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Auckland Down Syndrome Association's Success in School Course details August 2014.
A list of questions to assist School Boards of Trustees to review their policies and practice, so that their school is supported to become more inclusive.
Youth Law Ensuring Access to Education for Children with Special Needs
IEAG's submission to the Education and Science Select Committee on the Education Amendment Bill (no 4) that details the setting up of Charter Schools.
IEAG's submission on the Review of Career, Information, Advice, Guidance and Education (CIAGE)
IEAG code of conduct for governing committee members, staff and volunteers
IEAG's presentation to the inaugural Disability Studies Conference at Otago University in November 2011, "A Prick in the Minister's Side" documents the founding of IEAG, what we stand for, what we do and why we do it.
IEAG and People First PowerPoint presentation at the Disability Studies in Education Conference in June 2013.
Working towards a fairer system. A background paper prepared for Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) by Bernadette Macartney
IEAG's submission on the Early Childhood Education Taskforce Consultation
A Letter to the Minister of Education calling for a full commitment to disabled people and inclusive education
Policy Quarterly - Volume 11, issue 4 G Tiso and H Stace
Full Notes from Thursday 2nd Feb Oral Submissions to Education and Science Select Committee
This discussion document is a companion paper to the Education Workforce Advisory Group report (available at www.beehive.govt.nz). This document summarises key issues, proposals and implications for consideration. Attached is a feedback form seeking comment from teachers, principals, boards of trustees, professional bodies and members of the public.
IEAG supports the Education Workforce Advisory Group’s (EWAG) goal of improving teacher training so that “all involved students have the chance to succeed in schools” (p. 8). This is consistent with The New Zealand Disability Strategy (Dalziel, 2001), which aims for a society that highly values disabled people’s lives and continually enhances their full participation.
The Inclusive Education Group (IEAG) is giving full support to the rally/picnic to be held at midday this Saturday at the rotunda in the Auckland domain. The rally has been organised by Education for All - a collaboration of families, disabled people and educators - to demonstrate their opposition to the recent government announcements about special education.
Education For All Priorities and Action Plan July 2014
Frequently asked questions on schooling for disabled children and young people, with answers from CSIE and IEAG.
Inclusive education in Aotearoa: What are we doing in initial teacher education, professional learning and development? Final Report to NZCCS. March 2006 - Missy Morton & Liz Gordon School of Professional Development, Christchurch College of Education
This chapter considers key barriers to realising an inclusive education system in Aotearoa New Zealand. These barriers are ‘Specialese’ the language and culture of exclusive education and the attitudinal and structural features of the education system that inhibit change.
Ian Armstrong spoke at the launch about his experiences both as a father and long time campaigner for inclusive education. Download the text to his speech
The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) advocates for change in the education system. We promote knowledge, attitudes, policies and practices that facilitate inclusive education so all children, young people and adults, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to learn, belong, and flourish in their local, regular, educational setting.
IEAG's constitution
Submission on the Education (Update) Amendment Bill (No. 160-1) To the Education and Science Committee
IHC Submission on the Education (Update) Amendment Bill Supplementary Order Paper no 250 Dated 31 January 2017
Article 24: The Right to an Inclusive Education E Koekoe Ana te Tüï Implementation Report Independent Monitoring Mechanism of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities June 2016
Becoming a Teacher in the 21st Century. The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) is a group of people committed to ensuring that all disabled children, young people and adults participate fully in their local, regular educational setting. IEAG is significant because it is estimated that one in five New Zealanders have a disability.
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Opinion Piece by Dr Bernadette Macartney on Labour's Education Policy 2014
This is a seminar for school leaders, educators, par- ents and others interested in developing schools that include, value and teach all students well. It takes a ‘student perspective’ to highlight some of the issues students in our research have raised about their learning and social experiences at school.
This is a seminar for school leaders, educators, parents and others interested in developing schools that include, value and teach all students well. It takes a ‘student perspective’ to highlight some of the issues students in our research have raised about their learning and social experiences at school.
IEAG's letter to the editor of The Nelson Mail, Dec 2013.
Second Report of the Independent Monitoring Mechanism of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Aotearoa | New Zealand July 2012 – December 2013
The Inclusive Practices Tools: Trying to Take a Short Cut to Inclusion? New Zealand Journal of Teachers’ Work, Volume 10, Issue 2, 220-230, 2013
Chris McMaster writes about his research using the Index for Inclusion at a NZ High School
Inclusive Education Action Group disappointed that review does not go far enough - The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) is pleased to see the Special Education Review’s vision for “a fully inclusive education system” in New Zealand, although it awaits the details of the full report to ensure that the Ministry of Education has the policies, structures and supports in place that schools need as they work towards inclusion.
