Seeking feedback on critical issues

This document discusses critical issues for the future of special education. We are seeking feedback from the wide range of people that have a view of the special education sector – from early childhood educators, parents and caregivers, families and whānau through to principals, teachers, specialists, and disability organisations and, importantly, from students themselves – both those with and without special education needs. Please tell us your views on the issues and any other aspects of the sector that are important to you. We look forward to your contribution.

Ten questions for your response

Schooling

Question 1a
What is needed to help schools succeed? [refer 02. Successful schools]

Question 1b
How could schools work together to succeed? [refer 03. A network of successful schools]

Transitions and agencies working together

Question 2
What needs to be done to make transitions work better? [refer 04. Transitions]

Question 3
How could services be better coordinated and focused on the needs of students and families? [refer 05. Agencies working better together]

Funding and resource use

Question 4
What arrangements for funding, decision-making, verification, and fundholding should we have? [refer 06. Funding and resources for students]

Question 5a
How can individually targeted services and supports be made more efficient? [refer 06. Funding and resources for students]

Question 5b
Is the current mix of programmes, services and supports right and does it provide value for money? What changes would you suggest? [refer 06. Funding and resources for students]

High quality services and being accountable

Question 6
How can the quality of services be improved? [refer 07. High-quality services]

Question 7
How can families and schools be better informed? [refer 08. Being accountable]

Question 8
What does successful special education look like and how should we measure it? [refer 08. Being accountable]

Question 9
When things do not go well, what arrangements should be in place to resolve issues? [refer 08. Being accountable]

In closing

Question 10
What is the most important change that would improve outcomes for children and young people with special education needs? [refer 09. In closing]