The Allan Labor Government is delivering training for staff to better support students with disabilities at school.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll today announced that 24 mainstream schools in Geelong are now supported by Inclusion Outreach Coaches.
On the Bellarine, this includes:
- Bellarine Secondary
- Leopold Primary
- Wallington Primary
- Surfside Primary
- St Leonards Primary
Inclusion Outreach Coaches are specialists who help school staff to make schools welcoming for all students.
They work across up to three mainstream schools each, developing all-school inclusive practices.
665 mainstream schools in Victoria are supported by Inclusion Outreach Coaches.
The Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program also helps teachers implement practical strategies for inclusive classrooms.
Over 8,000 courses have now been completed face-to-face and online across Victoria.
Labor is also ensuring staff have key information so students with special needs can learn effectively.
Disability Inclusion Profiles now capture over 26,000 students’ strengths, goals and functional needs across the state.
They include information from people who know the students best, including the students themselves, their families and school staff.
Profiles help schools give students adjustments to enable them to reach their full potential.
These measures are all part of Labor’s record $1.8 billion Disability Inclusion program, which is also helping schools recruit and train specialist staff.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll
“We’re giving parents and carers the choice of enrolling their child in a world-class public school that’s right for them, whether that’s an inclusive local school or a specialist school.”
“Labor’s Disability Inclusion program is transforming our public education system – making sure students with special needs can flourish.”
Quote attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant
“We’re investing to make sure staff and students are supported in inclusive learning environments.”
Quote attributable to Member for Lara Ella George
“I’m so proud that Hamlyn Banks Primary School has taken this opportunity to make the most inclusive learning environment possible for our local students.”
Quote attributable to Member for Geelong Chris Couzens
“By creating inclusive schools, Labor is paving the way for an inclusive future right here in Geelong.”
Quote attributable to Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney
“Labor is committed to disability inclusion in our classrooms, with 24 schools in Greater Geelong now supported by Inclusion Outreach Coaches.”
