Special Education
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Resources are listed alphabetically. The icons provide more information about the resource. External websites in this list will have variable degrees of accessibility. You may be able to adjust your browser to help with readability and graphic features. For more help, please contact specialed@list.tki.org.nz

Managing the Special Education Grant – A Handbook for Schools

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

Meeting Special Education Needs at School – Information for Boards of Trustees

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

ORRS (Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes) Guidelines (2006)

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

ORRS (Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes) Applications

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

Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour

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

Special Education Policy

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

Special Education – A Quick Guide for Boards of Trustees

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

Special Education – Assistive Equipment Guidelines (Revised 2002)

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

Special Education – Policy Guidelines

This page from the Ministry of Education website provides guidelines for all those involved with young children and school students with special education needs. [ Full Record ]

http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=8936&data=l

Team-Up: About School – Special Education

This page from the Team-Up website provides information and guidance for parents of children who may require special education services. There are guidelines for ensuring a child’s special needs are met, how parents can play a part in their child’s education, links to Ministry of Education contacts, and related websites. [Metadata record]

http://www.teamup.co.nz/primary-int/about/education/default.htm