Preparing to Leave School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs

Ministry of Education 2008 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

Ministry of Education (2008). Preparing to Leave School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs. Wellington: Ministry of Education.

This booklet offers advice to help parents and caregivers support their child through the transition from school into work and/or tertiary education. Others may also find it helpful to read both the general advice and the descriptions of the support these students will require. The booklet also describes resources and support that are available in schools and from the community and government agencies.

Relevance Resources for further learning Resources for taking action Resources for learning about other people's stories
Inquiry and knowledge-building
Leading change
Understanding autism spectrum disorder
Understanding inclusion
Effective schools
Special education and ASD in NZ school settings
Audit
Building inclusive school cultures
Producing inclusive school policies
Evolving inclusive practices
Managing transitions Y Y
Specific issues for secondary schools Y Y

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