Related sites

This section contains links to some useful resource materials for schools.

Db-link
Db-link, the national information clearinghouse on children who are deaf-blind. - usa site

Disability standards for education
Disability standards for education were formulated under the disability discrimination act 1992 and tabled in the parliament on 17 march 2005. They came into effect on the 18th august 2005 following a period of fifteen parliamentary sitting days. The standards clarify the obligations of education and training providers to ensure that students with disabilities are able to access and participate in education without experiencing discrimination.

Australian human rights & equal opportunity commission
The australian human rights & equal opportunity commission website includes an education page with frequently asked questions.

Education support package
The education support package was developed in the mid 1990’s and may be relevant and useful for teachers in all school settings. The package includes chapters on individual education plans, teaching adjustments and classroom management, along with links to sources of help and a glossary of commonly used terms. Please note: the education support package will need to be reviewed in light of the curriculum framework, revised outcome and standards framework and curriculum guides.

Klik enterprises: kids learning is the key
Klik enterprises: special education resources created by teachers for teachers

Pathways to the future: review of educational services for students with disabilities in government schools
A report that presents a strong foundation upon which the government and the department of education and training can continue to build safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments, thus meeting its commitments to students in government schools.

Policies & legislation
Here you will find access to statutes, acts, guidelines, policies and other legislation that pertains to working within a government agency, department of education and training.

For schools: det web intranet
The regulatory framework system of the department of education and training may be accessed by the following link: regulatory framework system

Schooling in western australia guide for parents
To ensure that all government school students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve their individual potential and contribute to society.

Teaching website
Teaching - shaping young lives: the department of education's teaching website, where you can find out almost anything you want to know about a teaching career in western australian government schools.

Towards informed practice – the effective use of education assistants
As part of the review of educational services for students with disabilities in government schools, professor loretta giorcelli (university of western sydney) provided a number of workshops for senior personnel within the department of education and training and assisted in initial workshops to promote the building inclusive schools initiative.

Professor giorcelli has worked collaboratively with professor michael giangreco (university of vermont) who has done some work in encouraging informed practice in relation to the use of education assistants (termed para-professionals in the us) in schools.

Some useful resource materials for schools are provided through the following links.

Triple P
Triple P is a system of easy to implement, proven parenting solutions that helps solve current parenting problems and prevents future problems before they arise.

Useful websites
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