In 2006 Arohanui joined with the Minsitry of Education to provide a specialist intinerate service for students in the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Scheme ( ORRS ). The Vision of the project is to- Strengthen families, communities, schools and teachers by building active realtionships with each other
- Contribute to and enhance learning, social and cultural outcomes for high and very high needs students
- Provide opportunites to share information about practice, and biuld on what is working well
The Project aims to- Maximise resource delivery through GSE and Special school collaboration
- Build capacity of local schools to cater for students with special needs
Raise the achievement of ORRS students Ensure that all students regardless of their educational setting have access to qualified special education teachers who will work on a regular basis alongside students, teachers and teacher aides within their regular educational programme Minimise difficulty in recruiting suitably qualified teachers Provide professional development, practical support and supervision to host school teachers and support staff Share resources that meet students specific needs Liaise with Group Special Education and other relevant outside agencies.
The itinerant teachers are experienced special educators with a wealth of knowledge and skills to support families, students and local schools in catering for special needs students within their mainstream setting. For further information about this service please contact trudi@arohanui.school.nz
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