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This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s website provides an introduction to the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Scheme (ORRS). This scheme provides funding for individual students with high and very high special educational needs. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=5322
The Ministry of Education, Special Education (GSE) are working with local communities on a project called Better Information to Address Barriers to Learning (BITABL). This web page briefly describes the project and gives contact details for further information. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=10882&data=l
This publication from the website of the Education Review Office (ERO) gives information to parents on how to choose a school for their five year old child. Includes steps to take for choosing a school, key questions to ask, information for parents, features of classrooms for five year olds, and useful addresses. [ Full Record ]
http://www.ero.govt.nz/ero/publishing.nsf/Content/ChoosingSchool5YrOld
This publication from the New Zealand Ministry of Health gives information about Disability Support Services (DSS) which are a range of support services for people with disabilities and their families and whanau. The full document is available online and can be downloaded in Word or PDF format. [ Full Record ]
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/ea6005dc347e7bd44c2566a40079ae6f/75f5a04fb626a985cc256 c240079150d?OpenDocument
This publication from the New Zealand Ministry of Health provides information on the goals of the health and disability sector: better health for all New Zealanders, improved participation in communities by people with disabilities, and reduced health inequalities among population groups. The document is available online and can be downloaded in Word or PDF format. [ Full Record ]
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/ea6005dc347e7bd44c2566a40079ae6f/d1e2eba61963d020cc256 c24007841d4?OpenDocument
This page on the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides the guidelines for developing an education support plan (Individual Education Plan or IEP) for students with special education needs. These guidelines are for schools, parents and specialists who support students with special education needs. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7359
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website has a glossary of terms used in special and general education, in alphabetical order. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7300
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides information about special education for school boards of trustees. Includes roles and responsibilities, provision of resources, and support services. The publication can be downloaded in PDF format. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=6751
This publication provides guidelines for the assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Their principles and recommendations are of relevance to parents, caregivers, teachers and other professionals involved in the care of children and young people with ADHD. [ Full Record ]
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/ea6005dc347e7bd44c2566a40079ae6f/4e1c3cddf420bcaecc256 a8e007f12d9?OpenDocument
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides links to information and resources for families, whanau, and schools about Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS). Includes an introduction, guidelines, applications, a guide for parents, frequently asked questions, audits, school high health needs fund (SHHNF) guidelines, and fundholder accreditation standards. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexid=7962
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s website describes how Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and Education work together for students who, as the result of an accident, have cover under ACC legislation and have special educational needs. It also clarifies funding and service provision responsibilities. The information is available for download from this page in Word format. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=4779
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides the
2006 revision of the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS)
Guidelines. The guidelines explain about the Schemes for students with the
highest special education needs, the criteria for eligibility and the
application process. The ORRS Guidelines can be downloaded as a Word
document from the end of the page. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=5323
This web page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website has information about completing an Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS) application form. Includes a checklist for filling in the application form. The early childhood and school forms can be downloaded from the end of the page. [Full Record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=9268
This page from the Ministry of Education website profiles some of the people working in special education, describing the work that they do, and the training and qualifications they bring to their role. Includes an early intervention teacher, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist, resource teacher: learning and behaviour (RTLB), special education advisor, speech-language therapist, and support worker. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexID=10810&indexparentid=10637
This report provides information on the progress being made to implement the New Zealand Disability Strategy of 2002. The Strategy presents a long-term framework to move New Zealand from a disabling to a fully inclusive society. The government is taking the lead in implementing the Strategy, however, the long-term success also depends on the active support of other agencies, such as local authorities and non-governmental organisations. [ Full Record ]
http://www.odi.govt.nz/nzds/progress-reports/oct01-june02.html
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s website outlines the role the Resource teacher: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) has in providing advice and guidance to teachers of students with learning and behaviour needs within schools. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=4512
This site is for Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) who provide itinerant specialist support to, and work with teachers, and students of moderate learning and/or behaviour difficulties. Includes information about the RTLB Project and links to the RTLB guidelines, the annual RTLB reporting forms, and updates, and resources. [Full record]
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/governance/rtlb/
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website describes services and funding that is available for students with high special education needs. Includes information about students with the highest special education needs and the services and funding that are available for those students. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=7304&indexid=7956&indexparentid=6871
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website details the services and funding that are available for students with moderate special education needs. Provides information for students with moderate learning; behaviour and/or social communication; vision; hearing; mobility; or communication needs; and the services and funding that are available for those students. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7303
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides information about special education services and funding. Includes links to available services. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7956.
This page from the Ministry of Education website provides information for parents on the steps they can take if they are concerned that their child’s special education needs are not being met at school. Includes a step by step process and links to related areas of the site and contact details. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=10817
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides information about special education for school boards of trustees. Includes roles and responsibilities, provision of resources, and support services. The publication can be downloaded in PDF format. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=6751&data=l
This leaflet from the New Zealand Ministry of Education provides information on special education for school boards of trustees. It summarises the information contained in the book of the same name. Includes professional development, legal framework, policies and procedures, and resourcing. The publication is in PDF format and can be downloaded. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/web/downloadable/dl7305_v1/special-education—-a-quick-guide-for-boards—-jan.pdf 
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website gives information on what support the Ministry’s speech-language therapists provide for children and young people with speech and language needs. Includes contacts and links to practical information. [ Full Record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7315
This Ministry of Education web page gives information on the Supplementary Learning Support (SLS) for children and young people with special education needs including students with significant and ongoing learning needs. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=8862&data=l
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s website gives an introduction to special education in New Zealand with a brief look at some of the changes over the last decade and what the current moves will mean for special education. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=7301&data=l
This publication from the New Zealand Ministry of Youth Affairs gives information on how government, by working with families and communities can support young people to develop the skills and attitudes they need to take part positively in society, now and in the future. [ Full Record ]
http://www.myd.govt.nz/uploads/docs/0.7.6.5 ydsa summary.pdf
