leaders talk about leading inclusive schools.
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Identify what makes an inclusive school
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Identify barriers to inclusion
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- Video
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Articulate your commitment to inclusive practice
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- Video
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Meet legal responsibilities and obligations
The framework for inclusive practices in New Zealand schools includes legal requirements and other binding obligations.
The Effective governance: Building inclusive schools information is a valuable resource for boards of trustees.
Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
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Review legal requirements under NZ law
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Meet national and international obligations, policies, and guidelines
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Review planning, monitoring, and reporting obligations
As a board member you are responsible for ensuring that your school is planning, monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on its progress towards full inclusion.
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This webinar has been developed to support boards of trustees in their leadership role.
Source: Ministry of Education NZSTA
Five suggestions for implementing this strategy:
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Develop inclusive strategic and annual plans
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Review community and financial resources
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Identify additional support, monitoring and reporting processes
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Support the development of inclusive practices
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Key resources
Supporting your school to be inclusive
This list of questions was compiled by New Zealand’s Inclusive Education Action Group to help boards of trustees evaluate the inclusiveness of their schools.
Publisher: Inclusive Education Action Group
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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.
- Download PDF
Inclusive Practices Tools for self-review
The Inclusive Practices Tools provide schools with ways to engage staff, students, and their communities in the review of their inclusive practices.
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