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Join our workshop focused on the recent Accountability Issues related to the Disability Discrimination Act and the introduction of electronic student performance reports. Learn how the upcoming regulations will impact Year 5 students' achievement benchmarks in literacy and numeracy. We will discuss the significance of the Disability Discrimination Act, strategies for inclusive education, and case studies on discrimination in schools. Explore the benefits of electronic reports for effective performance analysis and communication between educators and parents.
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CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOLS WORKSHOPMonday 12 Sept 2005 Accountability Issues Disability Discrimination Act Using Electronic Reports
Accountability Issues • Schools Assistance Regulations 2005 are about to take effect • All students in Yr 5 will achieve national benchmarks for reading, writing, spelling and numeracy (Results not reasons…..) • Student Reports – achievement and progress measured against peer group; at least quartile bands (i.e. top 25% etc); achievement labelled A,B,C,D,E (or equiv.)
Accountability Issues (cont.) • Twice yearly written report followed by P/T discussion – i.e. can’t give on last day or post • Sample reports will be available through Dept • Common national tests in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy (the form of these and impact on state tests is yet to be finalised) • Yr 9 Literacy Testing to commence 2007
Disability Discrimination Act • DDA is beneficial legislation which requires the provider to experience some hardship • Broad definition of disability includes: Physical and sensory, intellectual, mental illness and other (includes ADHD). Can be past, present or future. • Student with disability able to seek admission/enrolment on the same basis as student without disability • Activities flexible to allow student to participate
Disability Discrimination Act (cont.) • Curriculum designed so that students with a disability are able to participate on same basis as students without disabilities • Strategies in place to prevent harassment or victimisation of a student with disability • An adjustment to allow participation is reasonable if it balances interests of all parties affected – may be necessary to seek professional expertise • Disability Standards for Education 2005 (and Guidance Notes) now available
Key Decided Cases • Finney Case – Direct discrimination (refusal to enrol, Hills Grammar) • Purvis (Hoggan) Case – Direct discrimination – Exclusion from school (related to behaviour of student) • Clarke Case – Indirect discrimination (school offered model of support not supported by parents or child i.e. no use of hearing device)
Using Electronic Reports • Scott may be able to place 2005 BST data on server so everyone can access • Camera icon allows tables and graphs to be inserted into Word and ppt docs • Comparison groups can be created for analysis e.g. CBHSL against local schools or other CB schools