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The Resource library includes descriptions and links to over 100 external publications (books, websites, DVDs etc). To search for a specific topic (for example “classroom strategies”), enter text in the keywords box and click Search. You can narrow your initial search using one of three filter drop-down menus:

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  1. Special Education

    This section of the Ministry of Education website describes how the Ministry works with schools to support the vision of a more inclusive education system. It is a substantial site that is worth revisiting.Some of the information is for educators...

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    Special Education

    This section of the Ministry of Education website describes how the Ministry works with schools to support the vision of a more inclusive education system. It is a substantial site that is worth revisiting.

    Some of the information is for educators and boards of trustees, some for parents. It is organised under the following headings:

    The publications and resources are well worth exploring. Parents, for example, will be interested in the booklets on services, starting at primary and at secondary school, and on leaving school; the National Transition Guidelines; and the Family/Whānau File, which can be used for sharing information about their child as they grow up.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Effective schools, 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:

    Ministry of Education.

  2. School for All: Children’s Right to an Inclusive Education in New Zealand

    Carroll-Lind, J., and Rees, K. (2009). “School for All: Children’s Right to an Inclusive Education in New Zealand”. Proceedings of the Making Inclusive Education Happen: Ideas for Sustainable Change Conference. Wellington: Te Papa.In this presentation, Children’s Commissioner Dr. Janis Carroll-Lind...

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    School for All: Children’s Right to an Inclusive Education in New Zealand

    Carroll-Lind, J., and Rees, K. (2009). “School for All: Children’s Right to an Inclusive Education in New Zealand”. Proceedings of the Making Inclusive Education Happen: Ideas for Sustainable Change Conference. Wellington: Te Papa.

    In this presentation, Children’s Commissioner Dr. Janis Carroll-Lind discusses the concept of inclusive education, the commitments New Zealand has made to this goal, and the reality for students and their families and whānau. Disability advocate and co-author Katherine Rees talks about her experiences as a student with a disability.

    In Whakarongo Mai Katherine describes further her experiences as a disabled student at school, and especially at secondary school. She calls for greater collaboration that includes the voice of the student in decisions affecting their schooling experience.

    Both items can be used to prompt thinking on what is happening in your school – for example, how you engage with students, use teacher aides, construct IEPs, and manage students in large groups such as at assembly.

    These  video clips in which Katherine talks about disability, inclusion, and her role as a member of the Children’s Commission’s Young People’s Reference Group are several years old now but still provide excellent insight.

    Rees, K. (2010). “Beyond inclusive education: How to get there and why it matters”. In Whakarongo Mai, Listening – Stories from the Inside. Wellington: NZCER/Cognition Institute/Office of the Children’s Commissioner.

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Carroll-Lind, J., and Rees, K. 2009 Proceedings of the Making Inclusive Education Happen: Ideas for Sustainable Change Conference. Wellington: Te Papa.

  3. 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 .

  4. A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals

    Taylor, P. G. (2011). A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley.Paul Taylor is a New Zealand paediatrician based in Nelson. This book arose out of his experiences in supporting teachers and...

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    A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals

    Taylor, P. G. (2011). A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley.

    Paul Taylor is a New Zealand paediatrician based in Nelson. This book arose out of his experiences in supporting teachers and professionals to understand the perspectives of people with ASD and how to support them at home and at school.

    Taylor discusses his book in this  video post on the publisher’s website. He shares the story of how one school came close to excluding a boy with ASD. Taylor helped the board of trustees to understand the anxiety behind his behaviour. Today the school is 'ASD-friendly'.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Taylor, P. G. 2011 London: Jessica Kingsley.

  5. Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP): Action Research for Developing Inclusion

    A UK educational research initiative, the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP) included an extensive action research network focused on inclusion. The network included 25 schools that collaborated with policy makers and university teams to identify and address barriers to...

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    Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP): Action Research for Developing Inclusion

    A UK educational research initiative, the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP) included an extensive action research network focused on inclusion. The network included 25 schools that collaborated with policy makers and university teams to identify and address barriers to inclusion. Later, a smaller study focused on the use of action research to improve inclusion in secondary schools. The Index for Inclusion (Booth et al., 2000) was the starting point for the research, and the findings are summarised in  Improving Schools, Developing Inclusion (Ainscow et al., 2006).

    The Programme’s website has short summaries and research briefings on findings that you may, at least initially, find more useful than the book. Two are likely to be especially helpful:

    TLRP has also developed set of  Practitioner Applications that provide suggestions about how the findings can be applied to the classroom.

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Specific issues for secondary schools

  6. Katherine Rees, Disability Advocate

    Carroll-Lind, J., and Rees, K. (2009). “School for All: Children’s Right to an Inclusive Education in New Zealand”. Proceedings of the Making Inclusive Education Happen: Ideas for Sustainable Change Conference. Wellington: Te Papa.Katherine Rees does not have ASD but is...

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    Katherine Rees, Disability Advocate

    Carroll-Lind, J., and Rees, K. (2009). “School for All: Children’s Right to an Inclusive Education in New Zealand”. Proceedings of the Making Inclusive Education Happen: Ideas for Sustainable Change Conference. Wellington: Te Papa.

    Katherine Rees does not have ASD but is a strong advocate for students with disabilities. While still in school she was a member of the Young People’s Reference Group to the Office of the Children's Commissioner. She continues this advocacy work today in groups such as  Action for Children and Youth Aotearoa and  Be.Accessible.

    Katherine contributes her voice to “ School for All: Children’s Right to an Inclusive Education in New Zealand”, which discusses the concept of inclusive education, the commitments New Zealand has made to this goal, and the reality for students and their families and whānau.

    In  Whakarongo Mai Katherine describes further her experiences as a disabled student at school, and especially at secondary school. She calls for greater collaboration that includes the voice of the student in decisions affecting their schooling experience.

    Both items can be used to prompt thinking on what is happening in your school – for example, how you engage with students, use teacher aides, construct IEPs, and manage students in large groups such as at assembly.

    These  video clips in which Katherine talks about disability, inclusion, and her role as a member of the Children’s Commission’s Young People’s Reference Group are several years old now but still provide excellent insight.

     Rees, K. (2010). “Beyond inclusive education: How to get there and why it matters”. In Whakarongo Mai, Listening – Stories from the Inside. Wellington: NZCER/Cognition Institute/Office of the Children’s Commissioner.

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Carroll-Lind, J., and Rees, K. 2009 Wellington: Te Papa.

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