Black Rock Primary School believes that students with disabilities and impairments should be given the opportunity to be educated in a mainstream school environment where, along with their peers, they can maximise their social and educational development.

Guidelines

1.              Students involved in the Program for Students with Disabilities and Impairments would be eligible for enrolment in a specialised educational setting.

2.              When an enrolment inquiry regarding Students with Disabilities and Impairments is made, parents will be asked to fill in an Educational Needs Questionnaire and a Program Support Group will be formed as per D.O.E. guidelines.

3.              The student's admission may need to be delayed until adequate resources ensure that the school is able to meet the special requirements of the student.

4.              Grade placements will be based on each child's particular needs.

5.              All staff will be encouraged to attend in-services to enable them to provide for students with disabilities and impairments. Staff, including Integration Aides, working directly with these students will receive specific support and advice from relevant sources.

6.              All major decisions regarding these students will be made by the ongoing Program Support Groups, which will meet regularly.