Inclusion
at Kuranda District State College
EVERY
STUDENT, IN EVERY CLASS, EVERY DAY
A system-wide approach
At our college your child will
have their needs assessed and adjusted based on evidence. Our programs and
practices remove barriers and promote inclusive education across the college.
Committed leaders
All Leaders and staff at our
college, at all levels are committed to and are accountable for implementing
inclusive education. They promote a culture of shared values that removes
barriers and supports inclusion for your child.
Whole of school
At our college your child will be
supported by an extensive and diverse team incorporating every member of the
school community, including teachers, support staff, volunteers and other
agencies, families and students. They will work collaboratively to ensure your
child can access and participate in all aspects of school life. Where curriculum
needs to be adjusted for your child’s age, skills and knowledge, the school
will complete the necessary assessments to ascertain an accurate point of need
to develop a response to your child’s diverse learning need.
Collaboration with students, families and the community
Your
child will have access to an extensive range of educators and paramedical staff
to meet all their learning needs. At our college we work with your child, you,
and other organisations, including teachers and professional associations, to
ensure everyone has a voice and is heard. All views are considered in decision
making at all levels about your child’s holistic education.
Respecting and valuing diversity
Your
child and family are made to feel welcomed, respected, included and safe at our
college. We embrace visible diversity as a strength and support respectful
relationships within the whole college community. When your child requires
strategies and plans to support their inclusion, we address the different
barriers and access all necessary resources to ensure your child’s successful
inclusion in all aspects of their education.
Confident, skilled and capable workforce
Our
college leaders, teachers, support staff and volunteers are continuous learners
themselves, building on their expertise to implement the highest quality inclusive
education practices based on evidence. College
staff receive continuous professional learning and are supported to meet your
child’s every individual need.
Accessible learning environments
Our
college’s educational settings and classrooms are designed to enable your child
to access and fully participate in all learning. We ensure that your child can
access and participate in all school activities and events.
Effective transitions
The transition from early
childhood and care settings to school and from school to work, training and
higher education are significant milestones in your child’s life. At our
college we continue to work in partnership with you and your child, community
organisations, professional groups, and other government and educational
organisations to plan and support the successful transition of your child at
all levels in their education.
Monitoring and evaluation
Your child will receive ongoing monitoring of academic achievement and
access programs. You will receive
feedback, at a minimum, every term. We will ensure your child’s journey continues
to be built on good practice and records continuous growth.