Meeting Special Education Needs At School: Information for Boards of Trustees

Updated 2008.

This is an updated version of the January 2002 edition and is not available as a print publication.

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This publication was originally produced by the Ministry of Education in consultation with a reference group of board members, principals, teachers and specialists and parents of children with special education needs.

It has been illustrated in partnership with the students, their families and whānau, and the staff of Naenae Intermediate, Naenae College and the Wellington Early Intervention Trust.

"I want to be like my peers, I want to belong, I want to feel important and be successful..."

EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO LEARN, TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL

This resource is for boards of trustees on:

• Your governance role and responsibilities for meeting the special education needs of students.
• How special education needs are identified.
• The special education resources available.
• How to assist your principal build a strong partnership with parents, caregivers and families, whānau.

For the full description of the role and responsibilities of boards of trustees, please refer to the publication Working in Partnership, Information for New School Trustees, Ministry of Education (2001).