Links
You will also find links below to Special Education information on the Ministry of Education website that supports the professional practice of RTLB.
Special Education
This is the Ministry of Education’s main index page for Special Education.
The Ministry of Education, Special Education (GSE), together with schools and early childhood education services, provides services to children and young people in New Zealand with special education needs. Special education in New Zealand is available for children with physical and/or intellectual impairments; hearing or vision difficulties; children who struggle with learning, communicating, or getting along with others; or who have an emotional or behavioural difficulty. Information about special education needs, including the services and funding available, is on these pages
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexID=6871
&indexparentid=2107
Special Education services and funding
Information about the Ministry of Education special education services and funding. There is valuable information on assessment of special needs and the support available to families from birth and throughout the school sector.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexID=7956
&indexparentid=6871
Māori
Details of the provision of special education services for Māori. These sections profile Māori staff and outline the Māori strategy for meeting the needs of Māori students with special needs.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexid=8825
&indexparentid=6871
Special Education publications and resources
This page lists a range of publications and resources published by the Ministry of Education, Special Education to support those involved with working with students with special needs.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexID=7960
&indexparentid=6871
Research
This page links to research projects relevant to special education. The Ministry of Education’s special education initiatives are supported by research, monitoring and evaluation.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexID=7961&
indexparentid=6871
&indexparentid=6871
Resourcing forms
This page contains forms for staffing allowances, grants and reimbursements; allowances and grants for individuals; and general school resourcing forms.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/resourcingforms
Ministry of Education Library access
RTLB are now able to access the Ministry of Education Library.
A log-in name and password are required.
Please email education.library@minedu.govt.nz to gain access or for any other queries.
http://library.education.govt.nz/