Our vision is to provide clear
policies and processes where students and staff have access to a range of
support mechanisms that have a common goal of creating and working for a
quality, supportive learning environment.
The Special Needs Team assesses and
plans adjustments / support for
students by the Guidance Officer, Special Education Teacher, Support Teacher
Literacy and Numeracy, Speech Pathologist and Behaviour Advisory Visiting
Teacher. Teachers or parents can request referral to the team. The team
prioritise assessment according to level of need.
Aims
of the Special Needs Team
provide clear and succinct processes for identifying
students with individual needs
encourage the early identification of students
clearly articulate the roles and responsibilities of
support staff in the school
assist teachers in making appropriate adjustments to
address the needs of students in their care
The Intervention Team plans and
provides intervention opportunities to focus on academic areas of need to boost
performance.
The essential foundation of the
Intervention Team is to provide a proactive, whole school framework for
identifying and addressing the academic
support of students.
Aims
of the Intervention Team
establish individual, small group and whole school
programs to address needs
embed intervention as an integral component of
providing quality learning for students