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1. Disability Inclusion: Vision for Inclusive Education

2. Acknowledgement of Country I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Artwork by students from Barwon Valley Special School - Zackery Kenyon, Xavier Thomas, Chester McKenzie and Connor Brooks

3. About this information deck Contents Inclusion in Victorian government schools Inclusive education in the Department SHARE principles of inclusion What inclusion can look like at schools Why inclusion is important Disability Inclusion Reform aims Key components of the reform System initiatives supporting implementation Inclusive education in practice This deck can be used by Regional teams Central teams School leaders for staff To engage and inform School, corporate DET staff and community audiences About Disability Inclusion Delivering inclusive education for all students Highlighting the importance of inclusive education Embedding Disability Inclusion within the Department’s broader approach to inclusion Feel free to use or adapt all or parts of this deck to fit the purpose and audience. This may include copying some or all of this deck into another set of slides for various topics.

4. Inclusion in Victorian government schools

5. Inclusive Education in the Department Inclusion underpins all elements within FISO 2.0. All students are valued and supported to fully participate, learn, develop and succeed within a safe and inclusive school culture. More information here . Legal obligations There are a range of legal obligations in Australia including: Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Disability Standards for Education 2005 eLearning available here Inclusive education means all students, including students with disability, have access to a quality education at their school of choice. Within a inclusive education system, Victoria’s specialist schools play an important role in responding to the needs of some students with disability.

6. SHARE principles for inclusive education Student Centred Human Rights focused Acknowledges strengths Inclusive education involves students, in collaboration with their peers and/or carers, in decision-making processes as respected partners in education. Inclusive education is supported by and is the realisation of a human rights based approach to education. International human rights principles and Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 provide a framework for every Victorian to be treated with dignity and respect and to enjoy their human rights without discrimination. Inclusive education recognises that each child and young person is unique. It focuses on a strengths-based, personalised approach to education that celebrates and welcomes difference to maximize learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes. Respects Legal obligations Evidence Based Inclusive education enables schools to uphold legal obligations to make reasonable adjustments for all students with disability. Reasonable adjustments assist all students to participate in education on the same basis as their peers without a disability. Inclusive education uses contemporary evidence-based practices known to be effective in responding to individual student needs and improving student outcomes. S H A R E The following principles provide guidance for all members of the school community on the main features of inclusive education. See this link for more information.

7. Capacity Building and Upskilling School staff are able, and are encouraged, to engage with professional learning to build capabilities in inclusive practices. The Inclusion Outreach Coaching initiative shares specialist school expertise across all schools. What inclusion can look like in schools Planning and Monitoring An inclusive school should aim to understand the strengths, challenges and needs of students on an ongoing basis. This can be understood through IEPs, SSGs, data and ongoing monitoring. Enrolment All families are welcomed to enrol in the school of their choice within their designated neighbourhood zone. For some students with disability, specialist schools play an important role in meeting their needs. Student Voice and Agency Students have voice and agency present in all aspects of learning. This can include systemic gathering of student voice through student forums, Student Representative Council meetings and incorporating student voice in IEPs, SSGs and more. See these links to Amplify and Inclusive Student Voice Toolkit Reasonable Adjustments An adjustment is a measure or action taken to assist students to participate in education and training on the same basis as their peers without a disability. Schools should think about how adjustments align with the NCCD. See this link for Disability Inclusion and NCCD Fact Sheet Diversity and Equity Creating environments where all children and young people feel welcome, such as through t he school taking actions to be culturally safe. Please see the up-to-date policy template here .

8. Broader impacts of inclusive education “Inclusive education is not only about ensuring quality education while learners are at school. It is a prerequisite for social inclusion in further and higher education, employment, and life in the community 1 ” 1 Kefallinou, A., Symeonidou , S., & Meijer, C. J. (2020). Understanding the value of inclusive education and its implementation: A review of the literature.  Prospects ,  49 (3), 135-152. 2 European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education (2018). Evidence of the link between inclusive education and social inclusion: A review of the literature (S. Symeonidou , Ed.). Odense, Denmark. 3 Molina Roldán , S., Marauri , J., Aubert, A., & Flecha , R. (2021). How inclusive interactive learning environments benefit students without special needs.  Frontiers in Psychology , 12 .

9. Why is inclusion important? Students Parents and carers Students feel welcome, supported, and valued Facilitates student voice, agency and leadership Improves achievement, participation and wellbeing outcomes for all students , including those without disability Fosters lifelong positive attitudes towards diversity Supports students to perceive cultural connection positively Empowers parent/carer voice and collaboration Opens communication about student strengths and support needs, and fosters positive conversations about student learning Reinforces that cultural connection is a strength School Builds a diverse, positive and welcoming community that values difference and diversity Fosters the belief that every child can learn given the right supports Builds capability through knowledge, confidence and competency to teach all students Learns from the lived experience of others to refine inclusive practices Inclusion at school is important for me so I can achieve my goals! Inclusion is great because we all get to share our different perspectives! Inclusion is important because I want to have my voice heard in the school community. Inclusion is important to us because we want to have a welcoming, diverse and knowledgeable community. Inclusive education means that all members of every school community are valued and supported to fully participate, learn, develop and succeed within an inclusive school culture.

10. Disability Inclusion

11. Disability Inclusion The Disability Inclusion reform is part of the government’s approach to inclusive education. It will help make sure children and young people with disability are welcomed and engaged so that they can participate and achieve their full potential at school and in life. Every child deserves to achieve success in school and in life. Great schools improve outcomes for every student, in every classroom, for every community. Disability Inclusion aims to make inclusive education part of everyday practice in all schools and classrooms and improve the achievement, participation and wellbeing outcomes for students with disability. Making our schools more inclusive means recognising the strengths and responding to the needs of every student who enters the school gate. Disability Inclusion Disability Inclusion video See link for video

12. Focus on inclusive practice at whole-of-school and in-class level Disability Inclusion – building and promoting inclusion Key components of Disability Inclusion: Principles for Disability Inclusion Principle 1 Principle 2 Value specialist expertise Principle 3 Principle 4 Set a strong inclusive school culture through strong leadership Collaborate and engage parents

13. Schools will have access to a package of complementary, multi-disciplinary activities to support our workforces to build capability in inclusive education. Investment in building skills and knowledge in inclusive education System-wide capability building to education workforces to support students with neurodevelopmental differences, including autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia through c oaching, multi-disciplinary support and development and delivery of evidence-based guidance, resources and tools. Diverse Learners Hub Continuation of existing courses and introduction of new eLearning modules over four years. Evidence-based content on new topics, including modules with a focus on learning difficulties and behaviour. Inclusive Education Professional Learning (IEPL) 81 additional Inclusion Outreach Coach roles (learning  specialists) to provide outreach and expertise from specialist schools to mainstream schools. Inclusion Outreach Coaches will provide coaching, collaboration, professional learning and support to educators. Inclusion Outreach Coaching Additional 75 supported Master of Inclusive Education places per year for classroom teachers. Introduce a new Graduate Certificate in learning difficulties and provide 75 Graduate Certificate places per year to learning s pecialists and leading teachers . Master of Inclusive Education & Graduate Certificate programs P artner with community organisations to develop practical strengths-based resources that promote a shared understanding about inclusion and its benefits for the school and wider community. Strengthening Inclusive School Communities System initiatives

14. Disability Inclusion – Inclusive education in practice Good practice includes capability building, inclusive engagement with student voice, implementation of Tier 2 funding, strength-based Disability Inclusion Profiles for students and much more. Schools implementing Disability Inclusion have shared their insights in stories and videos on the  Disability Inclusion – Inclusive education in practice  page.