Neurodiversity

Teacher Training

Rachel Vink (Chief Advisor - Learning Support National) explains how the Ministry supports teachers. She talks about a specialist training program available to 300 teachers, partnering with organisations like Autism NZ (incl Tilting the Seesaw), and the role of RTLB and others with individual teachers. She also notes the Inclusive Education website that has information for teachers.

Resources

Ministry of Education

Links to information

- Transitioning children with learning support needs

https://www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/transitions-in-early-learning/transitioning-children-with-learning-support-needs-from-early-learning-into-school/

- Specialist Schools

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/specialist-schools-for-students-with-high-needs/#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20regional%20health,Wellington%20and%20one%20in%20Christchurch

- Teacher training

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/principals-and-teachers/scholarships-for-people-working-in-schools/special-education-study-awards-and-scholarships/

- Learning support

Learning support (was special education) – Parents.education.govt.nz – Practical information about education for parents and carers

Home – He Pikorua https://hepikorua.education.govt.nz

- ORS Funding

Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) – Education in New Zealand

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/ors/

- Exclusion

Stand-downs, suspensions, exclusions, expulsions – Parents.education.govt.nz – Practical information about education for parents and carers

https://parents.education.govt.nz/secondary-school/your-child-at-school/standdowns-suspensions-exclusions-expulsions/

- Inclusive education website

Inclusive Education | Inclusive Education https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/