This list of 12 tips was developed from DDWA’s experience supporting parents to advocate for their child in mainstream schools.
The Parent’s Dozen – supportive wisdom for the school journey
Tag: Education
Advocacy in Schools
There will always be a role for professional advocates to support families to deal with difficult negotiations, particularly when a situation becomes stuck or an impasse is reached. The knowledge that a professional advocate brings, regarding the laws and standards…
Forum: Inclusive Education Discussion for Educators
Hear from others and share what has been working when including students with disability or other differences in education.
Forum for Teachers, EA’s and Principals – join us in Stirling on 9 September 2019
Forum for Teachers, EA’s and Principals – join us in Stirling on 9 September 2019
ECU: Graduate Certificate in Education
EA’s and Family members are invited to enrol for this Graduate Certificate of Education course. Find more details and who to contact:
DDWA’s NDIS Parent / Carer Training for 2019 & 2020
Which training course would you like to register to attend? Our complete Catalogue is here to view and download!
Students with Disability Thriving in Regular Schools: Forum
Does your child go to a mainstream school, or you’d like them to, but worry about how it can work?
Forums held in early 2019.
Forums held in early 2019.
Students with disability thriving in regular schools: Merredin Family Forum
This Merredin forum was held on 8 November 2018 and was for families with children with disability in mainstream schools.
Students with disability thriving in regular schools: Family Forum
This West Perth forum for families was held on 16 October 2018. This event was for families with children with disability in mainstream schools.
Burbridge School
Burbridge School, Koondoola – Enrolments open for 2019
Inclusion of children with a disability in mainstream classrooms
West Perth – Forum held Thursday 20 September 2018
DDWA Advocacy Service – Snapshot 4
Read this actual case study that details DDWA’s specialised Parent / Education advocacy process.
Supporting children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder at School: West Perth
*SOLD OUT – WAITLIST AVAILABLE* West Perth workshop on 3 April 2018 for Teachers & Education Assistants: are you working with students who may have FASD…?
What is the WA Government Education Department’s disability allocation?
The Disability Allocation is provided to schools to support students with disability and additional needs…
Better Start for Children with Disability: Funding for early intervention
Funding for children with disability. An initiative that provides funding for early intervention services…
Positive Partnerships
The Positive Partnerships programme is the education component of the Australian Government’s Helping Children with Autism package. The programme works to build partnerships between schools and families to improve educational outcomes for students on the autism spectrum.
Training & Education
Training & Education for Individuals & Families If you have a specific training request, or to find out more about training and education opportunities additional to those listed on the Events page please contact us by telephone on 9420 7203…
Collection of Data; Positive Partnerships; Child Care and Early Learning
Links to these articles: Collection of Data; Positive Partnerships; Child Care and Early Learning
Education
Education Articles
Disability Standards for Education
The Disability Standards for Education 2005 sets out the obligations of education and training providers to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education and training on the same basis as those without disability. Read DDWA’s submission to the…