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  1. School Leadership and Student Outcomes

    Robinson, V., Hohepa, M., and Lloyd, C. (2009). School Leadership and Student Outcomes: Identifying What Works and Why. A Best Evidence Synthesis Iteration (BES). Wellington: Ministry of Education. This Best Evidence Synthesis frames leadership as creating the conditions that allow...

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    School Leadership and Student Outcomes

    Robinson, V., Hohepa, M., and Lloyd, C. (2009). School Leadership and Student Outcomes: Identifying What Works and Why. A Best Evidence Synthesis Iteration (BES). Wellington: Ministry of Education.

    This Best Evidence Synthesis frames leadership as creating the conditions that allow teachers to make a bigger difference for students. It identifies eight dimensions of leadership that impact positively on students. Two findings stand out:

    • the importance of building relationships between home and school that enable students to experience connected learning within both those settings
    • school communities on a path to improvement need to engage in constructive talk around difficult issues of practice. This is also a finding of the Teacher Professional Learning and Development: Best Evidence Synthesis Iteration (Timperley, Wilson, Barrar, and Fung, 2007).

    You can listen to a  podcast by Viviane Robinson on leadership relationships that impact on students.

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Leading change, Effective schools
    Contributed by:

    Robinson, V., Hohepa, M., and Lloyd, C. 2009 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

  2. Principals of Inclusive Schools (On Point series)

    Salisbury, C., and McGregor, G. (November 2005). Principals of Inclusive Schools. On Point Series. Tempe, AZ: National Institute of Urban School Improvement.This brief, highly readable pamphlet is an excellent prompt for discussion about the leadership of change directed at growing...

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    Principals of Inclusive Schools (On Point series)

    Salisbury, C., and McGregor, G. (November 2005). Principals of Inclusive Schools. On Point Series. Tempe, AZ: National Institute of Urban School Improvement.

    This brief, highly readable pamphlet is an excellent prompt for discussion about the leadership of change directed at growing inclusive, effective schools. It addresses the following key questions:

    • Why are principals so important?
    • Why change?
    • What are the principles and patterns of change?
    • What can you expect from the principal?
    • What do principals of inclusive schools have in common?
    • How do principals support inclusive schools?
    • What are the variables associated with change?
    • What other processes support change?
    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Leading change, Understanding inclusion, Effective schools
    Contributed by:

    Salisbury. C., and McGregor, G. 2005 Tempe, AZ: National Institute of Urban School Improvement.

  3. Understanding Autism

    Jeff Sigafoos is an educational psychologist based at Victoria University. Hehas a specialist interest in ASD and, in particular, the use of augmentative communication technologies.In this talk Jeff discusses his research and addresses such questions as: What is autism? How...

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    Understanding Autism

    Jeff Sigafoos is an educational psychologist based at Victoria University. Hehas a specialist interest in ASD and, in particular, the use of augmentative communication technologies.

    In this talk Jeff discusses his research and addresses such questions as:

    • What is autism?
    • How common is it?
    • What causes it?
    • What treatments are available?
    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Sigafoos, J. 2011 Museum of New Zealand: Science Express @ Te Papa.

  4. Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners: Nine Types of Adaptations that Can Help All Children Succeed

    Smith, A., and Taylor, T. (2003). Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners: Nine Types of Adaptations that Can Help All Children Succeed. Memphis, TE: Restructuring for Inclusive School Environments. (slide presentation)In this PowerPoint presentation, Smith and Taylor make the point that...

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    Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners: Nine Types of Adaptations that Can Help All Children Succeed

    Smith, A., and Taylor, T. (2003). Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners: Nine Types of Adaptations that Can Help All Children Succeed. Memphis, TE: Restructuring for Inclusive School Environments. (slide presentation)

    In this PowerPoint presentation, Smith and Taylor make the point that teachers in inclusive classrooms adapt instruction for all learners. They describe nine types of lesson adaptations and suggest possible adaptations for students with various types of disability, including those with ASD.

    The PowerPoint could be adapted and used as a springboard for discussing the concept of adaptation and inclusion and the specifics of possible adaptations for other students.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Smith, A., and Taylor, T. Memphis, TE: Restructuring for Inclusive School Environments. (slide presentation).

  5. Autism at School: A Video Resource for Teachers and Parents in New Zealand

    Smith, J. (2009). Autism at School: A Video Resource for Teachers and Parents in New Zealand. Auckland: Southern Moon Productions. (DVD) This DVD shows how New Zealand teachers are creating environments in which students with ASD are able to learn...

