All Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Brisbane are committed to Inclusive Education and strategic renewal principles and practices that assist students with particular support needs within a whole school curriculum.
The principles of Inclusive Education provide the flexibility to respond to the particular needs of students as required at any given time through a range of effective educational programs based upon:
- The diverse needs of students.
- The centrality of the classroom teacher as the co-ordinator of students’ teaching and learning needs.
- A knowledge of teaching and learning principles and practices that enable students to access the curriculum.
- Authentic consultation with teachers, students, parents and relevant others about the impact of the student’s ability to access the curriculum.
- An understanding of the organisational structures and processes required to engage students in learning.
St Peter Claver has an Inclusive Education team that includes a Head of Inclusive Education, Learning Support Teachers, and Guidance Counsellors. Each professional has key partnership and case management responsibilities. Their roles determine support for teachers, parents, consultants and other professionals by fostering a culture that enhances educational outcomes for all students.
Effective educational programs and services currently in place include:
- Transition programs for all new students and school leavers.
- Literacy and Numeracy classes across all year levels.
- A school-based Speech Pathologist.
- Literacy Intervention programs.
- Advisory Visiting Teachers from BCE.
- A mentoring program for students in senior school.
- Work placement programs for students exiting the campus.
- School Officers deployed to assist in the classroom.
- Ongoing professional development for all staff.
- Assessment for Speech Language and Intellectual Analysis.
- Profiling of students who require support.
- Counselling.
- Career advice and support.
- School-Based Apprenticeships.
- Assessment and reporting for students with disabilities.
