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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?layout=document&documentid=5322
This page from the Ministry of Education website provides information about the Enhanced Programme Fund (EPF), a supplementary grant for schools with a disproportionate number of students who have moderate special education needs. Includes possible scenarios as examples of initiatives the fund is designed to support. Application form and guidelines can be downloaded in Word format. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7208
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) for parents who are considering making an application for the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS). Includes a link to the ORRS Guidelines. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=6179
This page from the Ministry of Education website provides information for parents with children at school who are concerned about their child’s learning and development. Parents should speak to their child’s teachers or the principal to discuss what support and services their child may need, and the range of support available. This page describes how a child’s learning needs are assessed. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=10789& data=l
This page on the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s 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 publication on the Ministry of Education website is in downloadable PDF format. It provides information for principals, teachers, boards of trustees, and parents involved in the management of special education in schools. Includes the process schools could go through in setting up a system for the management of its special education grant. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/web/downloadable/dl7305_v1/special-education-grant-seg-booklet.pdf 
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
The New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides the guidelines for the School High Health Needs Fund, which provides resourcing for students with high health needs who need paraprofessional care so that they can attend school safely. The application form for the fund is available in Word format for downloading, and contacts are provided for further information. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=5373
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website is a handbook for schools with special education needs students. Includes information and advice on assessment, funding, and the effective use of assistive equipment in schools. The page is also available in Word format – see the link at the end of the page. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7576
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides a list of links to help answer frequently asked questions about special education. [ Full Record ]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7959
