Policy and strategy

The work of the Special Education policy team focuses on how funding and strategy achieves better outcomes for children with special education needs.

In this section

GSE Māori Strategy: The GSE Maori strategy uses the imagery of a meeting house (wharenui) to explain how Service Provision for Maori can be facilitated within the context of Special Education
Better Outcomes for Children: This is the action plan for GSE 2006-2011, Better Outcomes for Children
New Zealand Disability Strategy: Information on the implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy
Operational Protocol - Ministry of Education and ACC: This protocol applies to school students who have cover under ACC legislation and who have special education needs
Special Education Policy: This page outlines special education policy in New Zealand
Te Hikoitanga/Māori Cultural Responsivity: Te Hikoitanga is Special Education's response to Ka Hikitia, the Māori Education Strategy. It focuses on how Special Education staff can deliver services to Māori in a culturally responsive way that is meaningful for their clients.
Business plan 2010-2011: Ministry of Education, Special Education business plan 2010 - 2011