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    Autism at School: A Video Resource for Teachers and Parents in New Zealand

    Smith, J. (2009). Autism at School: A Video Resource for Teachers and Parents in New Zealand. Auckland: Southern Moon Productions. (DVD)

    This DVD shows how New Zealand teachers are creating environments in which students with ASD are able to learn and thrive. It features parents and students talking about their experiences with school and includes practical advice from specialists. The DVD is split into three sections:

    • 'The School Experience' features classroom action in mainstream primary and secondary schools, satellite classes and a special school (80 minutes)
    • 'Advice and Tips' includes the impact of autism on learning, strategies for managing behaviour, creating a suitable classroom environment and tips for teachers and parents (50 minutes)
    • 'Talking About School' includes the blame-free bullying approach being put in action to support a student with ASD (20 minutes).
    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Smith, A. 2009 .

  6. Special Education Online

    Special Education Online is primarily for educators of children or young people with special education needs, though it may also be of interest to parents, families, or whānau. It is in the process of development, but at the time of...

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    Special Education Online

    Special Education Online is primarily for educators of children or young people with special education needs, though it may also be of interest to parents, families, or whānau. It is in the process of development, but at the time of writing it offers: 

    • educator tools, including  ASD in Education, a new website built around the handbook Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Resource for Educators (Ministry of Education, June 2011)
    • programmes and initiatives, including:
    • links to other Ministry websites and resources that are intended to support schools to achieve better outcomes for students with special education needs, including:
    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  7. Strengthening Families

    The  Strengthening Families website uses the term 'care communities' to denote all those who care for a child and have a part to play in promoting their welfare.The care community around some young people and their families/whānau can be extensive and...

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    Strengthening Families

    The  Strengthening Families website uses the term 'care communities' to denote all those who care for a child and have a part to play in promoting their welfare.

    The care community around some young people and their families/whānau can be extensive and involve multiple agencies. Strengthening Families provides a way of facilitating connections across agencies in a streamlined process that is responsive to what the families want. Families tell their story only once and the participants jointly construct a plan that clearly identifies who will do what. It is empowering for families, and it is free.

    The website provides clear, detailed information about the process and how to participate. The case studies includethe stories of two families whose challenges included parenting a child with autism. In a third case study, a principal found that a referral through the Strengthening Families process provided better access to support services, with benefits for both the family and the school.

    Resources for:
    Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Social Development .

  8. SCERTS™: Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support

    The  SCERTS™ Model website is unusual in the the depth and quality of the information it provides for professionals and families who wish to develop and implement programmes based on the SCERTS™ model.For a summary of SCERTS™, see the  Spring...

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    SCERTS™: Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support

    The  SCERTS™ Model website is unusual in the the depth and quality of the information it provides for professionals and families who wish to develop and implement programmes based on the SCERTS™ model.

    For a summary of SCERTS™, see the  Spring 2007 issue of The Inclusion Notebook. This issue also includes an example of the model being implemented, including a variety of perspectives.

     “Inclusive Education and Autism”. (Spring 2007). The Inclusion Notebook, VI(1).

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Evolving inclusive practices

  9. Early Intervention Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Project

    The  Early Intervention Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Project uses the  SCERTS™ framework to enable educators and families/whānau to collaboratively design effective, child-centred programmes for young children with ASD. The Project’s website provides insight into this model, and may also be...

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    Early Intervention Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Project

    The  Early Intervention Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Project uses the  SCERTS™ framework to enable educators and families/whānau to collaboratively design effective, child-centred programmes for young children with ASD. The Project’s website provides insight into this model, and may also be useful for educators who want to understand the views and situation of a child and their family/whānau.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  10. Moving Beyond Luck and Love

    Stace, H. (2011). “Moving Beyond Love and Luck: Building Right Relationships and Respecting Lived Experience in New Zealand Autism Policy”. Unpublished PhD thesis, Public Policy, Victoria University of Wellington.In her doctoral thesis Hilary Stace, herself the mother of a son with ASD...

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    Moving Beyond Luck and Love

    Stace, H. (2011). “Moving Beyond Love and Luck: Building Right Relationships and Respecting Lived Experience in New Zealand Autism Policy”. Unpublished PhD thesis, Public Policy, Victoria University of Wellington.

    In her doctoral thesis Hilary Stace, herself the mother of a son with ASD and now a lecturer at Victoria University, traces the history of New Zealand public policy about ASD and considers how it might be transformed through attending to the ‘lived experiences’ of people with ASD and of their families/whānau. At the same time, her thesis provides insight into a range of other issues and concepts, including: 

    • the social versus the medical model of inclusion
    • different ways of thinking about ASD and the concept of an ASD culture
    • ASD and social justice
    • the concept of ‘right relationships’
    • the development and implementation of the New Zealand ASD Guideline.

    This  conference presentation provides an opportunity to get an overview of Stace’s key ideas. Its PowerPoint format makes it very easy to use to prompt discussion.

    Stace, H. (2011, November). “Tackling Wicked Problems: Lessons from Autism Policy”. Paper presented at the New Zealand Disability Studies Conference, University of Otago, Dunedin.

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Leading change, Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies
    Contributed by:

    Stace, H. .

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