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 coordinator 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 Coordinator, 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.