The decision by Auckland Grammar School to replace NCEA at year 11 with the Cambridge system for most of its students is elitist and will fail to meet the needs of many students, according to the Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG).
IEAG is deeply concerned at the National Government's proposal to introduce charter schools, as such a move is likely to discriminate against disabled children. Evidence from countries where charter schools have been implemented shows charter schools have a poor record of including disabled students.
IEAG has written a submission and made an oral presentation to the Education and Science Select Committee opposing the proposed amendments of the Education Act to allow for the establishment of Charter Schools.
Inclusive Education – it’s time. The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) welcomes ERO’s report “Including Students with High Needs” which confirms what many parents, teachers, researchers and disability advocates know about disabled students’ experiences at school.
The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) welcomes the Greens’ commitment to base New Zealand’s education system on the principles of inclusion and the provision of need.
Closing Residential Special Schools makes Sense. A media release in support of IEAG's submission to the Ministry of Education Consultation on the proposed closure of four residential special schools.
“Maintaining segregated schooling is a step backwards for inclusive education and the rights of disabled people,” says Dr Bernadette Macartney, co-convenor of the Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG), in response to Justice Dobson’s decision that closing Salisbury Residential School is unlawful.
Flyer for Mel Ainscow presentations in NZ in June 2015
IEAG's response to the Draft Cabinet Paper on the Proposed complaints and disputes resolution process for schools.
Molly organises her lunch - Living Skills towards Independence learning story
Nick works hard in Maths - Numeracy Programme learning story
IEAG's response to the MOE review of NCEA Special Assessment Conditions
NZEALS August 2012 magazine featuring article on leadership for inclusion.
The organisation's structure shown as chart
Education (Update) Amendment Bill (No 160-1) SUBMISSION TO Parliament Education and Science Committee REGARDING Education (Update) Amendment Bill (No. 160- 1) SUBMISSION BY YouthLaw Aotearoa, IHC, ACYA
IEAG Governing Committee position description
The Inclusive Education Group (IEAG) was set up in response to the challenges faced by many parents in New Zealand who want their sons and daughters with disabilities to go to a regular school. Our main purpose is to advocate for changes in the education system so that all schools and teachers expect and are able to teach all children in their local communities.
Article in Children magazine(no 81)Winter 2012. Protecting the rights of disabled learners and their families to quality, inclusive early childhood education.
IEAG recommends this list of websites from New Zealand and around the world that host useful resources and information about inclusion.
IEAG's submission on the proposed closure of four Residential Special Schools and the development of an intensive wrap-around support service for students in the community.
IEAG's submission also included our revision of the draft Tertiary Education Strategy with tracked changes and comments that we believe should be included.
IEAG is a relatively new group (established in 2008) of parents, teachers, disabled people, principals, teacher educators and researchers who are committed to ensuring that all disabled children, young people and adults participate fully in their local, regular educational setting.
Review of Special Education needs more work - The long awaited release of the Ministerial Review on Special Education comes with a welcome promise to develop a “fully inclusive education system” in New Zealand. Consistent with this goal, some plans that are on offer will assist schools in their work towards inclusive education.
Invitation to Susan Gabel's public lecture at the University of Auckland's School of Critical Studies in Education.
Invitation for disabled people, advocates, whanau/family to a meeting with Susan Gabel in Wellington.
Invitation for disability and education sector workers to meeting with Susan Gabel in Wellington.
IEAG Terms and Conditions
Please find attached a revised version of the Tertiary Education Strategy 2010 to 2015 (TES). This document, along with this letter, is IEAG's (Inclusive Education Action Group) submission for your consideration in regards to this Strategy.
The present report is submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 2004/25 which extended for a further period of three years the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the right to education. In August 2004, Mr. Vernor Muñoz Villalobos (Costa Rica) was appointed as the new Special Rapporteur. The present report is an overview of the activities and issues he plans to carry out and consider during his mandate.
Details of the network meeting in Wellington, March 2015
COPYRIGHT - The Christchurch Press. The Government is looking into what it gets for the $450 million it spends on special needs education. But it's also faced with growing demand as more 'special' children join the line to get an education. PHILIP MATTHEWS investigates.