Education Information and Resources

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities  was adopted by Parliament in 2008 and more information on it can be found at:

http://www.un.org/disabilities/

 The 2001 New Zealand Disability Strategy includes a commitment to ensure that no child is denied access to their local, regular school because of their impairment. Further information on the Strategy can be found at:

http://www.nzds.govt.nz/nzds/

Learning Better Together  Order your copy of this excellent book and accompanying DVD FREE!  For parents and educators.  Here...

The implications of processing skills in learning
Kathryn Edmonds is an educator who works with children who struggle with learning. This is a presentation of her findings and how she meets their learning needs. This is a presentation from the Speld conference 2008. Used by permission.

PM Reading Programme
This is a structured and multi-sensory approach to the teaching of reading using whole language and phonic methods.It is successfully used for teaching students with Down syndrome

Precision Academics
A structured programmes for use with students of all ages. Teachers in intermediate and senior classes appreciate the already prepared differentiated activities. Promotes inclusive teaching practice.

National Standards
2010 marks the beginning of reporting to families about their child's progress and position in the community in regards to their learning. Read some comments from the Ministry of Education and follow the links for more information

eReadingpro
This is an exciting new programme to teach children to read using flashcards and the whole language approach. Denise McDonald will be in NZ during September 2010 to give a workshop.

Lapbooks-a great alternative to projects, essays...
Presenting information, reviewing topics, working on memory development, playing games to reinforce learning- Lapbooks are a great invention. Do a Google search for more information. Click on the link to open a file of mini-book templates from www.practicalpages.wordpress.com

Inclusive Education
This video demonstrates the effectiveness of inclusive teaching practice in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Youtube- Inclusive teaching

Inclusion is belonging
A video explaining the main ideas of positive inclusion practices that benefit all children. It is not segregated learning.

Inclusive benefits for children with Down syndrome
A video showing success and advertising a helpful website.

A Step at a Time- resources for learning
A unique programme to teach letter sounds, words, spelling and writing as well as other subjects. See also Resource Village.co.nz Free downloads on this site

Red Melon
A store in Albany Auckland specialising in providing quality educational resources for families and educators.Stocks the Smile products.

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