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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 page on the New Zealand Ministry of Education website lists contacts for special education district and local offices in New Zealand. Also includes the phone number for the special education information line. [Full Record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7278
This web page provides links to contact details for the Ministry of Education, Special Education. Includes names, phone numbers, and addresses for managers and national, district, and local offices of Special Education throughout New Zealand. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexid=10588& indexparentid=6871
This website provides information for parents and educators on the Ministry of Education's approach to dyslexia. It will provide links to key aspects of the Ministry's work on dyslexia, as these become available. Includes a link to a review of international
research, and a link to a working definition of dyslexia.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/literacy_numeracy/lit_dyslexia_e.php
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides information about early intervention support which is available for children from the time they are born until they are settled in school. This page describes the services and support that are available from the Ministry of Education, Special Education (GSE) and other providers accredited by the Ministry. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=7299& data=l
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 web page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education provides information about on-going work to facilitate a more collaborative approach to special education, and to local service planning and provision. Includes a link to reports from districts throughout New Zealand. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=9551& indexid=9260&indexparentid=6871
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 page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides information on the New Zealand Disability Strategy. It includes the Ministry of Education’s implementation work plan, policies and services, policy development, equal employment opportunities, communications and publications, and purchase agreements and contracts. [Full Record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7356
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website describes some of the organisations that provide support, services, and information for children and young people with special education needs, and their family/whanau. Includes special education offices at national and local level, schools and early childhood centres, parent groups, and disability services. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=6763
This page from the Ministry of Education website provides information about residential special schools in New Zealand. Eight residential special schools support students who are hearing or vision impaired; or who have severe behaviour needs; or educational, social and emotional needs together with a slow rate of learning. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=10770& indexid=10637&indexparentid=7956
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?ID=7304
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 publication from the New Zealand Curriculum Marautanga Project website is the New Zealand Curriculum Marautanga Project’s October 2005 newsletter. It introduces current thinking about the eight learning areas and indicates what can be expected in the draft revised curriculum. [ Full record ]
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/nzcurriculum/pdfs/setting_the_direction_oct05.pdf 
This web page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website provides the main Special Education index. Includes links to information about services, resourcing, assistive technology, frequently asked questions, newsletters, strategy documents, research projects, and publications. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexid=6871& indexparentid=2107
This page from the Ministry of Education website outlines the structure of the Ministry of Education, Special Education (GSE) and the role it plays in special education at national, regional, and district levels. Includes links to contact details. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=10816& data=l
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
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website contains an explanation of special education aims and policies. Includes special education policy guidelines, and lists relevant objectives from the New Zealand Disability Strategy: Making a World of Difference – Whakanui Oranga. [Full Record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7327
This page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s website provides information on research projects relevant to special education. Includes Massey University research, Wylie review of Special Education 2000, and Ministry of Education research. [Full Record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexID=7961&indexparentid=6871
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 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 page from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website lists voluntary organisations who can provide information or support for families and whanau of children and young people with special education needs. Includes web addresses. [Full Record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?ID=7279
This page from the Ministry of Education website provides a guide for parents of children with special education needs who are moving from early childhood education to school. The booklet can be downloaded in PDF format. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=10912& data=l
This page on the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s website provides guidelines to the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Scheme (ORRS) resources and outlines best practice examples for using ORRS resources for students. It is aimed at assisting parents and teachers. [Full Record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=6173&data=l
This page from the Ministry of Education website contains a fact sheet discussing terms used for those who are hearing impaired and Deaf. It also describes services for Deaf and hearing impaired children and young people in early childhood education centres, schools, and Deaf Education Centres. Includes contact details. [Full record]
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=10854& 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?ID=7301
